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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by sunsewa16: 8:35am On Aug 23, 2016 |
that bill need to be examined strigently because I don't trust those motherf**kers,before our case will turn to from frying pan to fire. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by HirstMOG(m): 8:43am On Aug 23, 2016 |
so they have finally agreed to bury the country......rest in peace Naija. 1 Like 
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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Obiwiz(m): 8:43am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Suprnov3r:
No emergency powers for the dullard. Let him use the power already afforded by the constitution. He wants to use economic blackmail to make himself a dictator as usual.
Ur head dey there. Ur brain dey work wella. Ur teeth complete. Seven kpoko for you jare. D rest people here just dey yarn gibberish; i wonder why nigerians no get discerning ability. 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by comos: 8:43am On Aug 23, 2016 |
did Jonathan use emergency bill to take the Nigerian Economy to No. 1 position in Africa
Buhari is seeking more power in disguise to become a dictator
Nigerian should reject this bill. 2 Likes |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by zeedof(m): 8:53am On Aug 23, 2016 |
I wan relocate go heaven, any sure agent please... I swear... life don tired me. This people just dey play us like table tennis |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Nobody: 8:56am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Suprnov3r:
No emergency powers for the dullard. Let him use the power already afforded by the constitution. He wants to use economic blackmail to make himself a dictator as usual.
u will still b the one wailing out of hunger 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by demarc001: 8:56am On Aug 23, 2016 |
AbuMaryam1:
My presidor I feel you, but the children of hate will never let this happen, enemies of progress are not happy with you. Did you make any meaningful contribution to the topic at hand? NO! Anyway, common sense is not common! 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by DAramis: 8:57am On Aug 23, 2016 |
This country is really getting messed up as the day goes by |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by ANBAKO: 9:00am On Aug 23, 2016 |
davibid:
Weeping for my country
 It is clear you did not read this post before commenting!!! You just see power and off you go......!!!! 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by defash8: 9:02am On Aug 23, 2016 |
I wish we have a President who is in tune with 21st Century, they could suggest many economy ideas but does Buhari understand them. Is he ready to listen & implement? The problem is not that we cannot solve the economy issues facing our country but the refusal of Buhari to listen to sound opinion has been the challenge. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by fendorf(m): 9:04am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Way to go |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by nonjebose(m): 9:06am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Rrankdonga:
The thread before this one was denying that the presidency was seeking an emergency solution, what is this one about again?
The FG should seek emergency solution to it's communication issues first. Thank you jare. The write up says the emergency power for stimulating the economy originates from the Vice President's office, and has not been presented to the President's team. Lack of communication or proper streamlining of information in the presidency is a problem. 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by MadamExcellency: 9:07am On Aug 23, 2016 |
What a pity and the most stupid support against constitutional democracy.
Say No to constitutional dictatorship.
The presidency has even denied this Lagos - Ibadan molue rumour. It won't work. Separation of powers is a constitutional mandate hence the bill is dead on arrival. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Dajugba: 9:14am On Aug 23, 2016 |
He doesn't need emergency power bill to sustain the economy, what he need as de president is to pass new bills that will bail out the nation from economic recession. And if it's a good one, then the nation will definatly follow suit. Nigerian politics has not mature, giving power to Apc, when all they can do for the past 15months is blaming game on political opponent (PDP). using state security to embarrass opponents, and you want to grant them power bill. Mean while we were told! This is what you get from a man and his ministers who were not trained to function in what position the are running as ministers. If this present govt will have to succeed at any of is economic plans, he has to let go some of his ministers in is administration, they are not creative in solving problems! rather they are running the economy with politics, and that was their first step of doom recession the nation is experiencing. God bless Nigerians! Drop my pen. 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by 989900: 9:14am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Sensible adults, who conduct business, already know this is one of the best thing that this admin has ever thought of, though coming late.
For example, is it not crazy when it takes 6 weeks to advertise tenders some 20 years ago, and it still takes 6 weeks to do same in 2016 with various online platforms available?
When a man can name his dog whatever in Abeokuta, and Nigerians in Cambodia, Mexico, Australia, UAE, USA, UK, Spain Canada, Kenya, Kano, Aba, Ekiti, and everwhere can know of it in few hours?
You want lightning progress like the west, but have archaic laws stuckfxckeupuras.s?
Some of the amendments might not actually be granted as presented/requested, they can be modified with intelligent checks and balances, but man, we need to get to work . . . 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Omonigeriarere: 9:15am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Suprnov3r:
No emergency powers for the dullard. Let him use the power already afforded by the constitution. He wants to use economic blackmail to make himself a dictator as usual.
As if you understand what the subject of discussion is all about.
Otondo! 2 Likes 1 Share 
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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by 989900: 9:23am On Aug 23, 2016 |
kahal29:
So happy that the Lagos chamber of commerce, MAN, Rewane and others who are in the know are all in support of this bill. This is pure Keynesian Economics at play and like i submitted yst.. .. .
This is the best economic way to go in this present situation we ve found ourselves. ... .. .. SPEND YOUR WAY OUT OF RECESSION cos their is little or nothing monetary policy by extension the CBN can do for us now . Take for instance, the present inflationary threat we are experiencing is not a monetary phenomenon (ie what we call demand pull inflation in economics) and so their is little or nothing monetary policy by extension the CBN can do to ensure price stability. This is because the current inflation is cost push in nature, fueled by external shocks (fall in oil prices) which is as a result of the import dependent nature of our economy and the scarcity of foreign exchange to meet our huge import demand Thus, we need to reverse the trend through fiscal policy stimulus {Keynesian Economics} which involves massive government expenditure and interventions in the critical sectors of the economy so as to stimulate Aggregate Demand and Lubricate the economy. Hence every bureaucratic bottleneck should be removed. On the money, this should have been on the table like 365 days ago!!! |
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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Pacientdokk: 9:28am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Femich18:
Really? Your hatred for this man is first class... Anyway your idea doesn't count every good Nigerians pray and wishes better days for this country but we need to remember this say" absolute power corrupt absolutely". This connote that in future this power can wheels who ever that possessed it to derail b4 he even realise himself. So, checks and balance propounded by scholar A.V.Diecy I think is necessary. But 4 now lets wait and see the real details of this intended bill. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by yahmohy27: 9:28am On Aug 23, 2016 |
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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Femich18(m): 9:37am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Pacientdokk:
every good Nigerians pray and wishes better days for this country but we need to remember this say" absolute power corrupt absolutely". This connote that in future this power can wheels who ever that possessed it to derail b4 he even realise himself. So, checks and balance propounded by scholar A.V.Diecy I think is necessary. But 4 now lets wait and see the real details of this intended bill. Yea...we should just hold on and see how things unveil itself and I know it ll be for the good of all |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by DonCortino: 9:38am On Aug 23, 2016 |
Emergency powers to islamise nigeria one time!
Make we dey see. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by charlesucheh(m): 10:12am On Aug 23, 2016 |
kahal29:
The business community, yesterday, threw its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s proposal to assume emergency powers to revamp the nation’s ailing economy.
But the political class was largely opposed to the proposal as most senators, whose opinions were sought, said the bill on the proposal was already dead on arrival, saying the bill, if allowed to sail through, would sound the death knell for the legislature in the country.
Members of the House of Representatives, however, expressed mixed feelings about the proposal.
The proposal, according to sources, are being packaged by the administration’s economic team under the leadership of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
The bill, when finally packaged, is to be entitled, “Emergency Economy Stabilization Bill 2016” and is being proposed to help stimulate the economy.
Consideration of the proposal in the National Assembly, Vanguard learned, would be seriously interrogated by lawmakers, some of who lamented, yesterday, that even without emergency power, the President had started to act as a dictator, trampling on the power of the legislature.
One of the senators, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “These are some of the bills we have looked at and bringing these new ones to us to amend would amount to dictatorship.
“The President is already dealing with us with the laws he has, he will kill the National Assembly if we further add what he calls emergency powers to run the economy.“
Another senator, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted that some of the powers sought by the President had already been addressed by the Senate, including the procurement laws.
We’ll Respond When the Bill is Represented —Senators, Reps
Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe, PDP, Abia South and Peter Nwaoboshi, PDP, Delta North, easily among the leading opponents of the President in the Senate, however, preferred to wait for the arrival of the bill before making their comments, even as they said it was within the purview of the President to make his proposals for addressing whatever situation the economy was confronted with.
“I don’t see anything wrong in President Muhammadu Buhari trying to bring any new law; it is his prerogative. Until I see the law, that is when we can talk about it. Anything that will push the country out of the present economic woes, the National Assembly will support,” Abaribe said.
Nkem Uzom-Abonta of the House of Representatives also spoke in the same vein. Senators Mao Ohuabunwa, PDP, Abia North and Senator Sunday Ogbuoji, PDP, Ebonyi Central also feigned ignorance of the intention of the bill and as such, promised to respond when the bill is represented.
It’ s a Welcome Development —LCCI
The scepticism of the lawmakers was matched with the ringing endorsement of the proposals by the business community as articulated by Mr. Mudal Yusuf, Director-General, Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, LCCI.
He said: “The sense of urgency demonstrated by President Buhari on the need to fix the economy should be acknowledged. It is a welcome development. Although the details of the Economic Stabilization Act are yet to be released, a few indications of the government’s thinking have been reported.
“In my view, some of the issues can be dealt with within the authorities of the executive; while others need legislative actions. I agree with the proposal to fast track the procurement process in order to quickly activate the stimulus spending by government. This should, however, be done without compromising the integrity of the procurement process.”
MAN Hails FG
The LCCI was also backed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, which said it was also in full support of the proposals.
Reacting, Dr. Frank Udemba Jacobs, President of MAN, said: “It’s a step in the right direction. Something drastic has to be done by the government to rescue the economy from total collapse. “
Proposals Not Yet Passed to Buhari —Presidency
Meanwhile, the Federal Government, last night, said the proposals remained, at best, tentative proposals which had neither been passed on to the President nor to the Federal Executive Council.
Spokesman for the Vice-President, Mr. Laolu Akande, in an email response to Vanguard said: “The Economic Management Team has, indeed, been considering several policy options and measures to urgently reform and revitalize the economy.
“Some of these measures may well require legislative amendments and presidential orders that will enable the executive arm of government move quickly in implementing the economic reform plans.
“As far as I know, this has not been passed on to the President, the Federal Executive Council or the Legislative arm of government. So at this point, there are no further details to share.”
Why Buhari Needs Emergency Powers —Rewane
Also speaking, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, said the proposals would help to move the economy out of recession.
He said: “He needs to do those things, there is need to move rapidly as nothing has been happening. Everything has been slow. He needs intensity and speed. He has to do a lot, and he has to do a lot in a hurry.
“Then we would begin to see the result, but he took a long time. There is need to do it now. There is a sense of urgency now, and there is a sense of honesty.”
Rewane, however, said the President should first declare a state of emergency.
Falana, Etiaba react
Meanwhile, Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, said:
“Most of the issues raised in the economic Emergency Power Bill by President Buhari relate to existing law. If you take the UBE law, for instance, it is an Act of the National Assembly which requires state government to contribute counterpart funding before accessing the fund.
“The state governments, many of them, have more than N54 billion that cannot be accessed. I think what the government is trying to do is to eradicate illiteracy and remove our children who are on the streets without education by allowing the state governments have access to the funds.
“I would have preferred having regard to the criminal diversions of the ecological funds by some states and a lot of intervention funds by some state governments, it should have been better for the UBE to disburse the fund.
“Clearly, the President needs the law to tackle the crisis of underdevelopment in the country. I thought the type of amendment we should be thinking of is not the one that will empower contractors but the one that would allow the government to engage in direct labour.
‘’We have the best of engineers in the ministry and since the country is broke, why are you giving out contracts to fix roads that civil servants can fix?
“I have studied the economic emergency powers bill and as far as I am concerned, it is far reaching enough. We don’t need a bill, but we have so many wastages in government which we need to curb to save funds.
Reacting to the development, Emeka Etiaba SAN, said: “I think where we are today in our political history, we cannot afford such blanket approval of such emergency power by the President. That will also make a mess of the checks and balances as enunciated by the constitution in art of government.
“Knowing that we are still young in our democracy, I don’t think we are ripe for the National Assembly to grant such powers or blanket approval to the President.’’
President Can Declare Emergency on Economy, but… —Labour
Reacting, General Secretary of Ayuba Wabba-led faction of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, said: “We know that there is need to revamp the economy, but whatever steps needed to be taken should be taken.
“I do not know what constitutes emergency powers. Within the existing laws of the land, Mr President should formulate policies to revamp the economy.
“Yes, he can declare emergency as far as it does not require any extral-judicial or extra-legal powers, it is alright.”
Similarly, factional President of NLC, Mr. Joe Ajaero, said: “I am among the few Nigerians that are still waiting for the economic blueprint of Mr President. When that economic blueprint is made public or introduced, definitely there will be element of emergencies, given the economic recession that we are going through .
“I do not know if the President has lost the powers to initiate economic policies. If he has not and he comes out with economic policies that will deliver us from this recession, I believe everyone of us will buy into it to make sure that the country is redeemed.”
“But if there are other elements or demands that are contained in these emergency powers, we can only comment when we have a full disclosure on what he meant by emergency powers.”
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/emergency-powers-bill-lcci-man-nlc-others-back-buharis-proposals/ to that ETIABA! Is it until the DEMOCRACY starts walking with a walking stick that you'll know that it's OLD  ? 
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| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by MamaletASO: 10:13am On Aug 23, 2016 |
It unfortunate that most of you on Nairaland are just secondary school leaver or maybe majority of you
are still in the tertiary institution..
Some of you dont know whats right..
Anyways.. "THE PRESIDENT HAS PROPOSED AN EMERGENCY POWER BILL".
its a good development..
IT HAS ALOT OF BENEFIT If the gluttons and niccompu in the National Assembly will let it be..
Because the proposal WOULD HELP TO MOVE THE ECONOMY OUT OF RECESSION..
Lets put sentiment apart..Lets be sincere for once in this country..
The PRESIDENT needs to do those things. The President needs to move at d speed of light and He is willing to... The redundant element in NASS should let the President do the thing becos he has a lot to do.. The NASS is just a body there that slows all things down and No single benefit to the country..
Pls Nigerian Youths read well before you comment on anything..
Thank you
God bless Naija 1 Like |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by princy80(m): 10:26am On Aug 23, 2016 |
human beings don't learn. this is why study history. this man will not fulfil promises. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by excel101(m): 10:40am On Aug 23, 2016 |
AbuMaryam1:
My presidor I feel you, but the children of hate will never let this happen, enemies of progress are not happy with you. I'm not sure if you enlightened @ this level. Tell us your reasons why u support the presido in his Emergency Power Bill. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by excel101(m): 10:45am On Aug 23, 2016 |
MamaletASO:
It unfortunate that most of you on Nairaland are just secondary school leaver or maybe majority of you
are still in the tertiary institution..
Some of you dont know whats right..
Anyways.. "THE PRESIDENT HAS PROPOSED AN EMERGENCY POWER BILL".
its a good development..
IT HAS ALOT OF BENEFIT If the gluttons and niccompu in the National Assembly will let it be..
Because the proposal WOULD HELP TO MOVE THE ECONOMY OUT OF RECESSION..
Lets put sentiment apart..Lets be sincere for once in this country..
The PRESIDENT needs to do those things. The President needs to move at d speed of light and He is willing to... The redundant element in NASS should let the President do the thing becos he has a lot to do.. The NASS is just a body there that slows all things down and No single benefit to the country..
Pls Nigerian Youths read well before you comment on anything..
Thank you
God bless Naija
Mr know all, maybe you're not aware of PMB's has not been able to fulfil 85% of his campaign promises. So all you're we should foolishly believe this latest one? |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Themandator: 12:15pm On Aug 23, 2016 |
Emergency powers? No. Most likely to be abused and used to confiscate people's companies with allegations of sabotaging the nation's bla bla.
Anything without specifics should not be entertained |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by Themandator: 12:21pm On Aug 23, 2016 |
MamaletASO:
It unfortunate that most of you on Nairaland are just secondary school leaver or maybe majority of you
are still in the tertiary institution..
Some of you dont know whats right..
Anyways.. "THE PRESIDENT HAS PROPOSED AN EMERGENCY POWER BILL".
its a good development..
IT HAS ALOT OF BENEFIT If the gluttons and niccompu in the National Assembly will let it be..
Because the proposal WOULD HELP TO MOVE THE ECONOMY OUT OF RECESSION..
Lets put sentiment apart..Lets be sincere for once in this country..
The PRESIDENT needs to do those things. The President needs to move at d speed of light and He is willing to... The redundant element in NASS should let the President do the thing becos he has a lot to do.. The NASS is just a body there that slows all things down and No single benefit to the country..
Pls Nigerian Youths read well before you comment on anything..
Thank you
God bless Naija
Why do you support the approval.. it is not a thread for bashing the nass.... Is it the lack of emergency powers that is responsible for lack of articulate economic policy, what are they doing now that the power will jerk to life? Everybody wants the country's growth and development including the nass members you are insulting. |
| Re: Emergency Powers Bill: LCCI, MAN, NLC, Others Back Buhari’s Proposals by rlauncher(m): 12:31pm On Aug 23, 2016 |
Fro m all I've read and heard about the proposed bill, it is clearly evident that the people who are wishing and praying for the PMB administration to fail are the same people opposing it.
Please tell me. How could a group of people who have been criticizing the President, in their own opinion , for being too slow now opposing the proposed move by the same government to speed up things.
For instance, they want to reduce the time for the ministries to advertise government contract from six (6) weeks to just one(1) week so that things can speed up considering we are in recession and government needs to act fast to save the economy.
Also, the proposed bill is to last for only one year. How is that going to institute tyranny.
FG should be wary of the kind of advice it listens to as many people who pretend to love this country are at the same time praying for the government to fail. |
