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National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by dridowu: 10:29pm On Dec 11, 2013
The National Assembly will be holding plenary in
committee rooms for 12 months while the
chambers is closed due to renovations for the
period in view.
This was made known to journalists by the Minister
of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, who was giving a
brief after the Federal Executive Council (FEC)
meeting.
HE revealed that the FEC has approved the sum of
N40.2 billion for the third phase of the National
Assembly complex renovation, to create a more
comfortable environment for the law makers.
Senator Mohammed, who said that the contract is in
the plan of the FCT, added that it will contain a
library, budget office, banquet hall and radio
facilities.
He said there will also be “a complete rehabilitation
of the council chambers which will lead to the
closing of the National Assembly chambers for 12
months”.
“During the period, committee rooms will be used
for law making” he said.
Also approved is a proposal by the Minister of
Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Allison-Madueke, for
the establishment of a national laboratory for the
testing of petroleum products.
Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who briefed
state house correspondents, said the test centre, to
be located in Owerri, the Imo state capital, is to
ensure that products imported in the country meet
the best standards.
Maku noted that the federal government rejects a
situation where huge sums of money is spent
abroad to carry out tests on petroleum products.
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/12/11/national-assembly-to-be-shut-for-next-12-months/
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by bloggernaija: 10:48pm On Dec 11, 2013
40 billion naira for a useless monument.

Putting it in perspective ,

That amount(250 million dollars) will build a 200MW power plant

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Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Nobody: 10:52pm On Dec 11, 2013
#40b jst for renovation...
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by tmtech: 10:55pm On Dec 11, 2013
This year is the most dramatic year in the political (democratic) history of this country.....there is huge amount of money everywhere

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Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Tolexander: 11:18pm On Dec 11, 2013
olatunji21: #40b jst for renovation...baba God no forget me ooo
HE revealed that the FEC has
approved the sum of
N40.2 billion for the third
phase of the National
Assembly complex
renovation,
third phase only, 40.2billion naira. Only God knows the number of phases and the amount it will cost the nation.

They've forgotten to include hospital and mental rehab cos they need it.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by PapaBrowne(m): 11:25pm On Dec 11, 2013
tm-tech:
This year is the most dramatic year in the political (democratic) history of this country.....there is huge amount of money everywhere

The amounts are mind boggling!
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by seunfly: 11:38pm On Dec 11, 2013
tm-tech:
This year is the most dramatic year in the political (democratic) history of this country.....there is huge amount of money everywhere
my brother, money is not everywhere ooo, it is only on paper and in their poket that you can find money, not with d common man.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by EzePromoe: 4:51am On Dec 12, 2013
DEN OF ROBBERS!

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Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by tmtech: 4:58am On Dec 12, 2013
seunfly:
my brother, money is not everywhere ooo, it is only on paper and in their poket that you can find money, not with d common man.
Exactly what am saying.......our politicians have ridiculed money such that millions doesn't carry much weight anymore...its nw billions
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Nobody: 6:02am On Dec 12, 2013
i dont believe it.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by 6cence: 6:12am On Dec 12, 2013
Another strategy to shut down the laws makers chambers. Let see if they understand the game plan.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by kross01(m): 7:23am On Dec 12, 2013
6cence: Another strategy to shut down the laws makers chambers. Let see if they understand the game plan.
Its better to stay silent and be thought a fool than to speak and confirm so. Did you miss the part where it stated that committee rooms will be used for plenary sessions? In which part of the world can you possibly shut down ur legistlative arm of govt. for a year?

@OP; wonder the special renovations that would gulp such millions in that house. More like thieves upgrading their den with stolen wares
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by donphilopus: 8:05am On Dec 12, 2013
https://www.nairaland.com/1552180/fec-okays-n40.2bn-n-assembly
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by experimentist: 8:08am On Dec 12, 2013
Make I shapally comment before e enter 2 page.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Licensed2Kill(m): 8:12am On Dec 12, 2013
This regime is gonna go down in history as the worst we've ever had.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by pistol: 8:24am On Dec 12, 2013
Licensed-2-Kill:
This regime is gonna go down in history as the worst we've ever had.
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Licensed2Kill(m): 8:31am On Dec 12, 2013
pistol:
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.
with #40b sir? I could mention all day long all the things that could have been achieved with that amount that could have put smiles on the face of the whole nation.
You should open ur mind more and ur mouth less.

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Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by PresidentAde(m): 8:34am On Dec 12, 2013
pistol:
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.


I didn't want to comment b4....but ur post is so irritating that i have to call ur big for nothing head to order...................Why do u associate "Poverty & ur so called small thinking mentality to every black man" ?......Why............................I guess you've been watching too much of CNN/BBC....d@ won't help ur future friend.......Learn,,,Speak wisdom,,,Appreciate & Encourage people.......That's the only way to succeed in life.............................................................................................from a BLACK MAN....cheers
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by imsuboi(m): 8:39am On Dec 12, 2013
pistol:
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.


You obviously reason through your but'thole undecided
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by matzoro(m): 8:52am On Dec 12, 2013
patiently waiting for tambuwal and co 2 speak out aganist this
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by ShyDare(m): 8:53am On Dec 12, 2013
Wonder what on earth they are renovating in that spacious & comfy chamber when Lagos-Ibadan roads & oda roads are still begging for attention. BTW if d chamber is not 'comfortable' why do senators sleep, they can add a bed space so they can bring their concubines for a quickee during their 'say yay or nay' sittings. I knw nxt yr, they wil approve money for new bullet proof cars and a raise in their salaries. What a greedy nation !!!
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by slimfit1(m): 9:19am On Dec 12, 2013
That can build 4 airport with air condition facilities including run way. Basic necessity nass house.
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Gamji007: 9:33am On Dec 12, 2013
pistol:
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.

First of all Mr.Oyinbo, I didn't see "corruption" in. The post you quoted.
Secondly, unless you are one of those clueless and wicked politicians, you should know that budgeting such huge amount of money to make the already very comfortable legislators more comfortable when there are other areas in dire need of such funds is very very absurd.
Please learn to apply logic to your reasoning and stop being an Oyinbo wana be!
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by dridowu: 9:45am On Dec 12, 2013
pistol:
How is renovating the national assembly corruption?
The blackman small thinking and poverty mentality.
haba bros, do u read d post @ all, if renovation cost 40billion and its even d 3rd phase, how much will dy bulid a new 1 frm d scratch. Bros d money is too outrageous for renovation only
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Mbatagr82(m): 10:05am On Dec 12, 2013
dridowu: The National Assembly will be holding plenary in
committee rooms for 12 months while the
chambers is closed due to renovations for the
period in view.
This was made known to journalists by the Minister
of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, who was giving a
brief after the Federal Executive Council (FEC)
meeting.
HE revealed that the FEC has approved the sum of
N40.2 billion for the third phase of the National
Assembly complex renovation, to create a more
comfortable environment for the law makers.
Senator Mohammed, who said that the contract is in
the plan of the FCT, added that it will contain a
library, budget office, banquet hall and radio
facilities.
He said there will also be “a complete rehabilitation
of the council chambers which will lead to the
closing of the National Assembly chambers for 12
months”.
“During the period, committee rooms will be used
for law making” he said.
Also approved is a proposal by the Minister of
Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Allison-Madueke, for
the establishment of a national laboratory for the
testing of petroleum products.
Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who briefed
state house correspondents, said the test centre, to
be located in Owerri, the Imo state capital, is to
ensure that products imported in the country meet
the best standards.
Maku noted that the federal government rejects a
situation where huge sums of money is spent
abroad to carry out tests on petroleum products.
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/12/11/national-assembly-to-be-shut-for-next-12-months/
Haaaay! 40.2 billion for renovation alone!! Oleeeeeeeee!!
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by Enoquin(f): 10:07am On Dec 12, 2013
undecided Okay? Are the roofs leaking? Are moulds and spirogyra coming out of the floor? Do the walls have holes whereby 'dishonourable' outsiders can easily see what goes on in the chambers they call hallowed?

Granted, PDP has a body language that reeks of corruption, what of APC and others?
Re: National Assembly To Be Shut For Next 12 Months by 1MCN: 11:59am On Dec 12, 2013
We all heard Tambuwal talking about body language and supporting corruption just recently. I hope he remembers that Nigerians are aware that this 40.2B naira renovation budget was proposed, presented and approved by the sanctimonious NASS where he holds sway. And they want us to believe their own body language. Anyways, anything that demonizes our enemy is okay.

Well, liked that idea of laboratory for testing of petroleum products. Think Nigeria's moving forward in spite of the daunting challenges.

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