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( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 7:54am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Hashtag #DontForgetSoSoon en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Nigeria The Occupy Nigeria protect 2nd January 2012 Reasons; Removal of subsidy on Petroleum products, 120% increase in the price of Petrol, corruption in Government & public service, Inhuman treatment of Nigerians by Government & Security agents, High rate of poverty Goals; Reversing the Removal of subsidy of petroleum products, Federal Government budget review (C backs on politician allowances) Methods; Civil disobedience, Civil resistance, Strike actions, Demonstrations, Online activism Casualties; 16 Death (Lagos, Maiduguri, Ilorin and Gusau; shot by the Nigeria Police Force). Occupy Nigeria was a socio-political protest movement that began in Nigeria on Monday, 2 January 2012 in response to the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government of President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday, 1 January 2012. Protests took place across the country, including in the cities of Kano, Ojota ( -part of greater Lagos ), Abuja, and at the Nigerian High Commission in London. At least 16 people were killed in Nigeria, all shot dead by the Nigeria Police Force. The protests have been characterised by civil disobedience, civil resistance, strike actions, demonstrations and online activism. The use of social media services such as Twitter and Facebook has been a prominent feature. Through 2012, Occupy Nigeria continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions. 1 Like
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 7:55am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Background Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer, but still imports refined petrol. The country produces about 2.4 million barrels of crude oil daily which is exported to be refined abroad; however due to years of corruption-fueled neglect the domestic refineries are inoperative. As a consequence, Nigeria imports 70% of its gasoline (about 250,000bpd of petroleum products[citation needed]) into the country for sale to its citizens.[6] The price of petrol has increased from 65 naira ($0.40; £0.26) per litre to at least 141 naira in filling stations and from 100 naira to at least 200 naira on the black market, from which many Nigerians buy their fuel. With the majority of Nigerians living on less than $2 per day,cheap petrol is viewed by many Nigerians as the only tangible benefit they receive from the state, hence the widespread disapproval. In addition, the economy is heavily reliant on crude oil (amongst other reasons,due to absence of essential infrastructure and services such as constant electricity). A consequence of this is that other seemingly unrelated items are tied to the price of fuel as has occurred from previous price hikes. Due to the absence of stable electricity, gasoline generators are a common energy alternative for small businesses and residences. The removal of the subsidy took effect from Sunday, 1 January 2012 as announced by the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA Reginald Stanley. 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 7:57am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Protests Protesters shut petrol stations and formed human barriers along motorways. Nigeria's main trade unions have also announced an indefinite strike and mass demonstrations from Monday, 9 January 2012 unless the removal of a fuel subsidy is reversed. "We have the total backing of all Nigerian workers on this strike and mass protest," the Nigeria Labour Congress's Chris Uyot told the BBC.Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Lamido Sanusi told the BBC the subsidy (which he said cost the government about $8bn last year) was "unsustainable".Several previous governments have tried to remove the subsidy but have backed down in the face of widespread public protests and reduced it instead. Casualties Muyideen Mustapha, 23, was reportedly the first person to be killed during the nationwide protests over the lifting of petrol subsidies. He was reportedly shot by the Nigerian Police Force in Ilorin, Kwara State on 3 January 2012. The Police denied the report saying that he had been stabbed by other protestors for not joining in the protest. Muyideen was buried on Wednesday 4 January 2012, according to Islamic rites.There have been further reports of one to three people being killed by clashes between police and protesters on 9 January. On 9 January, a Divisional Police Officer attached to the Lagos State Command, shot and killed a young man, Ademola Aderinde at Ogba during the protests in Lagos. The officer was arrested on the order of the Commissioner of Police and was expected to be charged with murder following an investigation. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:02am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:08am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:12am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Nobody: 8:13am On Jan 08, 2015 |
The same subsidy everyone is begging the President to remove now. 2 Likes |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by simpleseyi: 8:15am On Jan 08, 2015 |
He promised to build refineries after removing subsidy. Where are the refineries 3 years after? They have become ghost promises just like the 2nd Niger bridge. 7 Likes |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:23am On Jan 08, 2015 |
International protests Occupy Nigeria protesters in New York City The Occupy Nigeria protests have also occurred in other countries to show solidarity with what the plight of Nigerians back home. The first one was held at the Nigerian High Commission in London on 6 January 2012, followed by another at the World bank complex in Washington D.C on 9 January. 2012. Other countries like Belgium (- in Brussels its capital), and South Africa joined the protests and occupied the Nigerian embassy in their countries in the second week of January 2012 NLC/TUC On Thursday, 5 January 2012, the Nigeria Labour Congress issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government promising to halt the economy of the country by Monday, 9 January 2012. "We are shutting down the Nigerian airspace to local and international flights from Sunday night" said Denja Yakub of NLC. "If a revolution will solve our problems, why not, what is going on already shows that our people are prepared for a revolution. But we will not ask for a revolution that will bring back the military, they are a part of the problem." he added [citation needed] Government reaction Following the emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council, in Abuja, the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, told newsmen the government was not oblivious of the pains inflicted by Nigerians as a result of the new policy. In order to ameliorate those pains, he said the government had commenced a ‘massive mass transit scheme’ aimed at cushioning the effects of the subsidy removal on transportation. 1600 diesel-powered mass transit vehicles, he claimed, would be distributed. Curiously missing at the pivotal meeting were two controversial senior officials and pillars of the new policy: Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, and Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke . Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is quoted as having said that she'll resign if the presidency goes back on its decision to remove the subsidy. Media Channels Television and Galaxy Television, two local mediahouses in Lagos, covered the Lagos protests on 3 January 2012. There was also a report on the march in the Daily Times of Nigeria. [15] In addition, Facebook group pages were created to spur Nigerians globally against the fuel- subsidy removal regime. One of them (called "Nationwide Anti-Fuel Subsidy Removal: Strategies & Protests" was created on 2 January 2012 and had over 20,000 members by 9 January 2012.[16] Student websites in universities and blogs[17] are reporting the Occupy Nigeria Protests and student representatives are sending live pictures of ongoing protests. Twitter was also used as a connecting platform for the protesters. The 2012 documentary Fuelling Poverty by Ishaya Bako was based on some of the events that occurred during the fuel subsidy crisis. It was banned by the Federal government of Nigeria for being "highly provocative and likely to incite or encourage public disorder and undermine national security.". It went on to win category Best Documentary at the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards . and was praised by many Human Right activists and organisations. |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by joseph1832(m): 8:30am On Jan 08, 2015 |
January 1st 2012 seems like a life time ago. The disaster trailing the GEJ administration calls for deep reasoning. After the fall of the price of crude oil isn't there suppose to be a reduction in the price of petrol and other petroleum products? I do believe many Nigerians have short memory, if not it would have been wholly apparent that GEJ will loose the February 2015 election. 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:31am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:33am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 8:35am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Gejfreesupport: 8:38am On Jan 08, 2015 |
simpleseyi: Has he removed Subsidy now? Foolish Thug... Like father (Tinubu) like Son (simpleseyi) 2 Likes |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Gejfreesupport: 8:44am On Jan 08, 2015 |
[size=25pt]So why are we flashing back? Is this how you guys flashed back to 1984 when Buhari overthrew a democratic government and now want to democratically govern in 2015? Well sha, if he had a certificate... He would know what Karma means... [/size] 2 Likes |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Nobody: 8:45am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Woow! This calls for a moment of sober reflection. Where are the refineries promised? Our When is Nigeria going to produce leaders who can think at least two of the three steps ahead about the issues that are central to our survival as a rich nation? "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by PassingShot(m): 8:45am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Gejfreesupport: He has removed subsidy since nah! haba! |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Gejfreesupport: 8:47am On Jan 08, 2015 |
PassingShot: You are even more foolish than I thought... You don't know it was not total removal... EWU! And you guys would be calling GEJ clueless.. Na wa o... I weap.. If not that Buhari destroyed our Education system.... We would have intelligent youths in 2015.. 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by alienvirus: 8:51am On Jan 08, 2015 |
How time flies |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by PassingShot(m): 8:52am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Gejfreesupport: Your parents didn't do a good job with you. They failed in raising a responsible man and I'm sorry I can't help that. Take your insults to your fellow untrained m.o.r.o.n.s like you. 3 Likes |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 9:05am On Jan 08, 2015 |
where is the refinery as promise? |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Gejfreesupport: 9:37am On Jan 08, 2015 |
PassingShot: Get a life.. You sanctimonious tool! 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by gbounty: 9:41am On Jan 08, 2015 |
Oga Jonah, you see your life? We told you to kill corruption but instead you tried to kill Nigeria anyway we'll accept your apology but please don't ask for our votes again. once beating twice shy ..................GMB all the way 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 10:24am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by wazobiaforu(m): 11:10am On Jan 08, 2015 |
More than a million unemployed Nigerian graduates came out for a sham immigration recruitment exercise after 1,500naira had been dubiously collected from them by president Goodluck Jonathans minister of interior Aba Moro, only to discover that they've been scammed over a non existing job •23 jobless youth died •167 were injured •A lot of certificates and other documents missing PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE AZIKIWE JONATHAN HAS FAILED THE NIGERIAN YOUTH QUESTIONS: •What is the hope of the affected family who loss there love one during the immigration exercise? •Why will the government scam the youths to make money? I may not know much about subsidy scam I may not know much about 20 Billion dollars scam e.t.c BUT PLEASE HELP ME BEG JONATHAN TO RETURNE MY MONEY AND THREE PEOPLE I PAID FOR BEFORE HE GO BACK TO OTUEKE .. I wont accept Mr President to scam me and go for free 1 Like |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by SweetJoystick(m): 11:11am On Jan 08, 2015 |
GEJ lucky say him roll at the tanks |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 11:29am On Jan 08, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by blackfase(m): 11:34am On Jan 08, 2015 |
How can we possibly forget. Still too fresh in the nut. Evil, wicked, thoughtless mofos..... |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Nobody: 11:49am On Jan 08, 2015 |
nigerians have really short memory especially our brothers in the east. |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 4:45pm On Jan 10, 2015 |
don't forget so soon. |
Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Joel3(m): 9:06pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
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Re: ( Occupy Nigeria 1st January 2012 ) Flash back Memory Lane. Don't forget so soon by Uyomiya: 9:35pm On Sep 03, 2023 |
Never forget 1 Like |
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