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I am sure the masses will care less where the gas comes from even if it is from the Moon. All we want is constant Electricity.

So are u saying if i change lane for the outer left to the middle i will get fined?

Another Yes Man - Is it possible to bite the hand that feeds you - In Nigeria i guess the answer is no.

Dr. Cairo Ojugboh , a medical doctor turned businessman and politician has in his ten year political career built a reputation that compares with his towering physical frame.

Dr. Ojugboh sharpened his political teeth as Special Assistant to Chief Tony Anenih , the former Minister of Works and was subsequently elected to represent Ika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives where he served as chairman of the House committee on Petroleum Resources between 2003 and 2007.
Dr. Cairo Ojugboh



Dr. Ojugboh is presently the Presidential Laison Officer to the Senate.
In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he articulates issues concerning President Umaru Yar‘Adua’s relationship with the National Assembly, showcases what he describes as the laudable achievements of the President even as he recommends a second term for Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State.
Excerpts:

What are your duties as presidential liaison officer to the senate?

My job is simple and interesting. I am an aide to the president in the National Assembly especially the senate in liaison capacity, it means that the President sends me on errands.

The senate can also pass messages through us to Mr. president and Mr. president passes messages through us to the senate it is as simple as that. That is our job.

Two years after, how can you assess the administration?

I have been in government before as a member of the National Assembly, I have equally served as a special assistant to a minister for four years in the first four years of the Obasanjo administration and so I am in a position to compare what is happening now to what was before.

This is a man who is very calm and he is a man who is very sincere. He is a good man, he is God fearing and he loves his country. He has this principle of being slow and steady and you know slow and steady wins the race.

He is not in hurry to make mistakes. In the last two years the President has sat down put a lot of things in various sectors of the economy, done a lot of research and has found ways of going into implementation. He has promised that by December we will produce 6000megawatts in the power sector, he is also working seriously on distribution.

You will notice that this is the first time that we have leadership in this country that went through the four walls of a university as at when due and that is a sort of maturity and civilization that he has brought to bear.

He is a very civilized human being, and he takes everything in his stride and calmly. This is the sort of thing that we need for the development of this country. That is why you see that people love him, Nigerians love him.

They trust him that and that is why he has no alternative, he has no choice but to perform, and he is performing.

But your assessment of his performance is not in tune with that of the general public?

That is the problem with most Nigerians they want fire brigade approach solutions and they won’t be patient. All they require is just patience and you can’t rush this government the government will perform and is performing.

Sir in what sector can you say this government has performed?

Take the petroleum industry, look at the bills he has sent to the National Assembly how he is reforming the industry, take the power sector where a lot of contracts have now been awarded for engineering, procuring, construction they take time they are not overnight affairs.

Take the innovation that is been now brought in the education sector.

The government has taken a serious look and is improving the standard of the unity schools, the universities are now been properly equipped, the equipping of the teaching hospitals is now continuing and so many others.

But the universities are grounded, lecturers are on strike?

Yes, they are on strike it is an inherited problem. You know that is the problem with Nigerians. If you are asking for salary increase, for government to be able to implement this salary increment it has to be included in the budget.

If we do not include this salary increment in the budget the National Assembly will say why did you spend money without budgeting? So everything has to be done in order. This is a government that ties itself and rightly so in the rule of law.

You cannot compare the quality of education now and what it was four or five years ago. There is obvious improvement, for a long time ASUU has not been on strike it is not easy to manage this country for heaven sake!

How do you assess the relationship between the President and the National Assembly?

The National Assembly has a president that is very cooperative. The senate is very mature, the leadership of the senate is perfect the leadership of the house of representative is very loyal and the loyalty of the president to the National Assembly is unparalleled.

But there is some assessment among some senators that the President is snobbish of the legislature?

I have never heard that no senator has said that to me. This is the first time I am hearing that. If you know any senator who believes so say it so we can go and ask him,

I will give you an example. Senator Ugbane has just come out of detention after one month in prison. Is that not reflective of the snob?

Is Mr. President a prison officer or a judge? Or is he a police officer?

This President will tell you go and do your job.

The president does not interfere in any way.

The National Assembly has a self cleansing mechanism and there are plenty of people with such accusations and in any case it is just mere accusation until proven in the court nobody can do anything about it and you cannot blame the president for that.

So it is a matter with the police, the court and the president has nothing to do with it and I can assure you. Don’t ask such a question because it is a question that can bring acrimony between both arms of government. You should ask questions that will lead to development, questions that are honest.

Sir I raise the issue on the fact that if your government claims an adherence to the rule of law should it then hold a citizen in prison for more than one month irrespective of whether the person is a Senator or not. What if the person is innocent of the charge?

Friend, how does that now become an offence of Mr. President? If the president now goes to interfere it is you journalists that will say President you are encouraging this you are encouraging that.

It is the responsibility of journalists to make this country governable for everybody and make life easier for everybody you must ask questions that are meaningful questions that can bring about cordiality and improve the society, don’t ask questions that will cause problems because whether I work for Mr. President or not you too you know very well that it is not Mr. President’s responsibility or for Mr. President to interfere in such things that you know and I know you know that.

What is your assessment on the progress of the electoral reform bills now before the National Assembly?

This is to tell you that this is a government of rule of law Mr. President does not interfere. Mr. President has taken a bill to the National Assembly and that is as far as he can go after now what the National Assembly does with it is no longer his responsibility.

One of the elements of the electoral reform bills introduced by the President is to stop decamping. Do you welcome it?

Well, the President and the executive always try to make sure that they please the opposition. The opposition are always crying that their people are decamping.

The President said fine no problem if you want your people to stay where they are you don’t want them to enjoy the big party, the PDP, let it be so. So what has the president done wrong again?

So do you agree with him, is it a good intention?

It is a law before the National Assembly so they will look at it dispassionately.

Yes, it was proposed by the Justice Uwais committee and the President accepted it…

Yes, the President, the National Council of State, the federal executive, forwarded it. That is the beauty of democracy it is now going to the people of Nigeria, the people of Nigeria will now decide.

So sir, what do you now see of the President personally receiving governor Yuguda into the PDP despite proposing a bill to prohibit decamping?

Journalists! The bill has not been passed yet. It is not an act yet, it is not an act yet!

But it is the spirit of the bill. Does he really share the spirit, does he believe in the intentions of the bill?

The bill has not been passed. In physics everything continues in its state of rest or of motion until the application of an external force. He is law abiding, he is within the ambits of the law until the law is passed.

If that bill is passed the President will not do that, so please give the president some credit.

So what is your assessment of the state of affairs in Delta state?
Good! The governor this is his first term he has done two years and he has performed beyond imagination of most of us and we are encouraging him to continue.

For a second term?

Of course we have a lot of pressure groups that are campaigning for his second term and I am in the leadership of one of them, that is Uduaghan Vision 2020 and I believe that he has done well and I have called upon my friends, the leaders of Delta North and my political associates that there is a need for stability.

Let him have his eight years finish with it and then the Delta north can look towards the younger generation.

I don’t believe that my self at fifty in the next six to eight years should be contesting the governorship of Delta State.

We should allow the younger ones who will be around 40 to 45 then to contest.

Those of us who have contested before did not get it, because of the acrimony and difficulty we went through a lot of us sat down and agreed that we should advice ourselves not to be greedy about the situation not to make it a matter of life and death, or do or die.

We should all sit down and look for a younger one who will carry the flag of the Delta North in the year 2015.

That is the resolution we have reached and we are hoping that everybody will cooperate.

A lot of Nigerians are aggrieved that the federal government is waging a war against the people in the Niger Delta region?

You can see that the President is a listening father, the issue has been addressed. The federal government has said ok we stop, the militants you stop we grant you an amnesty. What else?

What of the basic issues that led to the insurgency?

Yes, the militants have spoken the youths have spoken, they have made their points the federal government says you give us time to look into these issues you have raised.

By now the East West road would have been completed if not for the crises. You remember that Julius Berger had to pull out and we lost one year.

A lot of activities that were earmarked for the last two years have not been actualized because of these crises.

So we have appealed to the youths to accept this amnesty and give the federal government time.

Let the federal government go back to the drawing board operate the Niger Delta Development Commission master plan. If there is no peace, if the youths do not lay down their arms how can the federal government prove itself? So that is why we are appealing to the youths accept this amnesty so that the government can go in and work.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/07/18/yar%E2%80%98adua-has-no-alternative-but-to-perform-%E2%80%93-cairo-ojugboh-plo-senate/

Gbawe:
My sister , I am sorry to inform you that you are wasting your time pleading with Mr. President. A man cannot give what he does not have. Similarly , Yar Adua cannot provide the leadership he is naturally not endowed with. Blame OBj for imposing this inept fumbler on Nigeria. Yar ADua is an example of a weak and average individual who has gone further in life than his ability warrants because of a Powerful family name .

We all see Fashola performing well without Lagosians having to prostrate outside his home begging everyday !!! Lagos would be enjoying 24/7 electricity if clueless and vengefully insecure Yar Adua had heeded Fashola's plea for the deregulation of the power sector similar to what happened in the telcom sector!!! Most of our current leaders cannot do squat for Nigeria as they are not natural leaders. Many are criminals or mediocre men and women who have gained their current positions through nepotism, godfather backing , and other undemocratic 'kingmaking' practices. When we gain natural leaders through [b]free and fair elections we will see that constant electricity, potable water, good healthcare, decent housing, etc are all not things Nigerians should have to beg for given our vast endowment as a nation. [/b]

I am sorry to say - that is going to be long time before the above happens.

@A town

Check this out / Your theory will only work where you have other training institutions for example apprentice schemes and not everybody wants to go university .  I dont know whether u are aware of the situation in Nigeria - Apprentice schemes or similar institutions  dont exist.

President Umaru Yar’Adua has assured Serbian President Boris Tadic that Nigeria will not recognise Kosovo as an independent nation.
Yar’Adua made the position of the country known at a bilateral talks between the Nigerian president and his Serbian counterpart at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Sharm El Sheikh.
Kosovo, with about two million people of mostly Albanian ethnic group, proclaimed independence from Serbia in February 2008, in defiance of Serbia and Russia.
Yar’Adua said the decision not to recognise Kosovo was informed by Nigeria’s historical experience of the civil war of 1967 to 1970, fought to maintain its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“Since the end of the civil war, Nigeria has continued to embark on nation-building policies and strategies to forge a heterogeneous, yet inclusive nation,” he said.
He expressed Nigeria’s desire to deepen and consolidate the existing bilateral ties with Serbia.
Yar’Adua further noted that under the old Yugoslavia, there existed strong ties of collaboration, which was to the benefit of the two countries.
He promised to revisit the closure of the Nigerian mission in Belgrade, saying Nigerian presence in Belgrade would facilitate the expansion and consolidation of economic and scientific cooperation between the two countries.
The Serbian president had earlier appealed to Yar’Adua to re-open the Nigerian Mission in Belgrade, pointing out that such move would help to deepen and consolidate ties between the two nations.
He enjoined Nigeria not to recognise Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia, saying the country had referred the matter for adjudication at theinternational court.

He also urged Nigeria and other well-meaning members of the international court to await the judgment of the court, which he disclosed would be delivered 2010.

http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=149141

Just a quick thought. Having scanned the post i must say it is going to be an intresting topic but before u are seen as a tribialist can u change " Ibos " text references to " Igbo"

Thanks

Lack of the Electricity can be termed as being in the grave. The two instances share the same similiarity of being in total darkness.

Why the hell would i leave oil bunkering/Kidnapping for a mere 65k when i am already grossing Millions of Naira Monthly. The other day one of our boys a fellow militant was found with about 50 Million Naira in his bank account.  In short i will call the 65k a bonus for my services to Nigeria.

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Afaukwu:
Backsta:

Not so fast. It says were once , meaning in the past. Deal with the present situation: are we one now?

I dont deny their are trust issues but believe me it can be sorted out but first we need a good and fair leader.

Halleyuiah - we are all one - nobody is going nowhere - not even Obama can muster enough bail out funds.

it is more likely that by the next election 2011 will we have a new set of senators and House of reps members. So far Nigerian has about 500 senators and reps out of work collecting pension . What a drain.

your host should have provided with some login details and u need to get a yourself a ftp - a tool that allows upload your webfolder to the Host's or Isp account u purchased .

u will need your

URL - something like 192.16.0.1:8300
your username
password

or use the cpanel

Where is the moderator when u need one.

back2back:
I saw this on CNN, but they never mentioned that the girl has Nigerian root.

all said and done, this is good step forward.

While our youth in Nigeria are 'hawk ing' away their life on the street of Lagos, this girl was given opportunity to excel, and she did it!!!

Whos fault is it . Just be grateful to God atleast u have had an opportunity to better yourself and help as many u can.

cmdimkpa:
Actually im a software developer and i've helped alot of people out with their projects. maybe u should write on:

Automated Voice-Based Queue Management System, which is what MTN call centers use to manage their customer queues. I have already developed the complete project material including the working program, the source code, the documents, etc.

The whole thing goes for 25,000 flat. Call me on 07030870839 if interested.

mike

What kind of crook business is this no wonder the Nigerian education is worthless - how is a student going to learn if he or she is purchasing solutions.

Jakumo:
Please cease and desist from all further comments on this subject until BecomeRich has weighed in with his grabled comments and 500 pages of satellite pictures.

By the way this cross-country flight is an epic achievement, for it required of that youthful female pilot proficiency in instrument flying and a thorough understanding of aviation charts, which is mandatory when there is poor visibility and cloud cover, and which takes considerable time for even an adult to master.

Way to go girl.   Talk about flying colors !

Serious brain drain

WHy the hell would i leave oil bunkering for a mere sum of 65k a month-  Yar adua and his team no get head at all,   Inshort i will collect 65k and carrying on bunkering and  add kiddnapping on top.

Cross carpeting is weaking whatever is left of the Nigerian democratic system

Former aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other members of the opposition are applying, in droves, to join the PDP in an effort to have access to the party’s expanding machinery for the 2011 general elections.

Saturday Tribune’s investigation revealed that the recent setting up of an elders committee, headed by former Foreign Affairs Minister, Major Gen. Ike Nwachukwu, has provided impetus for such politicians, who want to capitalise on the ongoing reconciliation effort of the committee, to become relevant in the party.

The committee had been set up with terms of reference which include building on the reconciliation efforts of the PDP’s national leadership, speedy resolution of any misunderstanding that may still exist in states, encourage past and present political office holders to work harmoniously in the interest of the party and to create an atmosphere of peace and concord in the party.

It was understood that the committee, which regularly meets at the Legacy House in Abuja, has, since, been inundated with a deluge of requests by people who want access to the party, and now struggling to cope with the situation.

The governors of Zamfara State, Alhaji Mamuda Shinkafi and that of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda, elected under the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), had already joined the PDP with their supporters, while Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State is said to be at the verge of dumping his Peoples Progressive Alliance ((PPA) to embrace the PDP.

Saturday Tribune found out that the major motivation is tickets for elected positions in the 2011 elections which would come only when they meet the requirement of, at least, two years membership of the party unless otherwise waived by the party executive of the level where they are contesting.

With less than two years to the elections, those who are not already members are now counting on such waiver to realise their ambitions when eventually accepted in the party.

“Everything is politics. They are aware that PDP is the only party capable of guaranteeing electoral victory in the country today. That is why they either want to come back or join from the small political parties,” a PDP source said.

However, the opposition has regretted the rush to the PDP, describing it as selfish and counterproductive to the desire to have a viable opposition in the country.

While the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) described the politicians as corrupt individuals in search of access to the nation’s wealth, the ANPP observed that their motivation was the need to ‘belong.’

Speaking to Saturday Tribune, the National Publicity Secretary of the CNPP, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, remarked that the rampant defection to PDP was to put the politicians within touching distance of “oil money,” noting, “the PDP is the only supply-line.”

http://www.tribune.com.ng/18072009/news/news6.html

Omowunmimi:
Good one rely on God,water I no see,food no dey Govt sef nko? I no see(apology to Fela) where there is no Govt then where do you want to feel security the latest is the killing of DPO by Robbers

http://www.tribune.com.ng/18072009/news/news5.html

Very sad.

Please visit the below thread as start

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-124053.0.html

in regards to training  you will have to find a local ISTQB training Instructor

more info - training required.

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Thanks

Another biafra bashing thread - u people no they tire.

Evagreenfields:
Helo people.plx can i get d rough estimate of being a sun java certified programmer/developer and how long it takes to run the programme,all tins being equal.tanx

Are u talking about a self study route or Attending a college >

ekeroyal:
Dogs and Cats are noted for one thing. Cats and rats are noted for another. Struggling for useless supremacy. I need people who are more productive than ever.

Whomever they are we never care about them. They'll continue looking other peoples' own even when they claim they have. LOL

Silence they say is better than words. Henceforth

Abeg go sell one copy of your illegal stuff your face you and face me rent is due tomorrow

fajiboy:
But wait a little, don't you think introducing the "Mountain of Fire and Evangelical Ministry" as a ministry in our government might solve our neverending problems. Abi ona no know say by the time holy ghost fire begin dey burn our leaders, they go change their ways.

Complete waste of time / Most people have misinterpreted religion . infact people are spiritual beggars . if you want progress u have take the bull by the horn and it can be prayed away .

I have a 33000 Litres Tanker can give a rough guide on my earnings monthly.