hugafella:

what do u mean by runs woman? we seem to have lost our morals really. How can someone who has not achieved anything apart from a couple of NL posts be calling NOI a "runs woman"? I was brought up to know that u don't insult other peoples' parents, especially where you know you can never match any of NOI's children.

U see the examples of the systemic decay in our society? U see the failure of parenthood? U see where we are failing even in having a conscience? People just run their mouths only on Nairaland and its accepted as okay. I don't know who trained "cyril83" but u have to help yourself to change the way u think. #fact.

abdulkayus:

i agree dat Achebe book is d most debated book, and as i say, he may included due to sympathy abt d recent book he release. Soyinka may nt make news lately bt he is still very active. So, Mandela in in retirement and no more recognition for him?

As far NOI, cant disagree wit u. Her being there loss d valie of d report.

abdulkayus:

i agree dat Achebe book is d most debated book, and as i say, he may included due to sympathy abt d recent book he release. Soyinka may nt make news lately bt he is still very active. So, Mandela in in retirement and no more recognition for him?

As far NOI, cant disagree wit u. Her being there loss d valie of d report.

vislabraye: What about Dr. Osuji? He deserves a spot.

ypzilanti:

Does everything have to be tribal in Nigeria? Yorubas have also produced people of global reknown, chief of which is Wole Soyinka...he did not make this particular list due to whatever criteria the selectors used. Most likely that he has not made a major news in the past year. I am igbo and do not think Okonjo Iweala should be on the list. I think she made it due to her wave making hunt for the world bank job. Her performance on the job, however has been dismal.

kutchs:
It is a crap list from the imperialists because Achebe and Iweala (two people you probably never liked) made the list. I guess it would have been a wonderful list had any other than the two made the list.

Well I challenge you to compile your own list and lets see who makes it.

Despite our disdain and dislike for these two legends they keep receiving international accolades, take it or leave it they are up there with the very best.

For ur information the piece on Iweala describes the fuel subsidy as popular yet economically disastrous and most of her policies meant to improve the country has met with stern nd stiff opposition from godfathers and cabals who are hell bent on maintaining the status quo.

icon aus: People are making mistake . You cannot judge Ngozi based on her less than 2 yrs performance as finance minister in nigeria .Is had to resurcitate nigeria . Nigeria is dead . If people expect magic from her, u re dreaming . Her input will start to manifest after 3 yrs at least . Nigeria is dyfunctional . nigeria is hard to govern . People take note . I think condemnation has a tribal undertone . Ngozi is world class policy maker and an acheiver. Her appearing in this list is not questionable.

Abali1: I don't know about Iweala, but if you ask me I think the other Nigerian Alive who should be on that list apart from Achebe is WOLE SOYINKA.
I am Igbo, but I respect Kongi more than I do Achebe, even though am in awe whenever I come across Achebe's work.

But in the Nigeria that I grew up, Soyinka as well as Gani Fawehenmi, of blessed memories, are the great thinkers Nigeria has ever produced. Radicals who are not afraid to speak the truth.

Decryptor: Why didn't a y....ba person make the list?

Sagytarius: Enyi, Shutdafuckup if you have not meaningfull to say!!!
Lets have ur own list or pipe low!!
ANUMAN!

Sincere 9gerian:
Comments such as yours are SHOCKING. What do you expect Okonjo Iweala to have achieved in a 1yr(she joined this govt sometime in August or so last yr)? Is she a MAGICIAN? Do you expect her to share money, sack the governors, national assembly or what? I dont really understand whether Nigerians expect some public office holders to deploy SUPERNATURAL powers in solving the country's problem. Another point I have to make is the HYPOCRISY in our criticisms or support for public office holders. Some persons can support a Fashola for instance in his implementation of HARD/DIFFICULT policies (eg Okada ban, 500% increase in LASU school fees, lekki toll,etc) but cannot support an Okonjo Iweala in similar HARD/DIFFICULT policies such as removal of fuel subsidy? In fact, the same supporters of Fashola who sell some of his HARD but necessary policies to us will vow to oppose Okonjo's HARD but necessary policies with the LAST DROP OF THEIR BLOOD. This is just part of the HYPOCRISY and CONTRADICTIONS that I stand against on NL.
Meanwhile, some of the modest achievements of Okonjo Iweala in the last 1yr are as follows:
* Reduction of Budget deficit from 2.96% of GDP in 2011 to 2.85% in 2012 to projected 2.17% in 2013(next year).
* Reduction of domestic borrowing from N852 billion in 2011 to N744 billion in 2012 budget and projected N727 billion in 2013(next year).
* Provision of 'Sink-in Fund' of about N25billion yearly from next budget year to service domestic debt in order to try to retire it over time.
* Reduction of Overhead votes to N266billion in 2012 to projected N230billion in 2013(next year).
* Reduction of Recurrent Component of the budget from 74.43% in 2011 to 71.47% in 2012 to around 68.7% in 2013(next year).

* Growth of the Foreign Reserves from about $32Billion early this year to more than 2 year high of almost $46billion last week. Also important is the settig up of the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
* The Stabilization of the Banking sectors which has gone to profitability again, and the recovery of the Stock Exchage whose Capitalization has increased by about 34% this year alone.
* Appreciation of the Naira this year above 3% (as at October, the best performing in Africa), and of course better Foreign inflows including this $8.9billion FDI

ypzilanti:

Which one be tribal overtone? I and many igbos here have said we do not believe she should be on that list. Must everything be tribal to you? NOI oversaw massive looting of the treasury under the subsidy scheme. With the removal of some part of the subsidy, there has been no appreciable works to account for the extra money in government coffers. She is co-ordinating minister, hence supervising incompetent ministers that have not impacted Nigerians in any positive way. How exactly has she improved our welfare since this second term in office. What great achievement can we associate with her?

jaw jaw: So far, all signs suggest Banda could become a new model for African leadership, shedding the strongman syndrome and getting down to business to help the poor. She has cut her own salary by 30 percent and put the late Mutharika’s $12 million presidential jet and most of his fleet of 60 luxury cars up for sale. “I can as well use private airlines,” she said. “I am already used to hitchhiking.

I am particularly thrilled by this comment. A president is selling off the presidential jet and fleet of cars! Here in Nigeria others are buying and people think it is okay. Gosh, too many heads without brains!

ypzilanti:

who is Dr. Osuji? Do you think this is list of most influential people in eastern Nigeria?

Abali1:
But in the Nigeria that I grew up, Soyinka as well as Gani Fawehenmi, of blessed memories, are the great thinkers Nigeria has ever produced. Radicals who are not afraid to speak the truth.

abdulkayus:
u c dem, dem don start. Cant hav a simple argument witout abuse or callin names. My guy, go bac to ur sleep, ur eyes never clear. When dey are clear, u can comeback and hav better discussion.

De_ Law:

ar u sick or what? These words ar to harsh, early mo~mo 4 dat matter. Throw ur aggression and frustration to ur family members.

Sagytarius: I don't need to be awake before I can deduce ur bigotry-infested posts. You've been posting trash all along. Someone simply put to you: "if they dont deserve to be there, then who?" Mpama, if u can't comprehend simp'r'e Eng'r'ish, go back and learn. When you have learnt, you can now come back and make your point constructively. Or better still, you sit on the sideline and watch like me.

mascot87:
Shameless HE go*t