Adminisher:


SILLY post.
We finally have a president who knows his job, knows his own mind and has a point of view. Contrast with Dr Clueless who will nod his head and ask.."where do I sign?"

VenusBetty:
tot as gini? do you work there too?

seunmsg:


Yeap

RockMaxi:




Do you understand the gist at all.
A 73 years old president was able to remind a much younger auditor general of the importance and cost of a project that was done 8-10 years ago. Probably the auditor thought he could just muddle up reports and make presentations like the usual norm.

alcmene:
Everything aint just right in this government....

No clear-cut direction

alcmene:
Everything aint just right in this government....

No clear-cut direction

VenusBetty:
which of the Audit Departments?

Abbeyme:
How can Accountant-General of the Federation say some spendings are outside of its accounting scope...

That is irresponsibility...

TonyeBarcanista:
The President should have understood the protocol before arguing with the AGF.

seunmsg:

TonyeBarcanista:

Did the president invite him to table the brief or not?

I don't know if he was invited or not. But the constitution is very clear that all his audit report should go to the National assembly. Beside, the Auditor General does not take direction or orders from anyone.


Section 85 (5) The Auditor-General shall, within ninety days of receipt of the Accountant-General's financial statement, submit his reports under this section to each House of the National Assembly and each House shall cause the reports to be considered by a committee of the House of the National Assembly responsible for public accounts. (6) In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution, the Auditor-General shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other authority.

seunmsg:


I don't know if he was invited or not. But the constitution is very clear that all his audit report should go to the National assembly. Beside, the Auditor General does not take direction or orders from anyone.


Section 85 (5) The Auditor-General shall, within ninety days of receipt of the Accountant-General's financial statement, submit his reports under this section to each House of the National Assembly and each House shall cause the reports to be considered by a committee of the House of the National Assembly responsible for public accounts. (6) In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution, the Auditor-General shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other authority.

Adminisher:
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A president who remembers details of a study done during Obasanjo regime. That is a President that is switched on.
Only Awo, Obj and Yaradua have ever displayed that detailed knowledge and concentration on what happens in government. Abacha and Shagari would have fallen asleep during the briefing. Gowon would have asked too many questionsc directed at the super permanent Secretaries.Murtala Muhammed would have told the man to hurry up with his recommendation he wants to take his decision there and then.

tinsel:
People commenting on what they know is a fake news. Una get too much time.

Adminisher:
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A president who remembers details of a study done during Obasanjo regime. That is a President that is switched on.
Only Awo, Obj and Yaradua have ever displayed that detailed knowledge and concentration on what happens in government. Abacha and Shagari would have fallen asleep during the briefing. Gowon would have asked too many questionsc directed at the super permanent Secretaries.Murtala Muhammed would have told the man to hurry up with his recommendation he wants to take his decision there and then.

TonyeBarcanista:
The President should have understood the protocol before arguing with the AGF.

alcmene:
Everything aint just right in this government....

No clear-cut direction

delvinmaya:
I wish Oga Seun could hurry up with the dislike button. Abi the button don day nairaland way I no know.
Apologies to no-one but if anybody can still support the president after his mistake was highlighted(qho even knows if such an event took place), then for sure we have a long way to go in Nigeria. Am not a lawyer but if such event took place, then not only did the president fall foul of the constitution he vowed to uphold but also he risks being impeached.
And that's why I feel his action should be examined intelligently . Comparing him to GEJ or hailing him is tantamount to saying that we are a lawless society.

alcmene:
Everything aint just right in this government....

No clear-cut direction

mapet:


unfortunately people like you know next to nothing and simply just type silly. what mistake did the president make? pointing out the incompleteness in the presentation made to him? In the corporate world, the Auditor - General's answer would have been deemed the stupidest. You're presenting to your CEO, points out a gap in your presentation, and your only answer is "it is not my job"?

owobokiri:


The government of the worst PHD holder will be by far BETTER than that of haughty secondary school drop out anywhere, anyday... Take away all the empty noise about corruption by this blundering tribalist from Daurra, Jonathan's government was by far more productive economically for this country... How many jobs have been lost since May 29? 5 months and no government yet and you are still there excited about a ubiquitous change? Define muguism for me... Get a grip, sis.

delvinmaya:


While I applaud your need to defend the president, I think you could be civil. Attempting to insult me got you so wrung up you missed adding "you". Fixed that up for you. Now to my statement, I said if such an event took place, so calm down before you burst a nerve. And in response to your query, if the gap in my presentation isn't my purview, why would I then exert myself while the person with the job description sits down looking like a fool. It's plainly not my job.

It's a democracy bro, am entitled to my opinion and as you ain't paying my bills, I suggest you do the needful.

Adminisher:


SILLY post.
We finally have a president who knows his job, knows his own mind and has a point of view. Contrast with Dr Clueless who will nod his head and ask.."where do I sign?"

Mee234:

No!!! We now have a President who doesn't understand a thing yet refuse to have those who can advice him right

Buhari Receives Auditor-General’s Report On Drying Up Of Lake Chad
Channels Television.
Updated October 12, 2015
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President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to offering effective leadership in the fight against insurgency and other environmental issues in the Sahel region.

The President said this while receiving the Auditor-General of the Federation’s report on the drying up the Lake Chad in the Presidential Villa.

Nigeria, alongside Cameroun and Niger had set up the audit committee to find solution to the problem. Having decried the negative impact of the drying lake on Nigeria, he promised to ensure that the recommendations in the report are considered for implementation.

He traced the history of the formation of the Lake Chad Basin and the wisdom of the founding fathers, and urged the National Assembly to domesticate the Lake Chad Basin Water Charter if the problem must be solved.

He promised to ensure equitable water resources management by paying the marching grant of 850 million naira to compliment the 100 million naira from each of the states bordering the Lake Chad.

He, however, queried the Auditor-General for missing out the aspect of the report where the Federal Government spent five million dollars to tackle the environmental problems in the Lake Chad.

The President commended the efforts of the governors of Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa and Plateau states, promising to strengthen the platform to ensure sustainable and equitable water resources management of the Lake Chad Basin.
http://www.channelstv.com/2015/10/12/buhari-receives-auditor-generals-report-on-drying-up-of-lake-chad/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

CACAWA:


Please stop misleading the public. The school of thought that believes interpretation of the constitution should strictly remain in the purview of the judiciary are clearly justified. You only quoted section 85 subsection 5 without quoting (if at all such exists) the part that bars the Auditor General from presenting his report to the President, finance ministry, FAAC or NEC.

For the benefit of doubt, in the course of house-keeping and budgetary planning, the president and finance ministry reserve the right to make due, total and comprehensive consultations to relevant agencies including the judiciary, the bureau of statistics and the Auditor General's office. I specifically mentioned these three organisations for you to appreciate the fact that although they must be independent bodies, the president still has every right to consult them in the course of national planning.

The section of the constitution you quoted only gives credence to the independence of the Auditor General's office in carrying out his job of AUDITING.

No one has breached the constitution and thanks for your observation albeit wrong.

mapet:


Don't worry about me busting a nerve.......I actually enjoying of late, point out ridiculous statements that emanate from NL. Back to the AGF, the classic ancient wisdom "be prepared" comes into play here. That's why it is the responsibility of managers (the AGF in this context) to have consulted his colleagues especially on areas of overlaps, and as much do a dry run of such presentation with colleagues, and not come in front of PMB only to sound ridiculous. Once a manager in position of leadership absolves himself of responsibilities, it's an indicator that he needs to be "absolved" of the job.

Thanks for pointing out that its democrary.....and I agree you're entitled to the way of your reasoning