The Federal Government on Friday stated that it is budgeting N2billion for the presidential inauguration activities of the in-coming administration on May 29.  â€Ž

A social media message that went viral in April had claimed that during a purported meeting between  President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President had said N3 billion would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won't be paid.

But briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the inauguration on May 29th, the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub- Committee of the Presidential Inauguration Planning Committee, Chief Edem Duke, said it was not true that the transitional committee had budgeted N3 billion.

Duke also said that over 50 presidents and heads of government across the globe will attend the inauguration ceremony of the incoming administration of Buhari.

The one week programme started yesterday with Jumaat prayer at the National Central Mosque, Abuja.

According to him, invitation cards have been dispatched to all the 54 countries in the African continent and other countries of the world.

Duke, who is also the Minister of Culture and Tourism, said: “As we speak the 54 countries of the continent of Africa have been invited. Very many of the head of states will be coming.

“There has been a huge interest, especially, from head of countries in Europe to attend this inauguration and at the last count I think we must have in excess of about 50 heads of state and delegation expected at this inauguration.” He added

He also disclosed that a high security strategy is being put in place for a hitch-free inauguration, adding that all invitees for the various segments of the inauguration will be subjected to thorough screening.

He said that some roads in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be blocked on the inauguration day to ensure smooth movement to and from the Eagle Square venue of the inauguration.

He said: “The security agencies are working in close concert to ensure that there is absolutely no threat to the security of this inauguration.”

“Arrangements are been made to screen all the invitees long before the access the perimeters of the location.” He said

He also pointed out that not all residents of the city need to throng the venue of the inauguration as big screens will be stationed at various points of the city to beam live proceedings of the inauguration.

“There is also a plan that in some locations within the city there might be big screens for members of the public to follow the activities of the swearing-in, especially. So people don’t need to come to the Eagle Square if they don’t have invitation cards.”

Co-Chairman of the sub-committee, Chief Pius Akinyelure said that everything is being put in place to achieve the overall objectives of the committee.

On his part, a member of the committee, Senator-elect Dino Malaye said: “We are very ready and we have worked harmoniously with the outgoing government to ensure we have a befitting inauguration.”


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Has anyone seen "change" ?

Thieves give the money to buhari to start business since oil done drop

What is the money for?

For God's sake, the way these guys mention billion for every small thing...you will think Billion has only 4 zeros...are they MAD?

I said 2 Billion for what?

Are you renting the hotel for the other presidents who ofcourse also have their allowances?

Are you serving food at eagles square?

Are you sowing new clothes for the soldiers?

Is the invitation card not merely on official letter head? Or are you printing with gold?



See...people r dying of hunger, no salary, no food, no water, no light, no fuel, no security.....

if you spend that 2 Billion naira on one day event....may God punish you.

Amin

it's business as usual

Ok

soe:
What is the money for?

For God's sake, the way these guys mention billion for every small thing...you will think Billion has only 4 zeros...are they MAD?

I said 2 Billion for what?

Are you renting the hotel for the other presidents who ofcourse also have their allowances?

Are you serving food at eagles square?

Are you sowing new clothes for the soldiers?

Is the invitation card not merely on official letter head? Or are you printing with gold?



See...people r dying of hunger, no salary, no food, no light, no fuel, no security.....if you spend that 2 Billion naira on one day event....may God judge the people involved.

Amin

do you know that GMB is involved!

Ok

2 billion for a day get together. In a country where workers have not been paid for over six months . this is jungle for real

buhari!!!! Buhari!!! Buhari!!! Hw many times did i call your name?? Even you

buhari!!!! Buhari!!! Buhari!!! Hw many times did i call your name?? Even you

OREMUSSANCTUS:
Has anyone seen "change" ?

I just called him now
He said he is coming in few days time

tucky200:

I just called him now
He said he is coming in few days time

N2b ?

No wonder Naira has no value since it's being spent like cowries .

mrborntodoit:
N15B ?

No wonder Naira has no value since it's being spent like cowries .

My guy it's too early now, where you see N15B

Please will they pay the invitees for honoring the invitation cause I am lost of words.

RockMaxi:



My guy it's too early now, where you see N15B.

I think this is sensationalism. Reading between the lines I can't see any N2B mentioned except the disputed N3B.

No mimd am jare,na too much garri dey cause am

Culled from the article:

"during a purported meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President had said N3 billion would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won't be paid."


So why the sensationalism?

MUMINATED:
No mimd am jare,na too much garri dey cause am

Guy how far. Check my edited post.

SkyBlue1:
Culled from the article:

"during a purported meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President had said N3 billion would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won't be paid."


So why the sensationalism?

You know these dolts have such small brains they can only read a title and that's it.

RockMaxi:


Guy how far. Check my edited post.

Yea,i saw it but i wa7 refering to the guy you quoted

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SkyBlue1:
Culled from the article:

"during a purported meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President had said N3 billion would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won't be paid."


So why the sensationalism?

Are you minding these morons'? Tanoids are the most brainless coons of all time.

baralatie:

do you know that GMB is involved!

Did you read the beginning part of the write-up ??

SkyBlue1:
Culled from the article:

"during a purported meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President had said N3 billion would be spent on his transition committee while Buhari was reported to have said that members of his own committee were volunteers who won't be paid."


So why the sensationalism?

U or ur father was there when he said it, or u av a video of him saying it. Anything that will accuse GEJ and vindicate GMB is what u will want t hear. Don't worry just some days left. And don't call GEJ's name again abeg. The article just told u its not true that 2B will be spent entirely for the whole inaugaration; spent on the outgoing and incoming and every other activity. Is Dino Maleye not an APC member, is he also not an incoming senator. So u think he his working for free. Its so sad, that a lot Nigerians will be deceived by the name GMB! The more u look, the less u see... My advice for u is that u open ur eyes well, support and scrutinize the incoming without sentiments. If not they will keep telling u stories, eating the money and nothing will be on ground.
Gracias!!!

Nigeria

Hope people can see why Jonathan was voted out. He allows money to be spent anyhow. I tried reading the article like twice, cannot see anything that will cost more than N100million. The invited guests will take care of themselves, does not cost money to block roads, prayer is free, don't know what activities they have for monday- thursdays, but can't think of anything that will cost a lot. The only thing that should gulp money is the dinner, and am sure that can be done with 10million naira. And Buhari has said that his people are volunteers, so where is the money going to?

Is it not shameful that a write-up this short cannot be fully understood by Tanoids. While the president-elect's committee are doing voluntary work, same cannot be said of the ever greedy Jona committee.

Two billion in one day; I SMH for this country.
Befitting inauguration my foot.

I smell dead rat.

Oh so BabaOneChance will gulp 2 billion naira. The man has already started incuring more expenses for us. Another expenses would be to pay off the loan he borrowed from the bank to pick his nomination form

Let them waste the last resources they can and leave office for a better government.

Jonathan administration = wasteful administration

ShowYourCertificate:
Oh so BabaOneChance will gulp 2 billion naira. The man has already started incuring more expenses for us. Another expenses would be to pay off the loan he borrowed from the bank to pick his nomination form

it is your useless hero that is spending 2b on inauguration baba has no hand in it.

2 billion for What? Will they be sharing gold plated iPhone 6 plus at the inauguration? Even if, it's just too outrageous