₦airaland Forum

TonyeBarcanista:
Corruption has no State/FG dichotomy my guy. The President was supposeed to be acting with cooperation of everyone and also the EFCC was supposed to look into people's concern.

Why is Buhari yet to work on Amaechi despite Wike's indictment and numerous petitions? Why did he withdraw the suit against Sylva? Why is he yet to work on farouk Lawan? Atiku despite the ptdf indictment? What about Audu? Tinubu nko? What of Fashola?

You want to overwhelm the president so you can break him down and have something to WAIL about? Even if the president were to investigate all the cases you raised above, you will still come out with a long list of others.

The fight against corruption has to start somewhere, so no matter where it starts, I expect Wailing. Even if the president were to start with Tinubu, you lot will still wail "Use and Dump".

In all this, you've not said anything about the incompetence and complicity of your "hero" in allowing corruption to fester & flourish with Impunity under his watch.

Get a life bro and quit defending the indefensible. Most of you lot are the worst victims of corruption and yet you come online to castigate those who want to liberate you. The Nigerian project is much bigger than what you or the PDP think. The collective WILL of Nigerians to move the country forward can consume anybody standing in its path. Be advised!

tupacshakur:
Nice one Tonyebarcanista. I got your back this time around.

If Saraki and Diezani can be subjected to the whims of the law, I see no reason why the likes of Amaechi, Fashola, Tinubu, Atiku shouldn't be.

I was in Port harcourt sometimes last year and I was like, "a garden city" indeed. I also think Fashola is over-hyped considering the over 40 billion naira monthly income that accrued to the state during his 8-year tenure.

I'm no wailer. . I voted for Buhari and for change but until he extends the tentacles of his anti-corruption net to the criminals within, I ain't taking him serious.

You guys seem to get it all wrong...

PMB is the leader of the Federal Government, and not State government. Have you not noticed that the president is not particularly concerned about what goes on in various states, whether PDP or APC? It is the place of State Governors to uncover and escalate issues of corruption in their state to EFCC. The president is doing same for the Federal Government.

Nigeria operates a Federal System of government and not Unitary system where the President directly oversees everything.

mvalentine:
Nothing like that, my brother, even south africa wey been dey under apartheid law no better pass us, nah we feel say em better pass us

South Africa generates 3x more in Taxes than Nigeria generates from Oil. South Africa generates 40,000MW of electricity for a population of 45 million while Nigeria generates less than 5,000MW of electricity for a population of 170 million. South Africa has much higher GDP per Capita and Per Capita income than Nigeria.

Of the 10 largest banks in Africa, South Africa has #1 to #4 position. South African Universities are ranked far higher than Nigerian ones. South African companies like MTN, DSTV, Shoprite, Game, Park n' Shop are doing well in Nigeria. How many large Nigerian companies are doing well in SA.

The only thing Nigeria has more than South Africa is population, land mass, and natural resources. Truth is Nigeria has more potential than South Africa, but of what use is potentials if you don't harness them.

omonnakoda:
Corruption is not necessarily the same thing as incompetence though they are often present together. Why is Arik struggling? Sometimes the issue just boils down to culture. I have not come across any Nigerian business with a great culture. Nigerians need to learn how to deliver world class service which will be a great challenge considering that we have a very aggressive culture
The main challenge with government ownership is tribalism and how this influences jobs ,federal character etc

@ the bolded. Valid point, but I don't think Nigerians are that incompetent. We have a corrupt culture/system that makes even the most competent fellow looks mediocre. Nigerians perform exceptionally well outside the country but when brought back home, their performance is less than stellar.

Arik might be struggling, but then the likes of Dangote, GTBank, Glo, etc are doing well and even going international.

I am not advocating for government 100% ownership. Who even knows what is in the report? Maybe we should give them the benefit of doubt and not preempt them until the report is made public. A good model might be recommended.

omonnakoda:
Yes the Ethiopian airlines is great but it has taken a long time to get there. The question is why does it have to be government owned. Why can't we have an airline Dangote? The market volume is there but we need serious businessmen To be honest there is room for more than one airline in Nigeria

That is why I said in my last comment that "countries have figured out a model to manage their National Airlines"

It could be wholly government owned, it could be Public Private Partnership, it could be government owned but managed by private business, etc.

We have tried most of these models without success - Nigerian Airways, Air Nigeria, Virgin Nigeria, etc. The problem may not necessarily be in the models but rather in the corruption entrenched in them.

Anyone who undermines Baba's single-mindedness of purpose is doing that at his/her own peril.

Baba said "we set out to do things methodically". He said "Impatience is not a virtue...order is better than speed".

In the fullness of time indeed, the glory of Motherland shall return. God bless Baba.

(1) Corruption attacks and seeks to destroy our national institutions and character. By misdirecting into selfish hands funds intended for the public purpose, corruption distorts the economy and worsens income inequality. It creates a class of unjustly-enriched people.

Such an illegal yet powerful force soon comes to undermine democracy because its conspirators have amassed so much money that they believe they can buy government. We shall end this threat to our economic development and democratic survival. I repeat that corruption will not be tolerated by this administration; and it shall no longer be allowed to stand as if it is a respected monument in this nation. - April 01, 2015

(2) “We have seen in the last few years how huge resources were mismanaged, squandered and wasted. The new APC government is embarking on a clean up, introducing prudence and probity in public financing. - October 01, 2015.

(3) I bear no ill will against anyone on past events. Nobody should fear anything from me. We are not after anyone. People should only fear the consequences of their actions. - October 01, 2015

Baba is not just only about Corruption afterall. The Economy shall also feel his "Body Language".

In the fullness of time, everything shall fall in place again.

LadyMessi:
APC and lies is just like bread and butter.

Apparently, you did not read the article itself to see if it corroborates the title. Such bias and prejudice is limiting.

Between you and the OP, I don't know who is more mischievous & lazy.

Kukah expressed this pessimism while speaking as a guest during the Independence Anniversary programme The Platform on the topic[b] “Nigeria: Euphoria, Hysteria and Dementia, Still a long walk to freedom,”[/b]

Apparently, he had to deliver a speech that was in consonant with the topic of the lecture.

I agree that government should be of LAWS rather than of MEN. But, then you good and Patriotic men to build institutions to make and enforce the laws. Unpatriotic and evil men will only seek to make poor laws and weaken available institutions so they can't enforce the laws.

That is why Buhari is the closest thing to a "Messiah" right now. His austere and altruistic lifestyle means he is not the for personal gain but to return back sanity to reckless system.

The Ethiopian Airlines generated more revenue in 2014/2015 than all the other African airlines put together.

In Nigeria, we always blame government inefficiency when national assets are mismanaged, when the actual blame should be on corruption.

Many countries have figured out a model to manage their National Airlines. Similarly, while the NNPC is a total disgrace here in Nigeria, its contemporaries like Saudi Aramco, Petronas, Petrobras, etc have been hugely successful in their various countries, with some of them listed as global Fortune 500 companies.

Dannyset:
No part I love more than the Lai Mohammed part. He started the media opposition bruhaha alone. He was so good at it that u can't do but notice him. He was really a thorn in the flesh of many. Before APC could even think about it Lai was there. I don't know if he will do well as a Minister tho, but all in all, he's now got an opportunity to show us he can do other things aside talking.

He'll most likely be Minister for Information.

makzeze:
I tipped the following to perform well:

1. Babatunde Fashola - Works
2. Ibe Kachikwu - Petroleum
3. Audu Ogbeh - Agriculture
4.Abubakar Malami - Justice

Anyway, Welldone PMB for choosing the right team.

Abdurrahman Dambazau - Defense
Kayode Fayemi - Foreign Affairs
Chris Ngige - Health

Still expecting the real technocrats. Can't find anyone for Finance on that list.

Ofodirinwa:
They're both stupid, and i'm beginning to wonder if this is all we have in brain power. How can you deport someone from a place they drove to freely, they'll just drive back.

How can you present 'lets make other places more attractive' as a plan to decongest Lagos? Will the Lagos State government halt their own development so that others will surpass them? Will the businesses in Lagos stop hiring? Will people stop investing there even though it's the best market in the country?

People invest in PH, Enugu, Makurdi etc. But for every 1 business that goes to these places 20 go to Lagos. Lagos is now building Eko Atlantic. Will we tell them to stop? Will we build one in Ibadan, Kano, Katsina and Uyo just to make sure Lagos isn't too attractive? Will he increase the budget of Non-Lagosian states?

It's obvious to all of us that we would be advantaged by other placed being as strong as Lagos. This isn't an 'idea'. We would be advantaged if we call have N1 billion naira as well.

I do agree that Lagos still offers the most attractive choice for investors. However, I think there is merit in Pat's comment.

I do think that there are a lot of people who would seriously consider relocating from Lagos just to escape traffic stress, if only opportunities were to spring up elsewhere that can match similar opportunities in Lagos.

Even if 3 opportunities were to spring up in Lagos for every 1 that spring up in other states, the AGGREGATE opportunities from other states would still exceed that of Lagos leading to a NET outflow of residents.

So, yes, I believe that if there are sufficient investments in other states, it just might decongest Lagos or at the very minimum, reduce the population growth rate.

MaziARINZE01:
But to me, those names are recycled corrupt and old polithieftians.

I am a bit disappointed that the list is full of politicians.

I have the impression that this batch of ministers was meant to assuage all the political interests in the party. Something tells me that in the next batch, the president will exercise his full prerogative and get in real technocrats. I hope I'm right.

luvmijeje:
My happiness is seeing Fashola on that list. The gentleman is just too good to be relegated. Nigerians deserve to feel the impact of the guy.

When someone is good, let us say it...... Fashola is good.

I hope he gets Ministry of Works. He seems to be excellent in developing infrastructures.

dustmalik:
The ediotic saTANoids are deliberately ignoring your post.

I don't think the lady who opened the thread is necessarily a Tanoid. My impression is that she was a bit rattled by the President's assertion that CBN and NCC are revenue generating agencies. So she became curious and then genuinely set out to clear her doubt by asking folks in the house.

Obiagelli:
I say Buhari is the right person to bring Nigeria out of its pathetic state, that's why i spent the last 2yrs campaigning for him. My first post on this thread was sarcastic.

My apologies then.

Obiagelli:
because they say he is a dullard and he hates igbos, imagine that buhari declearing assets in everywhere and nothing from the SE.

"because they say"...and what do you say?

In 2012, CBN was the highest revenue generating agency of the FG, even more than NNPC. Before you are quick to criticize, you may want to read the links below:

http://www.businessdayonline.com/NG/index.php/banking-a-finance/49040-cbn-tops-list-of-revenue-generation-for-2012

http://www.punchng.com/opinion/viewpoint/how-cbn-makes-its-money/

How this junk got to FP so quickly is beyond me.

Obiagelli:
Which man now? Buhari

Yes ma'am.

Obiagelli:
Sarcasm bro

Just a friendly question - no offense. Why do you bear so much HATRED and RESENTMENT in your heart towards the man?

Obiagelli:
You don't know Tinubu that's why

omenka:
Rotflmao!!!

Tinubu is a powerful politician, but he is nothing near what you guys make him out to be. You guys cover him with a cloak of invincibility and omnisciency.

There are a lot that happens without any modicum of Tinubu's input.

omenka:
Lalasticlala, enough of "lists" stuff. Please come take this special "APC propaganda" to headquarters.

Thanks.

Obiagelli:
Apc propaganda, tinubu has been secretly trading stocks to keep the market up artificially

Anytime the newspapers carry negative news, it is considered TRUE and the "dullard" should be crucified. But when the same papers carry positive news, then it is PROPAGANDA sponsored by Tinubu and APC.

Hatred has made you lot loose every sense of objectivity and rationality. Keep up, but you'll have to endure this for the next 44 months.

A hungry and paid blogger doing a terrible job of attempting to rubbish the personality of Ita Enang.

For the records, Ita Enang is Senior Special Assistant to the President on Senate matters. He was also in company with the Chief of Staff to submit the list to the Senate President.

The blogger should get a a life and quit blogging or he'll get the Ogun treatment.

Ok.

Buhari, The caliber of names on that list had better be worth the suspense and the drama. If you fall my hand, you can bet that I'll be Wailing real loud.

So Saraki, can we hear the names?

The President is becoming annoying. He should just get this Ministerial issue over with already.

It is obvious the country needs Ministers to articulate and drive government policies, so why the dilly-dallying.