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Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 7:27pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
"Is there any amount too big for them to steal?? - October 4, 2013. According to some estimates, late Gen Sani Abacha, who was head of state from 1993 until his death in 1998, allegedly siphoned over $4 billion from Nigeria’s treasury. How he managed that monumental feat at a time when crude oil prices barely averaged $10 per barrel reflects a measure of financial genius. But that is no longer a record; James Ibori improved on the Abacha Paradigm and somehow managed to steal N80 billion from the coffers of just one state, Delta. Abacha and Ibori are by no means unique: It was estimated that the now pardoned Diepreye Alamieyeseigha made off with over N126 from the coffers of Bayelsa state during his six year as governor; an unheard of perpetual injunction has stopped the investigation of former Rivers state governor, Dr. Peter Odili that might have uncovered allegations of even more godless theft. Not to be beaten, former governor Saminu Turaki used his mathematical genius to milk an alleged N34 billion from prostrate Jigawa state. When former Central Bank governor Charles Soludo unveiled his banking reform and consolidation project, many thought he was a genius. As it turned out, his genius was not in his economics, but ability to market flawed policies and contrived statistics to a gullible public. In the end, trillions of naira worth of depositors’ funds was ‘consolidated’ by some bankers: Oceanic Bank’s Cecelia Ibru was convicted of stealing over N191 billion from her bank; Intercontinental Bank’s Erastus Akingbola allegedly helped himself to about N164 billion while PHB’s Francis Atuche and others are still dancing around our legal systems in court over allegations of massive theft. If previous administrations thought they had set unbreakable records in thievery, they were baldly mistaken. Without breaking sweat, the Jonathan administration managed to ‘lift’ N2.6 trillion from Nigeria’s treasury in the name of fuel subsidies and other unwholesome practices – including payments of billions of naira to companies not even registered; over $1 billion was recently wired into the accounts of several public officials from the Malabu oil scandal. Not surprisingly, one year after Nuhu Ribadu submitted his panel’s report on the petroleum sector, who really remembers, or cares about its findings anymore? This kind of impunity is not the exclusive preserve of politicians and bankers: What has become of a former director of Pension Accounts, Dr. Sani Teidi Shaibu and his accomplices who allegedly stole over N12 billion? Did a director of police pensions, Mr. John Yusuf, not also not steal N27 billion in broad daily light? What happened to the judge that set him free? A mere suspension before he returns to the bench to continue to sell justice to the highest bidders. These humungous thefts came to light only because some of the perpetuators are dead, are out of favour with government, greedily refused to ‘spread’ the loot, or were simply careless. Not that public knowledge has led to penalties: the Abacha loot was never returned; only a fraction of what Ibori stole was recovered; Odili’s perpetual injunction may protect him until death; the Ribadu report on the oil sector is dead and buried; the Halliburton and Siemens scandals are long forgotten and many notorious ‘election miracle’ judges are still on the bench. Add these to several allegations of impropriety against the country’s minister of justice and attorney general – Mr. Mohammed Adoke, and it becomes clear that the rot is deeply rooted. Since most large scale thievery not only goes unpunished, but is sometimes admired and praised, no one seems to pay much attention to theft at smaller levels, thus Nigerians now steal things like metal manhole covers – leaving gaping holes in the middle of roads that pose grave dangers to both drivers and pedestrians; it is common to find bridge and pedestrian crossings missing metal and aluminium railings – stolen in the dead of night; even public trash bins that are chained to streetlamps get stolen, as do light bulbs, solar panels, power cables and anything that apparently belongs to government, even if they have no real value. Petty theft is commonplace: police siphon fuel from patrol cars for sale on the black market, and valuable evidence in police custody regularly disappear; customs officers steal and sell seized contraband; bureaucrats have been known to steal files and even entire records of service of staff; security guards steal diesel from generators on property they are supposed to guard; drivers steal parts from the cars they drive; domestic helps steal foodstuff and anything they can lay their hands on; even babies get stolen. Unfortunately, because so many of our political actors – in the executive arm as well as the legislature – came to government through stolen mandates, there seems to be little that can be done about theft – large or small. Which is Nigeria has become a place where anything and everything is fair game for theft, thus the question: Is there anything Nigerians will not steal ? posted by Monstertrucks 15 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Yangona: 8:57pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Quite an interesting read... Nice research.. Can't say how true the figures are but great Job! It's funny but true because nothing is beyond stealing in my beloved country.. I mean, guys are patronizing hackers for cheat codes to by cut subscription bills, church money, anything and everything! Couldn't agree more! 2 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 9:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Yangona.:So true man, So true |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by sCun: 9:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
This can make someone cry, how can people be so greedy?? Nigerians have been patient enough |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 9:06pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Scun: This can make someone cry, how can people be so greedy?? Nigerians have been patient enoughI almost cried when I read t. #smh |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by rodeo0070(m): 10:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Exclusive from Niger-Area... 1 Like |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by ProfessorD(m): 10:04pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
you are just scratching the surface 1 Like |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by larride(m): 10:08pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Wow. So true. Corruption has eaten deep into our lives. We don't care about our moral values anymore. Everyone takes law for granted and do as they like because they think we live in a jungle where anything goes. Our problem in this nation is not just our leaders, we the masses also have a role to play in making this nation move forward but unfortunately for us, we have forgotten all about that, we sit down on our ar.se and complain all day long about our leaders. We encourage lairs, cheaters, thief and all sort just because they are our family/friend and thereby the rot continue to decay the more. If we want to move out of this mess we are in now then it begins with YOU and ME. Let's take charge of our immediate environment and see how things change. I have hope of a better Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 10:09pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
rodeo0070: Exclusive from Niger-Area...Lol |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 10:23pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
larride: Wow. So true. These leaders are from amongst us, and are a reflection of who we are as a people. I believe that the people get the leaders they deserve and I am sorry to say Nigerians do not deserve better leaders. The average Nigeria will do just as bad as our leaders, no wonder people are dying to get into politics. 2 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by donphilopus: 10:36pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
This money they are embezzling is too much, there are some villages/town that can be developed with this money. It can even cater for some so called countries for like 20years, but just one or little person just control it or use it wrongly... God pass dem! E no go beta 4 dem |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by TundeBello1: 10:43pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Commentin on fp is not an easy feat..*dancing skelewu*..../Back to the matter/.....Where is Nigeria headed? |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by TundeBello1: 10:45pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Monstertrucks: "Is there any amount too big for them to steal?? - October 4, 2013. |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by JbravoAdodger(m): 10:57pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
See guiness book of records thefts |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 10:59pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
JbravoAdodger: See guiness book of records theftsROTFLMAO!! make them no con hold me oh |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by DankemzI(m): 10:59pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
Even altering documents... A Grandpa of 80years in civil service will swear Affidavit declaring he's 40yr, instead of retiring let his grand children be employed... Every Nigerian from 2months old, should get their brain formatted. Its every where even if it's you or me lai lai i'll also get ma share 4 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by DankemzI(m): 11:03pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
JbravoAdodger: See guiness book of records theftsI DONT BELIEVE IN NIGERIA by Esan Teniola I don't believe in Nigeria. I don't believe in its leaders, I don't believe in anything they have to say. I don't believe that someone somewhere has the solutions to this country. I don't believe in superman. I believe in myself. I believe in my 2 hands, not begging for someone somewhere to make things right, but with these 2 hands I will build the country want to live in. I believe in my friends. I believe in my family. I believe in everyone who not only tries to make the world a better place for themselves, but also for everyone around them. I don't believe in independence. I believe in inter-dependence, for no man is an island. I believe in the potential of everyone I see on the streets. I believe in the children in that public school that had no toilets, who asked me "uncle, why dont our leaders care about the masses? Why do we always hear about corruption everyday?" I don't believe in leaders who send their children abroad to school while the nations universities are on strike. I dont believe in leaders who fly abroad for medical treatment when the nations hospitals are in need of better facilities. I do not believe in a cook who does not taste his own food. I will believe in the Minister of Education when I see his children attending public schools. I will believe in the Minister of Health when he undergoes heart surgery in General Hospital. Ivwill believe in the Minister for Tourism when he goes to Yobe for vacation and not London or Dubai. Till then, I dont believe in Nigeria. I mean the Nigeria of today, I believe in the Nigeria of tomorrow. The Nigeria that we will build. When all these black skinned colonial masters are gone. ~ Esan Teniola 6 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 11:07pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
DankemzI: Even altering documents... A Grandpa of 80years in civil service will swear Affidavit declaring he's 40yr, instead of retiring let his grand children be employed... Every Nigerian from 2months old, should get their brain formatted. Its every where even if it's you or me lai lai i'll also get ma share That's why I said we Nigerians deserve their leaders. |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 11:18pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
DankemzI: I'm touched man, I'm touched. 1 Like |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by picasso4u(m): 11:20pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
nice post @op. one thing is to knw your problem a.d anoda is to b willing and able to solve them. I thank God people are beginning to see d problem in nigeria but hw many people are willing and ready to do something positive to change d situation. |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Swiftboy(m): 11:23pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
What about cooperate organizations?companies stealing from their customers.Piracy ,bribery and corruption in entertainment industry.The labour market is a sexual harassment haven for the youths. You must have sex or be homosexualy intimate with your employer.Extortion here and there from arms of the law.Lets wake up and strive to build our nation with passion,compation as patriot with our strenght and sincere emotion! Youth of great nation Nigeria! When are you going to stand-up for the future.If things are to continue like this we'll have non to feature.forget the elders,its the youths that fight for their country as we have in europe and other countries! |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by ivcraig(m): 11:57pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
There are a lot of great things that have happened in Nigeria. Lets not focus on negativity when we examine Nigeria's society. |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 12:01am On Oct 05, 2013 |
ivcraig: There are a lot of great things that have happened in Nigeria. Lets not focus on negativity when we examine Nigeria's society. could u list the positive things please |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 12:21am On Oct 05, 2013 |
guonno: Igbo men like money! Chei! See the number of igbo men in the list.ARE YOU NOT STUP|D?? MTCHEEWW |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by poshpimkiey(f): 12:28am On Oct 05, 2013 |
@op nyc. but aren't we all little rogues ourselves. writing common entrance in pry 4. writin wassce in ss1 n jamb in ss2 yl our parents praise us. buying results n certificates. working our nysc ppa. dropping kola for oga manager.... d fvkin list is endless. it begins wt u 1 Like |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by poshpimkiey(f): 12:31am On Oct 05, 2013 |
ivcraig: There are a lot of great things that have happened in Nigeria. Lets not focus on negativity when we examine Nigeria's society.yeah, d devil gives wealth n children too, doesn't he? guonno: Igbo men like money! Chei! See the number of igbo men in the list.nwana, ewu namibia.... dat's whatchu are. jeez, u're as dumb as d naija is corrupt. |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by IlCapitano(m): 3:01am On Oct 05, 2013 |
We are all guilty one way or another. Just like breathing, corruption seems to come to us naturally. If you really want to look at the big picture, Nigerians are as corrupt of their leaders. Their corrupt deeds may not be of the same earth-shaking proportions as those of their leaders but they aren't innocuous. The average Nigerian is corrupt through and through. Acts of petty thievery hit closer to home than acts of executive brigandage committed in the far flung corridors of power. Little foxes spoil the vineyard. The petty trader around the corner riles the government day after day all the while making use of false bottomed measuring cups . Who is fooling who? A student accuses politicians of electoral malpractice, yet he doesn't bat an eyelid before indulging in examination malpractice. You really cannot give what you do not have. A flawed society will birth flawed leaders. It's only logical. What's the difference between a corrupt leader and a corrupt follower? I really do not see any difference because corruption is corruption, no two ways about it, the same way a lie is a lie, whether told for right reasons or not. Like someone said earlier, Nigerians deserve their leaders. Every time some one brings up the idea of a revolution, I simply chuckle to myself. Nigerians angle for change and any revolution would simple clear out the old and usher in a new breed of corrupt persons and we'd be back to square one in split seconds. Change must start from the bottom up A paradigm shift is in order. 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.' - Leo Tolstoy 4 Likes |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Adesam01(m): 3:25am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Why steal millions to build a mansion when you cant sleep in two rooms at once! Let change our orientation peeps; Build a home not a house! |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by dridowu: 8:09am On Oct 05, 2013 |
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Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by DankemzI(m): 8:28am On Oct 05, 2013 |
Nashville:how did Nigerians ever let Nigeria get this bad?? Must have been during the military rule. I heard Buhari was very strick his tenure dealt with corruption & curbed it greatly. The worst part is when the judiciary & the media is not working thanks to corrupt rulers.. Nigeria still need to be colonized! |
Re: Shocking Article On Nigerian Leaders,is There Any Amt Too Big For Them To Stea by Nobody: 9:04am On Oct 05, 2013 |
The children of those who have destroyed this nation will be killed by the children of common man they have made armed robbers. |
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