chibabe259: He that comes to equity must come with clean hands.
Luke 6:41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
Was Jesus Christ not conceived out of wedlock? Stop saying things that expose how shallow you are please.
Unfortunately many are shipping themselves to obodo oyinbo voluntarily as slaves through various means even at great risk of dying.
todaynewsreview: The bodies of at least 74 migrants have been washed ashore in western Libya, in the latest tragedy along the dangerous trafficking route to Europe. The Libyan Red Crescent posted photos of dozens of bodies in black and white bags lined up along the shore near the western city of Zawiya. A spokesman for the aid organisation said there were still bodies floating out at sea as the agency had no way of retrieving them. He said the migrants were all adults, mostly from sub-Saharan African countries, and all but three were men. The UN migration agency, the International Organisation of Migration (IOM), said the dinghy had set off on Saturday with 110 people on board. The agency said traffickers deliberately took the engines from the boat and then abandoned it to drift.
When the missionaries came, they preached morals and ethics which hinder some Africa countries to attack there colonists!, Gave us schools and hospitals.. Now will we have our own churches and will can't afford what they're giving us
Well said. Our gods of men pastorpreneurs are busy establishing universities for making money. They cannot even establish subsidised primary schools that most of them attended, which rescued them from the miserable farm life of village boy that they would have lived. It is terrible! As a result we continue to voluntarily export ourselves as underemployed second class residents of oyinbo countries. What a loss.
anochuko01: hear stupid question! shows that hatred wouldn't even allow you reason! is a teaching hospital for profit, training or research? what then is the use of a poultry to an agricultural school?! mtcheeew!
Is it hatred that blinded you from reading and understanding what was clearly written?
Statsocial: Series of activities to make the day memorable were rolled out by the University Management ably led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju. One of such event was the commissioning of the 30,000 capacity Automated Layer Pen at the University’s Commercial Farm to complement the existing 12,000 capacity which has been serving the poultry product to the University community and its environs in order to reach wider consumers.
ashjay001: U're d immature kid(some kids are actually matured)!
We have 36 states, not counting d fct! And, u can only mention osun!
Pmb found a way to meet their needs, gej n his coordinating minister were dancing while things were burning! Less than five states were viable under d buffoon!
If your Bubu and his All Poverty Congress, APC 40 cabal thieves are not capones of stealing and corruption, should he not have investigated the governors and tried them for corruption? Like president, like governors. Plenty corruption.
U claim they cant be in a recession, due to the amount budgeted, yet complain abt increase in d price of commodities? Take a position n stand by it!
Under the same conditions as these, gej was owing 5mnths+ salary, owing contractors, abandoned all projects, no power, no pms, states were in tatters(some owing 9mnths salary, all staff) n more! All these, barely a year after d end of an oil boom($100+/barrel) of several years!
Pmb took a failed economy(mono economy with oil at less than $30/barrel), checked d downward spiral, stabilised it n now is trying to revive it! All, with oil still less than $60/barrel?!
Pls, u can continue with ur delusions, but, tell it to d gullible!
States were in tatters and you dare blame Jonathan? How old are you? Seriously!!!
femi4: Be careful what you wish for......indirectly wanting kidney issue in the future
Does the same apply to those Christians who sing Abraham's blessings are mine? Are they indirectly wanting barrenness issues and fathering a child with their housemaid upon approval by their aged wife?
ashjay001: U're free to go round in circles! U would have been joyous, if ds admin had abandoned d project, as d initiators did, n resumed their own brand new project/s? Like wike did to d light rail project?
So far, d dying soldier is yet to disappoint, as greatly has d buffoon did! In two years, with less funds, he has dusted d nincompoop!
Take that to any bank!?
Less funds? Dusted? Those words seem to have taken on a new meaning with you.
Why is no one asking why we are in recession despite budgets as follows:
ashjay001: Minimum wage is still 18k on less income, and this govt has been paying it!
Check ur post, u'll see, all tiers of govt shared 585b in 2013? This is 2017, give me 3times d govt has shared above that, since they took over in 2015! Yet, they've been paying salaries n bailing out states, paying backlogs to contractors, completing abandoned projects, starting up new projects!
We thought Adesina was d pinnacle of agric progress, he has been eclipsed!
There have been no jobs in nigeria, since I was born! The oyibo man, it was, that said we were in a recession, now, he has come to say we've exited!? Why didnt u doubt him d first time?
Jobs have always been hard to come by in our country! The only difference now is; political looters have been finding it difficult to access our treasury, which inturn has reduced their spendthrift tendencies, which inturn has reduced d handouts n elephant projects they generally embarked on!
I av been noticing other countries in africa, kenya, algeria, eygpt, rwanda even ghana!? Nigeria is far behind them in physical development! Compare their rails, power, schools, infrastructures!
We failed before this govt came in, lets see if they can deliver, if not, I would be at d forefront of booting them out, should a viable candidate contest! Just dont tell me that buffoon was better!
You are a learner. Go and ask Femi Adesina, your boss how to do image laundering for the dying old soldier in Aso Rock. Let us see who the real buffoon is.
nawtyme: Previous Govts Initiated ‘Most Of The Things This Administration Is Doing’ – Adesina
A majority of the projects the Muhammadu Buhari administration is working on was inherited from previous administrations, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity has said.
Mr Femi Adesina said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s special Independence anniversary programme on Sunday.
“Most of the things this administration is doing – 60 to 70 percent of them – were initiated by previous governments,” he said.
“That shows you that in the past a government will come and say ‘this is not our project’ And it will discard what was being done and start fresh ones.”
As a result, Mr Adesina said there are many half and quarter-completed abandoned projects. But rather than abandon the project, he explained that the current administration will complete it.
An example is the Abuja-Kaduna rail project which the Presidential aide said was up to maybe 60 to 70 percent complete when the last administration left.
“This administration came, completed it and inaugurated it. Then you will still find some people shouting, ‘they are claiming credit for what the past administration started,” he said.
“It shows there is a mentality in Nigeria that makes governments not want to complete what previous governments have started. But this administration is not going that way at all, it is just doing what needs to be done for the good of the country.”
Another example is the Mambilla power project, which has been in the works since 1972, but has now started taking shape under this administration.
In going about its activities, Mr Adesina said the Federal Government follows due process in the awarding of contracts, stressing that projects worth above N50m will require the permission of the Federal Executive Council before such a contract can be awarded.
“One thing this government does scrupulously is to follow due process in the award of all these contracts and projects.
“Anything that is above N50m must come to the Federal Executive Council. Before the FEC will endorse any project or contract, the Bureau of Public Procurement must have signed off on that project that it is worthy to be done and the projections are good, that this government does not joke about.”
Its new year and guys are traveling to spend time and celebrate with family and friends. A friend of my just sent in these picture about his journey from Port Harcourt To Enugu yesterday in the new train.
EFOLK5: Nigerians let's also lookat it from this angle, that the innocent lady(if actually she's been entrusted with those kids) may have highlighted that in her terms of engagement, with that she can't be crucified if the parents failed to point that out with the school authority. It's also possible this could be a riverine school where did kind of adventure can't be avoided. I think the parents should be blamed for just dumping this innocent kids with incompetent day care center masquerading as schools without giving a Bleep about the their welfare while with them. If their parents see anything bad about this, then nothing stops them from doing the needful.
I am sorry for you and the teacher. If a parent sues her AND the school for professional negligence, she will eat beans and garri for Kirikiri prison,
Obasanjo endorses APC moves, as party leadership visit Abeokuta 22.Dec 2013
The push by the opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC to dislodge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP received a boost yesterday as former President Olusegun Obasanjo openly threw his weight behind the APC’s current initiatives. The APC leadership, comprising some national leaders and governors visited him Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Saturday to solicit the former president’s support for the party in the forthcoming elections. The party leaders, which started converging on Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion around 5:22pm, included former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s Interim National Chairman, Bisi Akande; former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari; former speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Masari; former Borno State governor, Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff; Senator Osita Isunazor; Senator Bukola Saraki and Lai Mohammed. Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State came to the former president’s house in company with the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissioin, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and others in a convoy of three black jeeps. Other APC governors at the meeting included Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Abdulfattah Ahmed (Kwara), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) and Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo). The Chairman of the New PDP, Kawu Baraje led some of his members and the former Kaduna State Chairman, Yero Makama, to the meeting. Presenting the party chieftains and the APC governors to Obasanjo during the opening of the meeting, Akande said the party was in support of the former president’s 18-page letter to President Goodluck Jonathan. The APC National Leader, Tinubu who alluded to Obasanjo’s contribution to the building of the Nigerian nation, lamented that the country was divided more than ever. Apparently referring to Obasanjo’s recent letter to Jonathan, he enjoined the former president not to shy away from speaking the truth. Tinubu added that the APC had resolved to rescue Nigeria, appealing to Obasanjo to lead the mission. “You’ve come out of tribulation and held the highest position in this country. We are here because of your courage. Nobody can say he has information more than you. You have surmounted a number of crises. Nigeria is divided more than before; to realise stable Nigeria, we want to encourage you to continue to speak the truth. We’re resolved and determined to rescue Nigeria. We want you as navigator,” he said.
Tolexander: Just like Buhari, the teacher and Nigerian masses as the pupils.
Buhari could travel to UK at will to treat himself in one of the best hospitals and medical practitioners. While the masses can't afford doing that. So obvious in the Aso Rock clinic with no syringe as alleged by Aishat Buhari.
Buhari is the protected teacher, Nigerian masses are the unprotected pupils The boat can be likened to be Nigeria while the river on which the boat moves is all form of sicknesses.
Are you inside my head I was going to type along the same lines. Bubu has fcvked us up big time with his 40 cabal thieves of the All Poverty Congress, APC
The govt was vindictive! Its like pmb, sacking mama taraba n claiming that she had some explaining to do concerning some missing 11m, just after she confirmed her loyalty for atiku!
Anyone can twist d narrative, to his defence!
We can only wish for a more credible govt, but never compare d past govt favourably, with this! That past govt, was an aberration! Within a year of d oil price collapse(2014-2015), nigeria was already in dire straits, yet it was supposedly being managed by a renowned economist(noi) n a do-gooder(gej)!
For d fact that this govt brought us out of those straits, inspite of d oil price n d debt burden, they deserve commendations n not vilification!
I am not sure that you live in our country to be talking of this government bringing us out of any dire straits. We have sunk deeper with fuel subsidy removed, stamp duty on banking transactions, recovered loot yet exchange rate is almost double what they complained about while campaigning and we are still in recession with massive unemployment instead of the jobs they promised.
For NOI and Jonathan's record on managing the oil price collapse despite increased minimum wage from N7,500 to N18,000 and oil subsidy that the All Poverty Congress, APC liars prevented from being scrapped, read below. Please note that was in 2013!!!
FG, States, LGs Share N568.4 Billion for Oct 15 NOVEMBER 2013
Also, $1billion was proposed for distribution to complement shortfall in expected revenue." The $1billion is a compromise by the FG over its words in September not to augment shortfalls anymore.
Responding to the presentation, the chairman of the States Commissioners of Finance and Ebonyi State Commissioner of Finance, Mr Timothy Odaah, lamented that the statutory allocation was getting smaller and smaller. "It appears this is the worst in terms of returns. This is the least in allocations as far as this year is concerned. We are mourning the dearth of funds and this is a wakeup call for states and local governments to buoy up their internally generated revenue."
While appreciating the "magnanimity" of President Goodluck Jonathan to approve the $1billion from the excess crude account and to be shared among the federal, state and local governments, Odaah expressed disappointment with the returns made by the NNPC.
He said that the states had requested for $2bn to complement for the shortfall in revenue but got only $1billion. In September, Odaah and fellow commissioners had walked out of the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) when the federal government said that the framework of the 2013 budget was no longer realistic and it won't augment shortfall in revenue. Odaah raised issues with the statutory allocations of previous months.
tuniski: Wake up, the capone of thieves is currently the landlord of Aso Rock.
Real capone. He is the capo di tutti capo of the barawo rats occupying Aso Rock so tey even the wife and pikin don turn wailers by force.
NgcoboP: ..The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has followed the footsteps of her daughter, Zahra, by criticising the management of Aso Rock Clinic.
Zahra Buhari had last week taken to her Instagram page to criticise the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Jalal Arabi, for his inability to provide even Paracetamol tablets to the clinic despite a budget of N3 billion for the provision of drugs to the hospital.
Speaking Monday at a stakeholders meeting on Reproductive, Maternal, Nutrition, Child Advocacy and Health and Nutrition, RMNCAH+N, at the State House, Abuja, Mrs. Buhari said she recently fell ill and was advised to travel to London for treatment, but she refused.
“I called the Aso Clinic to find out if they have an X-Ray machine, they said it’s not working “In the end I had to go to a hospital owned and operated by foreigners 100 per cent
“There is a budget for the Hospital and if you go there now, you will see a number of constructions going on but they don’t have a single syringe there. What is the purpose of the buildings if there are no equipment there to work with?”
“You can imagine what happens across the states to governors wives if this will happen to me in Abuja,” she said.
The Aso Rock Clinic management said last week it was short of funds for major projects and purchases and would demand the commercialisation of the clinic’s operations for efficiency.
General Buratai Bought Second Dubai Property Days After Appointment As Chief Of Army Staff
General Tukur Yusuf Buratai bought a second choice property in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, days after his appointment as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), an investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed.
More Details Emerge On Nigeria Chief Of Army Staff General Buratai’s Dubai Properties
An ongoing investigation by SaharaReporters into properties acquired in Dubai by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Tukur Buratai, has revealed more details about the officer’s real estate acquisitions estimated at N160 million at the minimum.
ashjay001: I never liked Farida, she disappointed d same way d buffoon did!
Someone with brain would know that, her saying anything then, was tantamount to suicide! That govt was vindictive, sanusi anyone?
You have allowed propaganda of the ALl Poverty Congress, APC to overwhelm you. Sanusi is a smart crook who only started singing discordant tunes about missing NNPC money that kept changing AFTER he was indicted for looting our CBN. Please stop allowing yourself to be deceived. You don't understand what the born-to-rule foolanis would do top keep their grip on power. Southerners are so foolish fighting among themselves with derisive names while the north is solid.
barcanista: Since I was born, I have never witness the kind of hypocrisy, double standard and demonisation that is currently perpetrated by Muhammadu Buhari, the APC, Alhaji Sanusi, Osinbajo and their "good governance crusaders" against the person of President Goodluck Jonathan, Allison Madekwe, and other government officials.
Alhajis Buhari and Sanusi and APC have been going about using every platform to talk about a "missing $20b", cheered by their hypocritical followers that pride themselves as good governance crusaders. They have deliberately gone blind over the fraud of CBN under Sanusi as outlined by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria report in February 2014.
Sanusi Indicted And Removed For Fraud According to the report (see below) Sanusi was indicted for Gross Misconduct that bothers on fraud and financial recklessness among other offence. The FRCN subsequently advised Mr President to remove Lamido Sanusi from office for further investigation and probe after the explanation of Sanusi appeared more like a tale and outrightly illogical according to FRCN. The council indicates that the explanation provided by Sanusi is “a clear display of incompetence, nonchalance, fraud, wastefulness, and abuse of due process and deliberate efforts to misrepresent facts on the part of the leadership of the CBN.”
The council advised the President to exercise the powers conferred on him by Section 11(2)(f) of the CBN Act 2007 or invoke Section 11(2)(c) of the said Act “and cause the governor and the deputy governors to cease from holding office in the CBN.”
April 2014: VP-elect Yemi Osibanjo Filed Case To Stop Sanusi Probe Rather than Sanusi to prove his innocence in court, he filed a case in Federal High Court, Lagos to STOP FRCN and Other Security Agencies from investigating and prosecuting him through three Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, Dr. Kanyinsola Ajayi and Kola Awodien. http://www.theguardianmobile.com/readNewsItem1.php?nid=24587
13 May 2014: Lagos Judge Tshoho Grants Sanusi Prayers High Court Judge John Tshoho rather than uphold the constitutional powers of FRCN to investigate probe Sanusi, he granted the prayers of Lamido Sanusi and BARRED FRCN from further investigation or probing Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. In his own words... “Prejudice is very pronounced in the language of that document. The language of the briefing note (transmitted by the FRCN to the presidency) conveys a sense of the defendant desperately goading the presidency to deal with the plaintiff,” “The plaintiff submitting himself for investigation (by FRCN) is like the cockroach finding itself in the midst of fowls. Such a cockroach cannot be innocent,”. http://www.tv360nigeria.com/?p=11923
Despite the fact the President Jonathan commissioned PWC to audit NNPC books to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of Sanusi's claim, Buhari, APC, Sanusi and their online agents that parade themselves as good governance and anticorruption apostles have been crying blue murder but refused to comment on the FRCN report nor the APC's VP elect role in shielding Sanusi for probe.
April 26, 2015: Buhari's Display of Hypocrisy In his usual hypocrisy, General Buahri vowed to re-visit the $20b allegation but said NOTHING about the FRCN report. In his own word... “Imagine a situation where the former CBN governor who by God ‘s grace would later become the Emir of Kano raised an issue of missing billions of money, not in Naira but in Dollars, $20 billion. “What happened, instead of investigating to know whether it was true that the money was missing or not, they simply found a reason to remove him. So these are the issues we are talking about…" Contrary to the lies of Alhaji Buhari, Sanusi wasn't removed because he raised alarm, he was removed because he was indicted by FRCN. Jonathan also never kept mute, he commissioned PWC to audit the books. Buhari was also blind to talk about prosecuting Sanusi for the CBN fraud. Perhaps the Emir is as "incorruptible" as him(Buhari)
The decision to suspend the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido was based on a report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria dated June 7, 2013.
The report was made after a review of Sanusi’s response to the query issued to him by the President over the apex bank’s financial statement of 2012. His response was dated May 20, 2013.
According to a copy of the report obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the council indicates that the explanation provided by the suspended CBN governor is “a clear display of incompetence, nonchalance, fraud, wastefulness, and abuse of due process and deliberate efforts to misrepresent facts on the part of the leadership of the CBN.”
The council advised the President to exercise the powers conferred on him by Section 11(2)(f) of the CBN Act 2007 or invoke Section 11(2)(c) of the said Act “and cause the governor and the deputy governors to cease from holding office in the CBN.”
The report read: The particulars of the infractions against Sanusi are:
Persistent refusal and/or negligence to comply with the Public Procurement Act in the procurement practices of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
(A) By virtue of Section 15 (1)(a) of the Public Procurement Act, the provisions of the Act are expected to comply to ‘all procurement of goods, works and services carried out by the Federal Government of Nigeria and all procurement entities.’ This definition clearly includes the Central Bank of Nigeria.
(B) It is however regrettable that the Central Bank of Nigeria, under his leadership, has refused and/or neglected to comply with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (PPA). You will recall that one of the primary reasons for the enactment of the PPA was the need to promote transparency, competitiveness, cost of effectiveness and professionalism in the public sector procurement system.
lloyds: Nairaland and major social media mediums needs to streamline posts. Control definitely has to be put in place very urgently. Some unguided people of opposite religions and atheist and kids can't just keep throwing slanders at respected Christian Institutions and Leaders. E.A Adeboye has never forced anybody to come to his church nor give tithes to him. If you feel that you don't like tithing, then make it personal to yourselves instead of disrespecting persons.
You can establish your own church and not demand for offerings and tithes.
Does Adeboye's church pay TAXES? If not then it is every Nigerian's business what he does with the money he raises in his business centre. I hope you understand this simple logic.
oz4real83: the nigerian people and our political structure are making such a reality almost impossible. Do u know how much to buy a candidate form in any of our parties? How many decent and qualified youths can afford that?
You have rightly noted that it is ALMOST impossible, which means a lot of calculated efforts and persistence is required. If you sensitise ENOUGH youths to enroll in the wards of your LGA that would be a nice start. You all can contribute your own money towards securing a LGA Councillor position after putting pressure on the party to also reduce the cost of nomination forms. PDP did similar in Lagos elections in 2015. Below is meant positively, please. Cheers.
This is the worst inspector general of police Nigeria has ever produced no wonder Nigeria police force is ranked as the worst police force in the world
Worst Inspector General working with the worst president ever in Nigerian history.
oz4real83: when u cook food using the same ingredients and technique,u will always get the same result. APC was formed using major ingredients from PDP that is why we are having the same results since 1999. We need a brand new set of politicians that have not been ''virused'' by these present politicians whether Apc or Pdp.
Blue3k: Still waiting on light rail line. Who ever commissions that will stroll in lIke Obama after killing Osama. Thats one of majob things it needs to be metropolises. The buses cool I guess. E-ticketing is good.
We have been waiting since 1983 when Jakande started construction works on the metro. $$$$$$$$$ billions stolen and wasted since 2010 yet nothing to show. For how much longer shall we wait?
Splashme: The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on Tuesday, said that the cancellation of the Lagos metroline project in 1985 was a major mistake and disservice to many Nigerians.
Jakande spoke in Lagos during the launch of a book which chronicled his life in politics and journalism.
The book, entitled, ‘Jakande: Leadership in Action’ is written by Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, who told the audience at the event that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was not responsible for the cancellation of the project.
Jakande said, “Reflecting on the metroline project, I think it is a major disservice to many Nigerians. Imagine how many people would have benefitted. It would have made life easier and changed the face of transport in Lagos. Whoever cancelled it or gave the advice towards its cancellation didn’t do right.”
The former governor asked Nigerians not to vote for unserious leaders in the coming polls, saying the elections presented Nigerians with a good opportunity that should not be squandered.
Expressing the hope that Nigeria would soon overcome its developmental challenges, Jakande said hope would be actualised faster if credible people emerged as leaders in the next dispensation.
He said, “This book comes at a very auspicious time in Nigeria’s history as we need leaders who can act. We need leaders who would not compromise the standards of good governance. God has blessed this nation the most in Africa, although we have not reached where we should be; with the right leaders, Nigeria would overcome its challenges.”
Firefire: Fellow Nairalanders, in response to Fashola comments below on not receiving enough support from the federal government to complete the Lagos light rail project.
[size=15pt] "Fashola said all over the world, when cities and states build municipal rails like what Lagos is doing, their central governments support them morally and financially"[/size]
Lagos: How We Spent N160bn World Bank Loan on Light Rail Project
The Lagos State Government yesterday justified the N160 billion it borrowed from the World Bank, noting that the fund was channelled to finance its light rail (blue line) project.
TTC in talks to sell old trains to Lagos. Are they safe enough? AUGUST 10, 2011
As Toronto trainspotters gleefully take maiden rides on the TTC's Rocket, commuters in Lagos, Nigeria may be about to get some new trains of their own. Our old ones.
A TTC spokesperson has confirmed that the commission is negotiating with a private group to sell up to 260 used train cars to the West African megacity's new transit project.
"I can confirm that the TTC is in discussion with a third party that wants to purchase trains for Lagos," said commission spokesperson Brad Ross. "Over a period of time, they will be taken out of service and then transported over to Nigeria."
The cars being considered for sale are the TTC's old H-5 and H-6 models, which will be decommissioned as the TTC rolls out its new fleet of Rockets. Ross predicts the earliest they could be shipped to Nigeria is sometime in 2012.
Traffic snarls are already a major economic problem in the Nigerian capital, a booming city that will reach an estimated population of 25 million by 2015. A new above-ground rail system designed to carry 1.5 million people a day has already broken ground, and Lagos Governor Babtunde Fashola has said it "will be the most multi-dimensional and most impactful" of the government's efforts to reduce traffic congestion.
Fashola visited Toronto earlier this year to inspect the TTC trains.
The Lagos deal would be the first of its kind for the TTC. Decommissioned cars are usually sold for scrap metal and can fetch up to $1,500 dollar each. While Ross declined to discuss specific figures, he says the sticker price for Lagos is "significantly more" than scrap prices, putting the potential profits to the TTC in the millions of dollars.
It is not unusual for technology from western nations to end up in poorer countries. Marketplaces in Africa and Asia are flooded with North American clothes, computers, and even cars, but the purchase of larger technology like trains is rarer.
The cars will have to be significantly refurbished to fit existing infrastructure in Lagos, and some Nigerian media reports have lamented that the government appears to have settled on "tokundo," or used, trains instead of brand new vehicles.
Although half the cars are more than 30 years old, Ross is adamant they are perfectly safe and are only being decommissioned for capacity reasons. But he also admitted the TTC is not required to make sure the cars meet any safety standards before selling them.
"Once sold, it's up to the new operator to ensure they are in good working order," he said. "They do need to be maintained much more frequently than the new trains, simply because of their age. At some point they will run out their useful life."
Murtaza Haider, director of the Institute of Housing and Mobility at Ryerson University, said the age of the cars is definitely a cause for concern.
"We should be ensuring that there is some service life left in these vehicles and we're not going to be playing havoc with the lives of those who would ride these vehicles," Haider said. "There's metal fatigue, and that metal fatigue could result in dangerous conditions. I would be paying a close watch on this for the next ten years to see how many accidents do happen in Lagos."
He also warned that while rail systems are glamorous as far as transit infrastructure goes, they are not always as effective at reducing congestion as other options. Nevertheless, new rail systems are frequently preferred because governments can take advantage of kickbacks from large contracts.
According to media reports, the cost estimates for the Lagos rail project have varied wildly from $1.2 billion to $30 billion. In 2010, a Nigerian government watchdog accused Fashola's government of widespread corruption.
"More often than not, politicians favour rail transit because it is more expensive," Haider said. "It's almost useless in some cases, and less productive in most cases, than a bus system. But you can't buy busses for $30 billion. You can inflate prices and make a lot of money buying a rail system."
oz4real83: The major attribute of a typical Nigerian police officer and a politician is the ability to deny something that is visible and audible to the blind and deaf. We all know the truth Mr AIG and your actions speak louder than your words only that in Nigeria,public opinion doesn't count.
We all taught that will change with Bubu and his 40 cabal thieves of the All Poverty Congress, APC. But no, it has gotten worse. We have now realised that they were liars from the onset.
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