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Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 10:24am On Jun 19, 2013 |
After a careful analysis of the Nigeria situation and slow development, I found completely missing in action, the will, desire and push for COLLECTIVE progress and development. What is very obvious is that selfish and narrow interests is the order of the day. The attitude of the average Nigerian, politicians and non-politicians, is every man for himself/his tribe and God for us all. Consequently, the nation has seen very slow and staggered progress and development. In this country, decisions, policies and programmes that ought to be directed at the COLLECTIVE good of all are skewed or tampered with to satisfy narrow and selfish interest. In the process, benefits of such decisions, policies and programmes are either delayed or LOST. Even the average Nigerian do not see any reason to take ownership of the govt except for personal gains, ethnic or tribal sentiments. Examples of this ugly situation and the aftermath abound: 1 The wrong siting of some of the NIPP power plants by the OBJ govt. OBJ sacrificed good business strategy and economy of scale on the alter of the narrow regional interest. As a result, Nigerians are yet to reap the full benefits of these power plants about 10yrs after. 2 The Yar Adua govt actually stopped the building of the power plants started by OBJ because he was uncomfortable with their location. Again, narrow interest stalling development. No doubt, some of the plants were wrongly located, but the solution cannot be outright stoppage of work. 3 The privatisation programme under the OBJ govt was marred by narrow and selfish interests. As a result, majority of the privatised companies are now DEAD, dying or worse off. 4 The hate for the current president by certain sections of the country. They have not given the president any chance of succeeding since he was elected in 2011. Reason? He does not satisfy their selfish and narrow ethnic and partisan interest. 5 It will be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of needle than to carry out the much needed re-structuring of the country. Why? Because the politicians have their eyes fixated on the oil money and so overlook the bigger picture. Again, narrow and selfish interest at play. 6 The first refinery in the country was built AND well managed by a private company, at a time when govt had no refinery. But 50yrs after, govt now has four dysfunctional refineries while the private sector has none. What happened? The govt in a populist, short-sighted move to buy political patronage, seized the private refinery and embarked on building of publicly owned refineries. That has now backfired. Today, Nigeria is biggest importer of refined petroluem products. 6 Siting of a refinery in Kaduna. Assuming the people that built a refinery in Kaduna were to build the refinery with money from their pockets, would they have chosen Kaduna as the location? Never. The problem of getting crude to the Kaduna refinery has been an extra burden. 7 What was the logic behind govt seizure of missionary schools? The govt was obviously pursueing the narrow interest of curtailing the spread of certain religion. That singular action killed quality and discipline in our school system. The result today is obvious. 8 Narrow and selfish interest is behind the mindless looting of our common wealth by public office holders. I can go on and on. But until we put aside our narrow and selfish interest and pursue at all times, the COLLECTIVE good and interest, we will continue to falter as a nation. 8 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by MIBLerinloshe(m): 10:27am On Jun 19, 2013 |
the best solution is to say no to western education 3 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 10:54am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Selfish like the president eating 1 billion naira food yearly? Selfish like the president buying 3 brand new jets amounting to several billions of naira? Selfish like approving 4 billion naira for the first lady to build mission house? Selfish like approving 9 billion naira for the new vice-president's house? Selfish like buying 1 billion naira worths of dustbin from UK? 20 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by biafransoul: 10:55am On Jun 19, 2013 |
yeah, the main reason why the north and south west wouldn't support resource control. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 11:02am On Jun 19, 2013 |
biafran soul: yeah, the main reason why the north and south west wouldn't support resource control.The present structure of Nigeria and the SHARING of oil money in Abuja is the reason there is so MUCH poverty in the north. But the political leaders in the north, who are the microscopic-minority, will not support re-structuring simply because they benefit from the sharing of oil money. The majority, who are the poor in the north, are getting poorer in the current structure 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by gbanikiti(m): 11:08am On Jun 19, 2013 |
"runs to the viewers corner and patiently waits for the real SINCERENIGERIAN to comment. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 11:22am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:Stop the lies and stay with facts. There's nothing like N1billion feeding budget in the 2013. If there's any show us the link. By the way, can you show us the feeding budget of past leaders so we can compare with the present? I guess you dont know because it was hidden from you. Was the feeding budget N10billion before? You dont know. Now you know because of the TRANSPARENT policies of the current govt. Now you know, so you can ask questions. And that is the way it should be. Yes, the proposed N4billion for the first lady mission house or whatever was made in pursuit of narrow interest. But good to know the senate did their JOB by deleting the proposal. The president did not buy any brand new jets. He continued the payment for what was ordered by previous govts. Otherwise, show us any report to buttress your claim. And if the president ordered for jets when they are not needed, it should be condemned by all. The issue of buying N1billion imported dustbin in 2010 was wrong but does not relate to the topic. 2 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by SLIDEwaxie(m): 11:41am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:o shey jare rhino baba. Let me add that even more selfish and foolish is the act of being a lapdog and singing praises of incompetent and killer political group like PDP and a dunderhead president like jonathan jes cos he is being paid. That dude is a joke 9 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by AZeD1(m): 11:45am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Selfish like intimidating your political opponents with federal might. Selfish by lobbying/accepting the post of permanent secretary when you've been on leave of absence for more than a decade. Selfish by causing untold hardship to people just because you visit their town. 4 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 11:47am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: ^ The bold is the only part worth attending to Mr. insincere 9gerian. For the fact the Senate was the ones to expunged the 4 billion naira mission house from the budget tells you what about the president?
http://mobile.saharareporters.com/news-page/jonathan-buy-three-new-presidential-jets 6 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by tatosh: 11:50am On Jun 19, 2013 |
We all know these problems exist in our society. Let us forget our past mistakes and focus on the present and future. The way to redemption is not easy and its also not difficult. For the present,the leader which is the president in this case has about 80% role to play in correcting this wrongs. He sets examples and behaves in a way which he expects his followers to emulate. He is responsible for shaping the psychology of his followers through his own actions either positive or negative. We human beings in turn naturally follow whoever we look up to as a leader. In this case, GEJ who is the leader is a crook,he associates himself with similar crooks, he pardons his corrupt associates and gives his friends a free hand to steal while he looks the other way. He even pays out large sums of money to militants for a boondoggle. Then he presents himself as a decent person to nigerians. Why are you then lamenting that selfishness and greed is the order of the day. You can see that the reason is not farfetched, it obviously from the Top. It is impossible to try to be diplomatic between good and evil which is what GEJ is doing and that's why some people hate him so much and disrespect him. You're either good or bad. If your pretend to be both you lose your value among followers. Now for the future, the solution is come 2015 No to GEJ, No to cluelessness, no to corruption |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by gbanikiti(m): 11:53am On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:RHINOCEROS! YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED THE MOST. MY CRUSH ON YOU HAS INCREASED TREMENDOUSLY!! "HUGS ".. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 12:02pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: 4 The hate for the current president by certain sections of the country. They have not given the president any chance of succeeding since he was elected in 2011. Reason? He does not satisfy their selfish and narrow ethnic and partisan interest. tell me fellow, how do you give a whole commander in chief the chance to succeed? these certain sections you mentioned, what have they done to prevent the hat wearing character from succeeding? have they frozen the federation account? do they control the federal troops? do they draw the budget? do they plan the execution of the budget? are they involved in Ebere's domestic front? do these people you talk of direct the ministers? are contract signed through these people? are they the policy makers? please enlighten me on the above, I really want to know how these people you talk of have hindered the president from performing. 4 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 12:08pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
@insincere 9gerian There's nothing like N1billion feeding budget in the 2013. If ^ Here you have the link. The feeding budget was even shamelessly increased from 1 billion to 1.3 billion naira, which was 'grossly insufficient' according to the fat cows in aso rock.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/2013-budget-n1-3bn-not-enough-for-refreshment-pets-state-house-perm-sec/ |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 12:09pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
gbanikiti: RHINOCEROS! YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED THE MOST. MY CRUSH ON YOU HAS INCREASED TREMENDOUSLY!! "HUGS ".. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by omenka(m): 12:11pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
gbanikiti: "runs to the viewers corner and patiently waits for the real SINCERENIGERIAN to comment. You took that right off my keyboard!! |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 12:16pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Other details are: Medical expenses (N50, 308,546); Postage and courier services (N10,035,583); Welfare packages (N195,066,223); Subscription to professional bodies (N4,589,793) and Sporting activities (N32,910,730). The list is also made up of: Overtime (N250,455,589); Feeding of animals including animal supplements for the veterinary clinic (N30,584,144); Summit/ Extra ordinary sessions including the UN, African Union, ECOWAS, etc http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/2013-budget-n1-3bn-not-enough-for-refreshment-pets-state-house-perm-sec/ 4.5 million naira for subscription to professional bodies? Like what da heck? Which professional bodies are we talking about Yet, a paid PDP dog is here telling us about selfishness? 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by gbanikiti(m): 12:21pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
omenka:na so my brother! |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by gbanikiti(m): 12:22pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm: |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by bloggernaija: 12:22pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Stupid write up. The reasons for the siting of the power projects have already been given . So no need to go back there. Those reasons are cogent enough. However trying to deflect the incompetence and inadequacies of the present occupant of the villa,NA WASH. OBJ paid for 8 new power plant and the overhaul of others. If you have a problem with the present location of the power plants, what stops GEJ from building his own power plant bearing in mind that nigeria under him , nigeria is earning twice as much as she did when OBJ was in power. Would that not have satisfied the tribal ego of the pygmies who would never see any thing good in progress? The power plant OBJ built were spread between the SW,SS,SC.SE NOTHING STOPS GEJ OR WHOMEVER HAS A BEEF FROM BUILDING HIS OWN POWER PLANTS.HE CAN SITE IT ANYWHERE HE WANTS. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by otokx(m): 12:28pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Poster is right but there is more GEJ can do like selling of NITEL and the refineries. 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 12:39pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:LIAR! I knew you'll fall for my trap. Now, let me flog you intellectually. In November 2009, the Yar'adua govt announced a phased replacement of aircraft in the presidential air fleet. The govt put in motion arrangement to buy 4 new aircrafts between 2010 and 2012. This was widely reported. On of such reports is partly reproduced below: "ABUJA - THE Federal Government has clarified that the proposed four new aircraft BEING (emphasis mine) procured for the Presidential Air Fleet are not meant for President Umaru Yarâ Adua and Vice President Goodluck Jonathan,but that they are to be used by the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chief Justice of the Federation and other top principal officers ofthe central government.."- November 2009 http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/11/four-new-aircraft-not-for-yaradua-jonathan-muktar/ http://m.facebook.com/note.php?comment_id=7765618&offset=0&total_comments=38¬e_id=190690355810 So take your shameless lies and deceit elsewhere. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by huptin(m): 12:46pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
biafran soul: yeah, the main reason why the north and south west wouldn't support resource control. South West has been in the fore front of the struggle for resource control through the convocation of a sovereign national conference for a long time. So sir what are you talking about? |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 12:58pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:Now, its very obvious you have no shame. The N1.3billion was not for feeding. The aspect of the budget for feeding was stated clearly even in link you provided. Read below: "A breakdown of the miscellaneous sub-head in Aso Rock’s budget shows that N203,752,432 was allocated for refreshment and meals, N107,412,768 would take care of honorarium and sitting allowance while publicity and advertisement would gulp N37,277,825" http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/2013-budget-n1-3bn-not-enough-for-refreshment-pets-state-house-perm-sec/ From the quote above, it was clearly stated that N203million was budgeted for meals and refreshment at the Villa. The purpose of other budget sub-heads was stated clearly and UNAMBIGIOUSLY. You seem to enjoy lies and deceit. Smh I challenged you earlier to show us the budget for feeding at the Villa during the era of OBJ and Yar Adua? Any idea? No idea. Because GEJ runs an open govt, you now know how much is spent on food at the Villa. This was unheard of in the past. But haters are not satisfied. They want to know the colours of GEJ underwears. Shame. 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 1:23pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Are we talking about Jonathan or Yar adau? You are indeed a shameless lying dolt to post news from yar adua's era to defend this wickedness. Did I mentioned 4 aircrafts or 3? Did Jonathan approved the purchase of 3 brand new aircrafts few weeks after becoming the president or not? Stop trying to spin the news. I linked you to an event that took place in 2010 after the death of yar adua only for you to come with a shameless link from 2009? Was it the ghost of yar adua that made Jonathan to approve the purchase of 3 brand new aircrafts? Here you have the aircraft, that was later banned due to safety issues.
https://www.nairaland.com/677733/n7bn-presidential-jet-banned-world http://www.punchontheweb.com/Articl.aspx? theartic=Art201105283213293 stop lying you this shameless liar!! 3 Likes |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 1:43pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Stop acting like a used menstrual pad you are. The news was clear that 1.3 billion naira was budgeted for feeding the presidency. Just look at how this shameless dolt is frantically trying to defend this indefensible. Cherry picking won't help you either.
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Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 1:48pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:I thought I was communicating with a normal human being. Now, I know better. I have established the facts with regards to purchase of aircrafts and its clear for every normal human being to see (from my previous posts and links above): 1 The Yar govt began the process of purchasing 4 aircrafts in 2009. The 4 aircrafts were to be purchased over 3yrs, ie 2010 to 2012. 2 Yar Adua died in early 2010, Jonathan took over and continued with the plan. Anyone who still doesn't understand this simply fact is definitely abnormal and needs help. No more response from me on this issue. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 1:54pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Rhino.4dm:This is now childish. So after showing you the actual budget for feeding from the same link you provided, you'r still acting silly? I dont have time for childish antics. Go look for your playmates. 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 2:22pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Jonathan took over to continue which plan? You are kidding me, right? Jonathan took over to continue the plan is all what you have to say after exposing you? Let's hear what Jonathan have to say about the lies you are lying on his name below. Read further from the link provided. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/i-never-promised-any-point-agenda-jonathan/ So, who is lying between you and Jonathan? You said he was following the plan of yar adau and he said nothing like that. YOU ARE INDEED A SHAMELESS LAIR!!! Jonathan purchased 3 brand new aircrafts in a glaring wasteful spending and this shameless paid mongrel said he is following yar adua's plan. Shame on you!!! 1 Like |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Rhino4dm: 2:26pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: SHUT THAT TRAP!! Shameless paid mongrel like you. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 2:34pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
Pls must every topic be politicised? @ topic: I'd rather we go back to days of provincial autonomy, where every province generate income to develop their regions and as well generate income for the federal government. While the fed government in turn will use available funds to execute capital projects in all her territories. I could remember reading a book in which it was written how there were healthy competitions in the textile industries between regions in Nigeria; most especially between the textile factory in the then Bendel state and that of Kaduna state. There were competition between the colanut farmers in the north and those of the southwest. But the sweet part of these competitions were the zeal and pride of mega completed projects in all the regions. As of then, regions with definable capital projects will have a Native authority headquarter built in their area. But then, white men were prime ministers and traditional rulers were the heads of provinces. I could really use a wish right now for Nigeria. Let the whole old wines in new bottles go away and let new agile and intelligent leaders take up the tasks. God help our lands. |
Re: Selfish And Narrow Interests, Bane Of Nigeria's Development by Nobody: 2:37pm On Jun 19, 2013 |
This guy is a clown with pinocchio nose and, a very treacherous and insincere one. |
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