₦airaland Forum

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NimrodEndOfDays:
what do you expect. He is a Tinubu supporter

You're name fits your character nimrod. Make a counter argument. It doesn't matter who I support his argument was nonsensical.

MEEVEET:
Did u read what I wrote?

Yes and I told you why you're wrong. You said they should 10x tax them if they don't agree to move. I told you they should offer tax cuts to attract companies into the state.

MEEVEET:
So a governor believed that if mobil wanted to move to akwa ibom... It's lack of office space that would stop them?

If you want mobil to move to akwa ibom it's simple... Make a law that any company that operates in akwa ibom from outside would pay 10 x the normal Tax

If you have head office in the state u pay 0.8 x tax

Then watch them move or stay either way win win

Lol you're funny. Instead of you to offer tax breaks or you want to threaten fire and brimstone. They will just leave if there's no money to made then you're left with a bigger issue. The state already has a high unemployment rate because these companies don't care to do business there.

Since Akwa Ibom already makes alot if money on royalty they would be better off cutting PAYE tax. They can't legally change the rate since its federal, but they can offer tax returns at year end to individuals who file. States in America have different tax codes depending on their situation. Uniformed taxes in Nigeria don't make sense for the states since it limits their options.

Lol, four years after building the tower, not one IOC has moved its headquarters there. Akwa Ibomites were told and foolishly believed that the IOCs would relocate because the Dakkada Tower was built. This outcome was obvious because none of the oil companies announced plans to relocate. The state loves its white elephant projects.

PS: the article lied in its title. The tower does have tenants. The headline should be "IOCs refuse to relocate HQ four years after building tower."

May 14, (THEWILL) – The multi-billion naira 21-storey smart building constructed by the Akwa Ibom State Government is yet to be occupied by tenants four years after its inauguration.

The intelligent building, initiated by the administration of Udom Emmanuel, was constructed by VKS construction firm and commissioned in March 2021, as a deliberate government intervention to support and encourage Oil companies, including ExxonMobil to have their operational base in the state.

Recall that at a gala night organised by the State Government in honour of a delegation of stakeholders in the oil industry led by former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, the former governor had stated that his administration would continue to support international oil companies (IOCs) to relocate their corporate headquarters within available resources.

“We are ready to support the relocation. ExxonMobil is a very difficult corporate citizen but the Minister can give them a directive to come.

“They process over 15bn barrels of crude from our shores and that alone should propel them. They don’t have such excellent production anywhere in the world,” the former governor had said.

It was gathered that despite Emmanuel’s commitment and persuasions, ExxonMobil and other Oil companies did not show any interest in relocating their corporate head offices to the state.

Investigation has revealed that Governor Umo Eno has been urged to donate part of the building to the Bank Of Industry (BOI) and open up other spaces for interested tenants to occupy.

An insider source, who pleaded anonymity, told our correspondent that the high cost of rent of N14 million and payment of rent in dollars placed by former governor Emmanuel scared away prospective tenants.

It was further gathered that Governor Eno had to slash the rent by half and allow payments in Naira to attract tenants.

“It is politics that is holding back ExxonMobil from coming. But we have the Bank of Industry. Savannah Energy is coming and one other company. The reason why they did not come was because the former administration insisted that the rent must be paid in dollars and at the current rate and you know the foreign exchange,” the source said.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner for Special Duty, Dr. Bassey Okon, in an interview, said Governor Eno has directed the Ministry to do a brochure for proper marketing, adding that the Ministry was making plans to bring in a marketing consultant who will stay in Abuja, Lagos and other strategic cities to market the building.

The Commissioner said the Ministry would reach out to DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) as well as Exxon Mobil to take up space in the facility, adding that the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has offered to take some floors in the building.

According to him, the Governor has engaged facility management experts for constant supply of power in the facility, adequate maintenance and upkeep of the building as well as optimal security.

“We’ve got four tenants in the smart building. We’ve got Savanna Energy. We also have Oando Oil and Gas. We have the Bank of Industry, Health and Safety as well as Ibom Deep Sea Port, so four.

“We are still trying to reach out to DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) as well as ExxonMobil. We want to have an interface with them. So, we are working gradually.

“The Governor has also engaged facility management experts. So, 24/7, there is power. There are people attending to requests. There are people tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of the building. We have a facility manager called Schneider Engineering.

“The Ministry of Internal Security has also positioned about six internal security personnel and they are running shifts. So, we’ve got internal security within the building as well,” he said.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/akwa-ibom-21-storey-smart-building-unoccupied-four-years-after-inauguration/

Lunaloopies:
Hello there, I'm nigerian but born and raised in Kenya and East Africa. My degree is Ugandan and work experience Kenyan. I'm relocating to nigeria and currently looking for work wondering if I'll have to do nysc also? I've never stepped foot there and I'd like some guidance. I'm 26

How will it affect my chances of getting a job

You'll need to join NYSC sadly 😥. It's the law that you serve as cheap labor for a year of your life. I won't waste a year of life doing such when there's money to made.

Oh well he knew the school rules before registering. He should either behave or transfer out.

Female DJs smelling money in Kano.

maasoap:
You are asking the wrong question here knowing what your average politician who has been occupying political office since 1999 is packing month in month out. Senior civil servants are not left out. Nigeria as a country is making more than enough money to make citizens comfortable through govt welfarism campaign. Corruption is what we need to kill, not that we are not generating enough revenue

You're right Nigeria has enough money to finance an expansive welfare state without you paying more taxes. They should be giving free universities, health care and housing. The current revenue they generate isn't tiny at all hence ignore the fact they chronic shortages in petrol, dilapidated schools and infrastructure decay.

KnowAll:
Not communist but a welfarist state like Sweden and co.

Really how much income tax are you ready to pay to make that a reality?

Let's just become communist already. Forget the wages they can decide what we eat, where we live, where we work and how many kids we have. The state has proven to be good at running schools, the electrical grid and other industries like oil refineries. Revolution now comrades.

highchief1:
I t don’t have anything to say.Im only full of regrets.

😴 go to bed it doesn't matter now. Theres more election coming. Vote differently in the following elections.

Nigeria is a republic so elected officials serve the their constituency. For the governors its the people of his state. Interst Groups like former governors can have influence but the governor should not be subservient to their interests. Governors are still expected to act within the law. Where in the oath of office does it say The current governor is supposed to be loyal to the former?

What is Wike asking for? Is it legal and on what grounds is it owed? The Rivers political drama just a clown show. Nobody is defecting or resigning over policy or ideological concerns. It's about loyalty to certain individuals.


Oath of office:

I, ……… do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of ……… State, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the continuance of Federal Government in Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifty Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Governor of ……… State, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria.

So help me God.

UncleAyo:
Nobody was forced?
picture 1 and 2: Chike Akunyili, late Dora Akunyili’s husband murdered by the "House Arrest" enforcer terrorists.
picture 3: 4 USA consulate convoy and staffs murdered by the same IPOB.

Yawn I dont care about Facebook post. Has anyone been convicted for these crimes or not?

Topman7:
What was the point of the sit at home period?

How did it even end?

Nobody seems to talk about it again.

Almost as though it never happened.

And why is Simon Ekpa so quiet of late?

He is usually making bombastic statements and threatening fire and brimstone on the country.

Now you can hardly hear Pim from him.

Many businesses were destroyed and lives lost over that ‘sit at home’ of a thing.

Will anybody be held to account?

What was gained from the whole ‘sit at home’ stuff?

That Era was great 👍. It was supposedly voluntary. Nobody was arrest for enforcement it from what I remember. It's not like Buhari needed an excuse to go smack some IPOBs. It should restart again make it like covid lockdown this time.

Stanleymaster1:
After working for one month they give u one bag of garri as salary fogeting that workers pay Rent, transport to work every working day and they do feed their selves. Will politician give their girl friends as low as N50, 000 for one night, not to talk of one month.

Lol yes 🤣. Why would you over pay these garden tools?

Is it Wike's fault they're idiots? Instead of using your veto proof majority to stonewall legislation and pass whatever laws you want you decide to go full-retard. This what happens when you're a mindless beta.

Yawn not a Nigerian.

Zulu11zulu:
Why are this people after Nigeria's why are thy trying to control our economy or is our president involved in this if not the Nigerian government should tell them to stop interferes in our business why only Nigerian.

Lol tell Nigeria to stop begging them for cash. You know oans come with demands for reforms. If Niger borrow from someone else they demand infrastructure and or goods as collateral. If those options aren't appealing be ready to pay more taxes and experience cuts.

The government doesn't want to end its cheap labour's force. They would have to hire them at market rates without NYSC. Some Corpers are afraid to end this program because they have worthless degrees and may not find without NYSC.

Forkthiefnubu:
When will they approve death penalty for embezzlement and bribe taking ? All of them will be in condemned men’s prison

Run for office and make that your single issue. I'll vote you a d your party in.

Nigeria needs to really think about federalism. Stop mixing, responsibilities of the state and federal government. The states will just end cost the federal government money. The executives of the state are too weak for this responsibility 😑. The governor talk about it but they dont follow through.

thesicilian:
You and who sowed it? Is it the people that started it that are now being kidnapped and killed?

You're right its clearly space aliens 👽 that are coming to kidnap and kill not Nigerians. The demons voted in the politicians and told them to give the aliens a soft touch.

There's too many illogical processes in Nigeria. The federal government should not hold state law offenders but they do currently. This is one reason why prisons were moved to the concurrent list. Most inmates are state law offenders currently.

The state governors shouldn't be burdened with signing a death warrant for federal law offenders. That burden should naturally be the presidents headache or some other federal employee. If death sentences for drug dealers become law, then these guys will get life in prisons essentially. The National assembly should rush to take death warrant out the governors hands as soon as possible.

PS: If this information isn't accurate please correct me.

Correlation is not causation.

Lol weird the bandits usually turn out to be Nigerian.

helinues:
Again, what radarada are you saying?

You understand me perfectly. That's why you can't defend the argument you made. Crying to the mods like an infant doesn't change that. Why do you think the police should cite repealed laws? Stop boot licking for moment and so can be reasonable.