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Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Nobody: 9:45pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Here is the advance copy of another national broadcast slated for 9:00 PM Nigerian time by President Goodluck Jonathan tonight.Word for Word! Jeez, i'm so ashamed! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by MAYOWAAK: 9:46pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
For Pres. Goodluck Jonathan to say "i feel your pains" is not only patronising, but nonsensical! Truth be told, no public officer that spends $6.6million annually on a la carte menu of Abakaliki rice and cassava bread can feel the pains of ordinary Nigerians. If he really wants to feel the pain, let him start by living on N18,000 minimum wage. #OccupyNigeria |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by gotcha(m): 9:47pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
GEJ!! You feel my pain? 25% reduction in salary? na sacrifice be dat Now i know we have a clown in Aso rock. Nigeria is now a circus!!!! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by rygem: 9:50pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
I didn’t know that many Nigerian are very shallow-minded! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by efisher(m): 9:51pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Many of you are conveniently avoiding all the other points in 12 & 13. You are only focusing on the 25% cut. Let's be sincere, GEJ is doing exactly what most of us have been asking for here on NL. Ignoring those points is just a sign of bitterness on our part. [Quote] 12. To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. On the part of Government, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of governance, including on-going and continuous effort to reduce the size of our recurrent expenditure and increase capital spending. In this regard, I have directed that overseas travels by all political office holders, including the President, should be reduced to the barest minimum. The size of delegations on foreign trips will also be drastically reduced; only trips that are absolutely necessary will be approved. 13. For the year 2012, the basic salaries of all political office holders in the Executive arm of government will be reduced by 25%. Government is also currently reviewing the number of committees, commissions and parastatals with overlapping responsibilities. The Report on this will be submitted shortly and the recommendations will be promptly implemented. In the meantime, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must reduce their overhead expenses. [/Quote] |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by mbulela: 9:52pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
manny4life: Blood of God!!!! Please can someone confirm the lies above. I am feeling my chest tightening!!! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by shiroma: 9:53pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
obowunmi: Are u alright? I doubt if you are a Nigerian? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by olapluto(m): 9:53pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Incredible, That speech can as well be turned to a song he can sing for mama Patience tonight. Not for Nigerians. 'He will review all committees and try to cut them down'. A few paragraphs down the line, 'He is setting up a NEW committee to look into subsidy gains'. Talk of being silly, our presido is really not smart. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by zoogy2007: 9:54pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Now I am really convinced that stupid people are in charge in Nigeria. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Nobody: 9:55pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
efisher: No be mouth things bros.Jonathan should have thought about this while presenting the 2012 budget that gave him the opportunity to spend 18 billion on himself. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by fasa2020(m): 9:56pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
If only he could fulfill all these, he got a nice write-up here, |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by ceejay80s(m): 9:57pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
I have seen obama address his people,even some presidents but "BEJ" BADLUCK EBERE JONATHAN, dey shake as he dey talk ,abi na my tv dey vibrate? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by BIGERBOY1: 9:57pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
If it took this much pressure from the masses both home and abroad to get this small and insignificant last minute concession from govt, which by the way has a track record of broken promises. Then I wish nigerians good luck if they are prepared to give in again just for these baseless and undocumented statements from govt |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by MT: 9:58pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
@efisher, Jona needs to walk his talk. Let him make amendments in the budget and resend it to the National Assembly. Otherwise, how are we going to be so certain that he will do what he promises. Besides, the palliatives need to be broadened. Why cant our president put all these "palliatives" in place before announcing fuel subsidy removal. I strongly feel that he was saying all this because he didnt want to rescind his decision. He's not genuine with his policy. Nigerians demand more honest palliatives!! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by drills: 9:59pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
I think i would give GEJ a chance to birth his transformational agenda |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by jmaine: 9:59pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
shiroma: So being a Nigerian is to insult . . sexkillz: Meaning what . .That was his prepared speech. Na wao for men oo! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by 989900: 10:00pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Pls stop insulting the president. ENOUGH. Show some respect here pls. sit down!!! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Remii(m): 10:01pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
dammiedot: I don't know FGN's salary structure, however, if other allowances are determined by basic salary, then the reduction should affect total remuneration. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by efisher(m): 10:01pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
@MT, your position is supported. If only our strikes and protests were directed to ensuring we get the best from this opportunity rather than just outrightly opposing a good policy. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by mbulela: 10:02pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
efisher:there is no bitterness here. At least none that i see. The entire points in 12 and 13 are vague points that cannot be measured presently. why did he not increase the price of fuel in such vague manner? in reducing fuel price he was precise but in addressing the cost of governance and paraphernalia of office he is speaking grammar. why did he not determine the exact measure of cut to the cost of governance before making the speech or even before removing the subsidy? is he just making up these policies as he walks by? the budget was presented a few weeks back and in that budget billions were voted for the renovation of the VPs house. Does that sound like a sincere govt to you? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by mobf: 10:03pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
rygem:Your point exactly? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by youngmonie: 10:04pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
13. For the year 2012, the basic salaries of all political office holders in the Executive arm of government will be reduced by 25%. Government is also currently reviewing the number of committees, commissions and parastatals with overlapping responsibilities. The Report on this will be submitted shortly and the recommendations will be promptly implemented. In the meantime, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must reduce their overhead expenses. Bullocks, Executive arm? is this man serious saying 25% of their BASIC SALARY, what of all those huge allowance they get( Furniture allowance, news paper allowance an things they are not neccesary), cmmon we are not idiot. And what of the LEGISLATIVE ARM ( Senate and house of rep) that also earn a fortune in stupid ALLOWANCES |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Nobody: 10:04pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Meaning what . .That was his prepared speech. Na wao for men oo! . . .Meaning that his prepared speech leaked, and i was ashamed see that it was word for word! I initially thought it was a sick joke! |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by olaezebala: 10:05pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
BIGER BOY:Few weeks ago, Uncle Jo came out to say that he didn't know the min wage was yet to be implemented. You could imagin what kind of president he his? He didn't know about the implementation of min wage, how on earth will he monitor the subsidy reinvestment ? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by ade80: 10:07pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
He said 25% reduction in basic salary not total salary, you can earn 150,000 per month and your basic might not be more than 20,000 |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by 989900: 10:07pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
I think he should first implement those and more of our demands i.e stable power supply, the refineries and e.t.c. Come back in 6-12 months after (NOT BEFORE) he's done that, and lets talk about increment. (Definitely nothing near 141 though). And I'm sorry your excellency, you don't feel the people's pain. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by PHIPEX(m): 10:07pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Long live Mr President, Sacrifices has to be made no matter how little. Thank God he answered my question on the makers of the 1600 buses. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Wadosky(m): 10:08pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
the president is really feeling the heat,occupy nigeria is wining the battle,yes u heard him cut dia salaries by 25 percent.i urge nigerians to keep the pressure on them the cabals including mr badluck,good will triumph over evil. |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by 989900: 10:08pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
Few weeks ago, Uncle Jo came out to say that he didn't know the min wage was yet to be implemented. You could imagin what kind of president he his? He didn't know about the implementation of min wage, how on earth will he monitor the subsidy reinvestment ? If this is true, we'r in danger o |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Nobody: 10:12pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
i am sorry to say that majority of nigerians on nairaland are either fools or are deliberately working against the progress of this country called nigeria. why cant u all reason with ur president and see that fuel subsidy removal is a necessary step. what we should have been protesting for is good government |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by muyoto: 10:13pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
No 12 is the one I'm interested in: 12. To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. On the part of Government, we are taking several measures aimed at cutting the size and cost of governance, including on-going and continuous effort to reduce the size of our recurrent expenditure and increase capital spending Really? just wondering, sir, have you by any chance seen the budget for this year, and the obscene perks you will directly benefit from? Pls my people see this breakdown for 2012: No disrespect intended, but you sure do have a funny way of showing your preparedness to make the sacrifices. In this regard, I have directed that overseas travels by all political office holders, including the President, should be reduced to the barest minimum. barest minimum, WTF does that mean? SCRAP ALL OVERSEAS TRIP, DAMN IT!!! The size of delegations on foreign trips will also be drastically reduced; only trips that are absolutely necessary will be approved. from 120 hangers-on (remember the Australian show of shame) to what? 10, 20? |
Re: Fuel Subsidy Removal: President Goodluck Jonathan's Speech by Timmy321(m): 10:13pm On Jan 07, 2012 |
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