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Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Beaf: 7:22pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
[size=14pt]Nigerian leader to keep power portfolio for now[/size] Tue Apr 6, 2010 7:04pm BST ABUJA, April 6 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan will take charge of the power ministry and not appoint a minister for now, a spokesman said on Tuesday. "The purpose (of the decision) is to achieve the set targets in the power sector by the administration," said presidency spokesman Ima Niboro. (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Randy Fabi; Editing by Keiron Henderson) http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE6351XX20100406 |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Beaf: 8:15pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
He will give us electricity 24/7. We will vote for him 2011? |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Nobody: 8:19pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
yeah, just like obj did wonders as oil minister |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by netotse(m): 9:04pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
oyb:difference is, with oil, there's a net inflow of funds, dude doesn't have anything to gain by keeping the portfolio to himself, his not appointing a minister means he was unable to find one that he trusted. . .SMH |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by DisGuy: 9:34pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
more like his people are into generator and fake cable importation |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by sjeezy8: 9:43pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
good if power doesnt get better its solely on him. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by DisGuy: 9:47pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
sjeezy8: nah it will be on the northerners |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by ziga: 9:49pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
Dis Guy: Hehehe. LOL. Or the Muslims. U know how we do in Naija. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Nobody: 9:51pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
Aswerigad, if Joe Boy can pull this off then he is line for the presidency come 2015 |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by OAM4J: 9:53pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
I thought Arc. Nuhu Somo Wya is in charge of power ministry. or is he the minister of state for power? |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by deor03(m): 9:56pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
Beaf: I will ! |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by doyin13(m): 10:37pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
LOL. . . i think this is a shrewd political move. I suspect he has surveyed what's on ground and realised many of the power projects will soon come on stream. Well. . .let him just bring everything to fruition. We have lived in darkness for long enough. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Nobody: 10:38pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
Uncle jonathan is to retain the post for himself.typical africa leader |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by sjeezy8: 12:13am On Apr 07, 2010 |
Dis Guy: ziga: lol |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Beaf: 7:44am On Apr 07, 2010 |
~Bluetooth: What do you mean? Is this simply opposition for oppositions sake? |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by rebranded(m): 11:58am On Apr 07, 2010 |
Watch 6months from now Nigeria will have steady power! |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by marvix(m): 12:09pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Good Move Jonathan, but wont that be overloading the Vice President, because he is d vice president, the acting president now the power minister or will we pay him 3 salaries for each office he is adminestering |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by MPEROR: 1:24pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
I think he will supply electricity 24/7 in about 6 to 7 months. After that we can all vote for him |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by otukpo(f): 1:27pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Jonathan is better with the Power Ministry unlike OBJ that took Petroleum Ministry where he will steal all the money. i think Jonathan took Power Ministry so that he can properly supervise the ministry to ensure electricity improves. Lets just wait and see how things unfold. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Nobody: 1:33pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
am watching |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Fhemmmy: 1:37pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Ummmmmmmm, this guy is really trying to get people's attention, while other leaders have kept the oil sector, this guy is keeping the power and hope he will actually delivers and not spend billions of $$ with noting to show for it oh. But he seems to be getting ready to do something, so we are watching |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by fashrola(m): 1:49pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Guys for d past two weeks, power supply has improved here in Uyo, as i'm writing dis there is light, everything frozen, my lappy battery na full strength, i think Johnathan has a lot to offer Nigerians, lets just keep watching |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by nduchucks: 1:53pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
It is rather arrogant of GJ to keep the power portfolio to himself as if he does not have enough to do as acting president. If he could not find a competent Nigerian for the post, then he himself and his search team are incompetent. The Americans have pledged their support for immediate assistance in the power sector, GJ needs to allow a minister to handle the executive authorities in that ministry and GJ should focus on getting all the international help we've been promised. This seems like an attempt to score cheap political points - this is irresponsible! |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by legba1(m): 2:23pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Me think joe is just showing to us all that he is taking on the power monster head long.far from ur insinuations.so far so good,even in my area power supply has improve drastically.i think its worth the effort if by so doing we'd be guarranteed steady supply.Go joe! |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Fhemmmy: 2:46pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
I just wanna see result and hope he will be able to deliver |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Beaf: 2:58pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
ndu_chucks: Come on! You're only saying this because you are a big shot and the cost of fuel for your generator doesn't bother you. Think of all the little guy's who must depend on PHCN for survival; in such peoples eyes, what Jonathan has done is nothing short of commendable. This is the same sector that others have tried and failed to bring success to; from IBB to the 16billion in Obj's time, still no dice! Yet Jonathan is brave enough to take the leper into his hands and breath life. The power sector has always been very close to Jonathans heart. Lets not forget that he was the first (and only) government official to ever apologise for the failure to meet the 600MW baseline Yar'Adua's govt set for power supply. Lets wish Joe all luck and success in delivering electricity to Nigerians. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by kufreabasi(m): 3:05pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
This will be a dream comes true. You are no more Acting President rather a tentative President. More grease to your elbow. Move on, God is your strength.I will support you |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Fhemmmy: 3:07pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Beaf: Wish him the best |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by nairaner(m): 3:26pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
ndu_chucks: Its a very know fact (by local and international bodies) that Nigeria has the capacity to produce and maintain stable power nationally in matter of just months. But why this is unachievable remains a mystery to some. Just to remind you we are in a country where when one with good and honest intentions is appointed as minister, he is forced to dance to the music of those "cabals" who worked to get him appointed(note appointment is rarely by merit). Most often times, he is instructed to frustrate certain projects that the govt embarks upon just for their personal gains. On failure of such a minister to cooperate, he is threatened with been removed from office. This is what has been thriving with successive ministers especially in the power sector and its no secret but an open secret. Now jonathan in all seriousness and aware of this has decided to see to things take a full swing in the right direction. Yes, ppl say he may be trying to impress Nigerians to get their votes whenever, but common ppl have to say something/complain. Rightly, in a democracy, the only way a politician can gain votes is to deliver not corner votes by rigging. So he is in the right. I think we should all be commending him. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by Fhemmmy: 3:28pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Ummm |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by rebranded(m): 3:35pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
one of the reasons is cause we dont have enough gas. Niger delta militants have been blowing up gas pipe lines, however im still possible GJ will turn things around in that sector. |
Re: Jonathan To Keep Power Portfolio For Now by spoilt(f): 3:35pm On Apr 07, 2010 |
Why didnt he think of lady Dora? If she could fix the messed up NAFDAC she can fix NEPA. She will do good somewhere she will actually be working and not reduced to playing rubbish politics with the boys. |
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