Ohakim signs MoU on nuclear power generation, mass housing
Tuesday, 20 April 2010 01:17 Horatius Egua

Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo at the weekend in Washington D.C., signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with three American companies for the deployment of nuclear technology for the generation of electricity, mass housing and development of palm produces in the state.
The three foreign partners are John Barnett of Barnett Holding Company, John Fox of Foxcor Incorporates, and Roy Lessy and Robert Horn, both of Patten Boggs Inc. The deployment of the nuclear reactors will be primarily for the energy hot spots across Imo State to solve the critical energy problem, and it is going to be in 1,000, 200, 25, 20 and five megawatts, respectively. Addressing newsmen shortly after the signing ceremony, in Washington DC, Ohakim said he was worried that due to the problem of power manufacturing companies sited in Nigeria were drifting to other countries, noting that the government must do something urgent to halt the trend.

“You will recall that Michelin moved out of Port-Harcourt two years ago to Ghana. Last year, also, Dunlop moved also to Ghana. They manufacture tyres there and bring them back to Nigeria because the difference in cost of production is about 20 percent between Nigeria and Ghana just because of electricity and diesel,” he said.

“One of the things that gladden our heart today is the exploratory of the MoU in deployment of nuclear reactors to quickly generate electricity for our people. It is going to be a challenge and a forward movement for which I want to lead. I want to be in the fore front to lead this march towards positive deployment of all important sectors.


http://www.businessdayonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10237:ohakim-signs-mou-on-nuclear-power-generation-mass-housing-&catid=85:national&Itemid=340

why is Ohakim trying to jeaopardize the lifes of people of imo state with this nuclear power nonsense? He can't even manage the roads in the state and he is trying to do nuclear power. What these people don't seem to think about is where the nuclear waste will be stored.

Even in U.S. it is a big debate about where to store the wastes of the nuclear plant due to the radioactivity. You know how nothing in nigeria is properly monitored, so I can imagine these foreign companies dumping the waste anywhere and destroy generations.

What u are saying makes sense. He should also tell us on how he plans to dispose the waste. I welcome the idea nut safety must be the main concern.

why is Ohakim trying to jeaopardize the lifes of people of imo state with this nuclear power nonsense? He can't even manage the roads in the state and he is trying to do nuclear power. What these people don't seem to think about is where the nuclear waste will be stored.

Even in U.S. it is a big debate about where to store the wastes of the nuclear plant due to the radioactivity. You know how nothing in nigeria is properly monitored, so I can imagine these foreign companies dumping the waste anywhere and destroy generations.

@trueword,
pls stop worrying urself. they said signed and that is the begining and ending of the story.
ohakim is building no nothing.
it is a usual move by all the useless rulers.
they have no vission.
all he is running up and down to do is to secure the necessary funds to complete his five star hotel in south africa before the world cup propare.

Don't worry yourself about how the nuclear waste will be disposed,Gov. Ohakim will not do anything.

Some of these companies do not actually exist or exist as a one-man show. Naija 4 life

the man has no plans for Imo and he is building nothing

Don't mind the loser of a governor, he is just trying to launder his already battered image while ripping the state off at the same time

What is this anti-Ohakim all about?

This man Ohakim is getting worse by the day. Assuming he really wants to bring nuclear power to Imo state, has he considered the dangers posed by nuclear waste? Is he even in a position to negotiate such deals? The man should just shut up. He is sounding more like a 419 dude.

The man did not sign a CONTRACT, He only signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

So you guys should chill and stop getting excersized over nothing.

mikeansy:

The man did not sign a CONTRACT, He only signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

So you guys should chill and stop getting excersized over nothing.

From MOU to contract, I see diversion of state funds to private pocket. Imo Indigene should hold him responsible for any loss of money.

Mbeki:

From MOU to contract, I see diversion of state funds to private pocket. Imo Indigene should hold him responsible for any loss of money.

and what if it turns out the energy plant does get built?

shakara

and what if it turns out the energy plant does get built?
It's possible only if a molue company can transform over night into a "NUCLEAR power company. It's possible cos Nigerians believe in miracles.
A simple search will tell you that these companies are conduits for looting public funds. Why cant he start with geothermal companies like that of Barth Nnaji?

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and what if it turns out the energy plant does get built?
It's possible only if a molue company can transform over night into a "NUCLEAR power company. It's possible cos Nigerians believe in miracles.
A simple search will tell you that these companies are conduits for looting public funds. Why cant he start with geothermal companies like that of Barth Nnaji?

Did the companies say on their website that they are conduit pipes for money laundering?
What research did you do to show the companies don't exist? Google search? and thats enough to know what companies exist and which dont?

Folks just need to open up their minds a little bit and stop being negative over nothing.

Did the companies say on their website that they are conduit pipes for money laundering?
What research did you do to show the companies don't exist? Google search? and thats enough to know what companies exist and which dont?
One of the companies is listed as sellers of distillates. You are speaking on behalf of companies that have no websites and tracking record of producing candles let alone nuclear station. The era of being naive and gullible is gone, cos why cant a power company at least have a searchable profile. It seems u live in paradise, did the companies that helped Alameiye launder funds say that they would help anyone who would like to move money abroad? Maybe the ones Abacha and OBJ used classified their operations as conduits

Folks just need to open up their minds a little bit and stop being negative over nothing. When other were working, we were asked to pray for miracles,now folks who worked are enjoying their fruit of their labour, we are being asked to be positive and hopeful " Those who wait may get their share, but only left overs from hustlers" Chinese proverb. On the contrary you prove that these companies are world class and capable of delivering nuclear power technology to folks in Imo State

Ohakim just lined his pocket.

Nuclear Power Generation my back side.

Ohakim want to score cheap points for 2011 election

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Did the companies say on their website that they are conduit pipes for money laundering?
What research did you do to show the companies don't exist? Google search? and thats enough to know what companies exist and which dont?
One of the companies is listed as sellers of distillates. You are speaking on behalf of companies that have no websites and tracking record of producing candles let alone nuclear station. The era of being naive and gullible is gone, cos why cant a power company at least have a searchable profile. It seems u live in paradise, did the companies that helped Alameiye launder funds say that they would help anyone who would like to move money abroad? Maybe the ones Abacha and OBJ used classified their operations as conduits

Folks just need to open up their minds a little bit and stop being negative over nothing. When other were working, we were asked to pray for miracles,now folks who worked are enjoying their fruit of their labour, we are being asked to be positive and hopeful " Those who wait may get their share, but only left overs from hustlers" Chinese proverb. On the contrary you prove that these companies are world class and capable of delivering nuclear power technology to folks in Imo State

Please let us have proof of the list you are looking at.

A mere google search may give an insight into what is what but is not necessarily conclusive.

If for a example the companies are Nigerian companies what is permissible evidence is records of the company in "Coperate Affairs Commissions" records or the lack of it.

So stop tearing others down over nothing, just produce your evidence.

The boarden of proof is for those of you who say the company does not exist.

Please let us have proof of the list you are looking at.

A mere google search may give an insight into what is what but is not necessarily conclusive.

If for a example the companies are Nigerian companies what is permissible evidence is records of the company in "Coperate Affairs Commissions" records or the lack of it.

So stop tearing others down over nothing, just produce your evidence.

The boarden of proof is for those of you who say the company does not exist.

How low can we get? A governor  signs an MOU with companies that are not into power generation and distribution and u are arguing over it. A simple google search tells you a lot. One of the companies says that it exports products to West African countries, it operates office in an apartment complex. This sounds like a front for Nigerians. the one that seems credible is a law firm- maybe acting on advisorial capacity, but where are the companies that are nuclear power builders?
Not only a google search,  if u run a company  profile search, the results will be ZERO. There is nothing to show for these companies. This sounds like another Pentascope -NITEL
The burden of proof is on you that these companies are capable of handling a nuclear power project and they have done it in the past. It's not tearing folks down, it called due diligence. If you are going to hire someone for a job, shouldnt you consider her work exprience and qualifications?

Anybody who does not view this alleged signing of MOU on deployment of nuclear technology for the generation of electricity, mass housing and development of palm produces in Imo state between the governor Ohakim and three USA partners as high stake con artistry is politically myopic and naïveté. All the three companies listed in the article none seemed credible enough to undertake the construction of a gutter.

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Please let us have proof of the list you are looking at.

A mere google search may give an insight into what is what but is not necessarily conclusive.

If for a example the companies are Nigerian companies what is permissible evidence is records of the company in "Coperate Affairs Commissions" records or the lack of it.

So stop tearing others down over nothing, just produce your evidence.

The boarden of proof is for those of you who say the company does not exist.

How low can we get? A governor  signs an MOU with companies that are not into power generation and distribution and u are arguing over it. A simple google search tells you a lot. One of the companies says that it exports products to West African countries, it operates office in an apartment complex. This sounds like a front for Nigerians. the one that seems credible is a law firm- maybe acting on advisorial capacity, but where are the companies that are nuclear power builders?
Not only a google search,  if u run a company  profile search, the results will be ZERO. There is nothing to show for these companies. This sounds like another Pentascope -NITEL
The burden of proof is on you that these companies are capable of handling a nuclear power project and they have done it in the past. It's not tearing folks down, it called due diligence. If you are going to hire someone for a job, shouldnt you consider her work exprience and qualifications?

Nope the burden of proof is on you who are making the allegation. This stems from the concept of innocent until proven guilty. It was never guilty until proven innocent.

The Imo indigenes are not interested in the technical prowess of companies awarded contract, they just are interested in having the promised energy/electricity delivered.
I don't know that there is any Government anywhere in the world that awards a countract and goes on to lecture its citizens about the Engineering prowess of the company procured to execute the contract.

So if you have gone as far as saying these companies are not legitimate companies then please provide proof or hold your peace.

You can not sit in your little corner and accuse the rest of the world of fraud and ask them to prove their innocence. The world does not work like that. Prove it if you say the company is not legitimate and yes a google search is not conclusive.

Google is a seach engine and not a database of all legitimate companies in the world of which any company that does not appear on google is a fraud.

Nigeria just signed a local content bill and what this means is that more and more companies that are not house hold names will continue to be the direct beneficiaries of contracts like these. They may end up sublating some part of the job if they don't have the expertise. But that ExxonMobil, Shell or General Electric has not won the contract does not mean it is a fraud.

However if you think if you think it is a fraud then provide proof.

mikeansy:

However if you think if you think it is a fraud then provide proof.

Are you from Mali?

presido1:

Are you from Mali?

I am not from Mali, I just think there is no need being negative based on empty prejudices.

Those who built their countries did not do so by being unnecessarily cynical without evidence.

Those who accuse Ohakim of all sorts have no clue about the antecedents of the man, they have never met him and neither have they been to Imo State. They just read in the news and make up their minds.
Yes Ohakim has some dictatorial tendencies, but every effective executive leader will need some element of that characteristic.

Look at what is happening to Fashola, do we say that because their has been news reports about him lately having a case with EFCC then he must be a perpetual thief?

The Governor of Imo State is thinking of an energy plant in Imo, signs an MOU (a document not binding which maybe more than anything shows that there has been an establishment of relationship between Imo and the comapnies in question for a particular purpose.) And people jump into conclusion, it is a fraud. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is simply not how a country works!!!

[size=14pt]This smells to high heavens - we may need stronger measures to deal with these nincompoops. Check out the profile of the 3 companies and let anyone tell me how these are related to nuclear reactors.[/size]

Barnett Holdings - An Exporting Company http://www.exporters.sg/member_profile.asp?co_id=101018

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patton_Boggs
Patton Boggs is a full service law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. It has more than 600 lawyers and professionals in nine locations in the United States and the Middle East. Patton Boggs specializes in litigation, public policy, business, intellectual property, international and trade law with over 200 international clients from over 70 countries. In addition to the firm's Washington, D.C. headquarters, it maintains offices in New York City, Newark, Anchorage, Dallas, Denver, Northern Virginia, Doha, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, UAE.

http://www.manta.com/c/mm5sw1j/foxcor-inc

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trueword:

Ohakim signs MoU on nuclear power generation, mass housing
Tuesday, 20 April 2010 01:17 Horatius Egua

Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo at the weekend in Washington D.C., signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with three American companies for the deployment of nuclear technology for the generation of electricity, mass housing and development of palm produces in the state.
The three foreign partners are John Barnett of Barnett Holding Company, John Fox of Foxcor Incorporates, and Roy Lessy and Robert Horn, both of Patten Boggs Inc. The deployment of the nuclear reactors will be primarily for the energy hot spots across Imo State to solve the critical energy problem, and it is going to be in 1,000, 200, 25, 20 and five megawatts, respectively. Addressing newsmen shortly after the signing ceremony, in Washington DC, Ohakim said he was worried that due to the problem of power manufacturing companies sited in Nigeria were drifting to other countries, noting that the government must do something urgent to halt the trend.

“You will recall that Michelin moved out of Port-Harcourt two years ago to Ghana. Last year, also, Dunlop moved also to Ghana. They manufacture tyres there and bring them back to Nigeria because the difference in cost of production is about 20 percent between Nigeria and Ghana just because of electricity and diesel,” he said.

“One of the things that gladden our heart today is the exploratory of the MoU in deployment of nuclear reactors to quickly generate electricity for our people. It is going to be a challenge and a forward movement for which I want to lead. I want to be in the fore front to lead this march towards positive deployment of all important sectors.


http://www.businessdayonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10237:ohakim-signs-mou-on-nuclear-power-generation-mass-housing-&catid=85:national&Itemid=340

Nope the burden of proof is on you who are making the allegation. This stems from the concept of innocent until proven guilty. It was never guilty until proven innocent.
A company that  says that its primary business is importation of distallates from W/Africa can reliable build a nuclear power plant?


The Imo indigenes are not interested in the technical prowess of companies awarded contract, they just are interested in having the promised energy/electricity delivered.
I don't know that there is any Government anywhere in the world that awards a countract and goes on to lecture its citizens about the Engineering prowess of the company procured to execute the contract.

Can you speak for urself cos folks want contracts to be awarded to the right company. We are talking about nuclear power generation not refuse disposal.  A very few companies are into this line of business,and companies that have signed MOU are no where near this category. If u are a Nigerian, yes ,govt does  not have to award contract to technically competent  companies, we have also seen where it has landed us. So we should not be the standard.


So if you have gone as far as saying these companies are not legitimate companies then please provide proof or hold your peace.

You can not sit in your little corner and accuse the rest of the world of fraud and ask them to prove their innocence. The world does not work like that. Prove it if you say the company is not legitimate and yes a google search is not conclusive.

Google is a seach engine and not a database of all legitimate companies in the world of which any company that does not appear on google is a fraud.

Here is the information of a one-man company that builds nuclear plant
http://www.exporters.sg/member_profile.asp?co_id=101018
Run a search on manta.com  and goliath.ecnext.com to check these companies

Nigeria just signed a local content bill and what this means is that more and more companies that are not house hold names will continue to be the direct beneficiaries of contracts like these. They may end up sublating some part of the job if they don't have the expertise. But that ExxonMobil, Shell or General Electric has not won the contract does not mean it is a fraud.
What's local about American based companies? So local content bill favours unknown small American firms instead of Nigerian companies? U are making sense at all? What's the correlation between  importation of products from W/AFrica and building of nuclear plants? Maybe it's jack of all trades!!!


However if you think if you think it is a fraud then provide proof. Since this doesnt smell of fraud, would you  allow ur pharmacist to become ur sugeon?

I can not believe that any person who had tried to bury the President of Nigeria alive due to unforeseen circumstances would remotely standup a defensive word for Chief Ikedi Ohakim sitting in a place where nuclear technology is the subject of discussion.

It was not long ago that the honorable advocate for Ohakim, the infamous governor of Imo State, Nigeria, on this forum directed the critics of the governor to seek the help of Google in order to ascertain the primary background of the alleged three USA partners in the nuclear means of electricity for Imo State.

To honor the advocacy of the forum contributor, the critics obliged only to found that the combined knowledge of the aforementioned companies can not lead to the construction of a gutter. Nobody is accusing Ohakim of anything unimaginable but common sense suggests that a chief executive officer who could not control ordinary garbage on the streets of Owerri has no business listening to a speech on nuclear power production talk less of signing a waste sheet of paper on it.

Where is the Vice President and flock of EFCC?