₦airaland Forum

udysweet:
Nice one. I intend coming to next week as I have a burial to attend in etinan tho I'm from uyo. I would like to see things for myself, looking to see what I can do as per palm oil too, my mum used to trade in it. Maybe I'll get in touch with you when I come

Please ma can you update me on your experience after having visited the guy and the farm?

dongc:
i thought also his story was a bit of smoke screen..no doubt he was bold and brave to try... but there were alot of things he didn't say... why need edgar while his father is 10x edgar.. why did he not mention his father as the mentor so we wouldn't say he went back because he needed help anyways ..its shame with all his experience and skill would have been perfect for his family businesses ..how much is he in debt after all trials..he pays all those ..his father..

The boy na smooth operator on "ego trip"

djon78:
I think many of you are just ranting. Paddy Adenuga has got serious guts. Like the guy you quoted said. Bidding in developed countries no be beans. Did you notice the number of meetings that dude was going all across Europe.

We have many rich kids galavanting and wasting resources. But that guy showed the fibre he was made of.

In fact he will go places with time. The level of expertise, composure, that guy showed on that write is world class standard. It was never Nigerian standard, but global standard. And until most of our big business men begin to play on global standards, our economy will always be in the backwaters.


And more thing, poor folks can never attain to even half of what that guy said there. The levels is too much for your understanding. Levels is top notch. I was truly inspired by that article and my respect for him quadrupleed

There are Nigerians all over the globe breaking barrier s without so much disgusting ego.
I would rather respect people who achieved success through share hardwork and diligence not "over fed ego"
Your respect for him is for your pocket and do not begrudge you

I have got no issue with his business acumen but I have issue with the whole "show off"

He could have passed the message without all the bragging...the pride on display was louder than the message he was trying to pass across...

TheFreeOne:
That's if they have appropriate and approved documents.

I've heard of a man that eventually died of HB pressure after three of his buildings were demolished in ijesha part of Surulere for lack of necessary documents.

It's essential one have appropriate approvals when erecting structures to avoid these stories that hurts.

Virtually every property in those line has got approved documents, that road is not even a state road but federal setback. Just that they need to expand to accommodate the news Oshodi design project and you can't fight government

So they surely will be compensated

Talking about uniform , there was a study between French kids and British on their ability to dress properly..." fashion sense" you may call it

The conclusion was that French kids dress better than British kids mainly because French kids do not wear uniform to school which allows them to experiment with different styles of dressing while their British neighbor just maintain the same pattern of dress and remain uncreative

Secondly on writing exams.
Once heard a Nigerian teacher who had studied in both British And American education system compare both.
She said " British system create rivalry among students while the American system builds friendships among the students.
E.g in Britain ,when a student knows a particular subject very well,he or she is revered and single out as a champion by the rest(exactly what we have in Nigeria) , while in America ,when you are good about a subject matter,you are meant to teach and show other the rudiments... that creates a bond and friendship among students"

That is the manner the Japanese system inculcates in the students

No...his supporters prefer his "body odour language instead

One of the most useless governor ever liveth!

LaudateII:
Did you also read about how he brought a brilliant English banker named Edgar on board, who had more than 30 years of oil & gas operations and finance experience? And did you read about how he eventually raised the money before bidding? Or did you miss this part where he said;


"" He spoke about being 29, because that was how old he was when putting together this deal! Would you have preferred him to say he was 41, when he was actually 29? I don't get it. A number of 29 year olds, would probably not be thinking along those lines, because of their level of exposure or their different perspectives, on life. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

All the flak against Paddy, is simply due to the fact that he has a rich father. If his dad was a commodity trader in a Lagos market, would you all have shown this same level of resentment towards him? Just asking....

Raise which money ?

Did you read my first post?

Didn't you see where I mentioned Edger ?

His inability to pay Edger at initial bargain was one of the things that caused the failure.

Which 50million are you talking about you?

50 million dollars was for the opening bid...of which he later bidded 100million , and he clearly stated that he didn't know where the extra money would come from...am sure you didn't read that part ,you more interested in ego trip?

Did you know how many times he mentioned that particular age ?...about four different times what is so special about been 29?



I was confused by his behaviour. I told him who the others were that were on Catalan’s advisory board but he wasn’t having it, either he would be paid his princely sum to attach his name to Catalan or no deal. I was 29 at the time and was still head-strong and prideful

Here I was, in my late twenties, in a massive boardroom, with a management team of fifteen people presenting to me. I felt like I had arrived.

This bid was destined for me to win. I was meant to be the Alexander the Great of Africa oil & gas and barely into my thirties.

 

was going to ride back into Africa on my Trojan Horse and become King ""

and you can't see the pride and ego massaging in all this piece? ... even after the man admitted that he was "proud" but you busy saying otherwise, how gullible?

That is"24hours electricity

She would never have to pay NEPA bill again

LaudateII:
What exactly do you know about bidding for a quoted, well structured international exploration company, in Western Europe? [b] Do you think it is like bidding for one of those epileptic state-owned parastatals in Nigeria,[/b] which are sold to cronies of govt and their proxies? Are you aware that such international bids for foreign firms must be backed by cash, expertise and detailed plans, before it can even be considered? Are you aware that losing an international bid, can cause a dent in your corporate profile, if the reasons for the loss were untenable? Are you aware that if you are a publicly quoted company, any bids you make or any bids made by your firm, affects your stock prices?

If anyone can submit a bid, how come you have not submitted one and bought over a company in the same class as Chevron Netherlands?

Did you also read where he talked about not knowing where the money would come from?

Did you also read where he talked about learning from Nigerian experience,where meeting government officials was necessary to winning a bid and such meetings in Nigeria doesn't happen without you settling somebody,now that tells me that they have been bribing their way to get certain contracts?

What is really special about the whole bid?

Am sure he would have gone to the father to collect the money...na him papa ,so am not hating but let's not make it look like he did magic.


The guy kept talking about been super rich @29 as if life revolves around that age.
Obama retired at 54 while Trump resumed office at 71, life is turn by turn

Read the stuff,it was just full of over Sabi, pride and over fed ego

He could have passed the message without any such image laundry

What was the massage?

1.trust your instincts

2.getting the right information,is the game changer (if he had found out who the final bidder was, he probably would have won the bid.and his friend,Remi would have been of help but never confided )

3.his refusal to pay Edger for his commensurate service earlier, instead choosing "araroro" also contributed to the unsuccessful bid

Simple message that doesn't require all the bragging

Haganah:
The best job in life is to be a Nigerian Politician.

Perks include

- Generous pensions
- Immunity for life (forget all the EFCC drama)
- Eternal Approval from clergy especially the Pentecostals
- A stupidly loyal followership (whom you stole billions from, yet their loyalty is guaranteed)
- Peace for you and your family
- and the list goes on.

See Fashola, a failed politician enjoying this and you think like in saner climes he will be hiding from prosecution.

As usual the our brother praise singers will come to foolishly tell us how he deserves this.

Sorry for una!

You forgot "security vote" ?

cruzita:
A boy kisses a girl and tell that to his father in this our generation.IMPOSSIBLE

It only shows the level of trust and friendship they both share...I do have a particular uncle of such that I can share virtually anything with him

thesettingz:
See bleaching of the highest order

They call it toning

We can see the man, why don't you show us the police Man as well?

They should break the bottle and free the guy

They should be careful with Lassa fever

The second Triumphant entry of the cursed

Are they LUTH yet?

Too much show off in one piece

Pussyisfood:
Tafawa balewa is siyawa
Yakubu gowon is from pankshin, plateau state. He cannot be berom because berom are only from Jos North, JOS South, Barking Ladi, and Riyom LGAs.

Tafawa Balewa is from Bauchi and Bauchi has like 33 different tribes. Plateau has like 54 different tribes so it's misleading to give out false information

Most of what you refer to as "tribe" are not really tribes but "sub tribes"

imstrong1:
funny country everyone has a skeleton in the cupboard... the same man that killed BGL for mismanagement doesn't want to be nailed even when he is found wanting, everyone is after his/her own selfish interests.. Well he is relying on the president's to end his misery

I think Albert Okumagba should be blamed for BGL woes not Gwarzo

Look at this Hypocrite

And you are using Buhari to decimate what is left of the ruins

AnodaIT:
The new goldmine now is data
WhatsApp makes itself an integral part of your life and harvest your privacy - contacts, messages, Locations etc for sale to advertisers

Most of the free apps you get from Google survive by giving access to your data through their apps to interested advertisers, chief among them is Google

Even more so now that Facebook has bought over WhatsApp, they easily use Data from WhatsApp to gained advert revenue on Facebook #Leverage

Better and more advanced universities abroad are canversing and enticing students to come study without stress while Nigerian Universities which can't even measure up with the best in world are busy putting prospective students through hell just gain admission

thebosstrevor:
there is censorship in every press of the world and that is how press work without censorship there will be chaos

You are throwing words around

The biggest criticism of British government comes from the BBC and you still talking censorship?

thebosstrevor:
there is nothing like free press anywhere.every press has their agenda

bbc has their agenda and staff have code of conducts,try break it and you have no job

You mixing issues up... agenda and staff code is different from censorship

thebosstrevor:
i noticed that many people here lack knowledge on how the press works

in developed countries,you can be fired for liking and posting unverified news on social media

all press all over the world are censored and the government prints or publish what we wanna hear

if nigeria is saying its own press staff shouldnt post and like unverified news and claims,i am for it and i like it because the country press and its staff needs to portray a good image of Nigeria and also the organisation

if you dont like it,find another job

Oga that doesn't happen with BBC world service

This government is an offshoot of Idi Amin of Uganda


Buhari can not stand the heat, so he has to leave the kitchen

Adekdammy:
Tell me what have you gained from pmb?

What has the yoruba nation gained from this govt?

Do you know the number of jobless folks on the street of lagos alone?

Do you know that several churches are now doing welfare every Sunday so that some members can be fine?

Sir, since Buhari came on board, hunger is now walking naked before he was tying wrapper but now unclad.

That some of us are still where we are Ia by God's grace and mercy.

Good morning.

At the least they have the vice Presidency...with additional promise for presidency after Buhari even after Obasanjo had ruled for complete eight years

At least they have the juicy portfolios... Fashola (okurin meta) having three ministries under him alone

The more reason TINUBU can never see anything wrong in the alliance so long as it favours him and his gang

How can a child say his father is owing him?

Who gave the crooks are NNPC money to turn government to their debtors?

mommaJ:
I am neither a wailer nor do i need a pity party. Just some1 or anybody to show kindness on a good man. He s been out of a job for far too long. A man whose utmost priority is his family and cant even provide them the bare necessities anymore and to watch that man die inside daily with just hope to keep him going. That is why i stand 4 him by doing this today.if this can get him(us)that job,i would b glad a good man finally gets his miracle. Not saying he's more deserving than the thousands of job seekers. Every1 deserves a break. No 1 deserves to go thru this situation.i believe miracles still happens. Be my Hubby's miracle. Nairalanders you owe me nothing but i plead with all,tag anyone you know who needs to see this. QUALIFICATION: MECHANICAL&PRODUCTION ENG(B.eng).
Work Experience - Worked with Egtl project (Escravos) as an insulator for a period of 2yrs And with a Marine company as a Site Engineer also did maintenance, coupling of Dredger for a 3yr period. Presently in Delta State(ready to relocate if it warrants it). Would greatly appreciate it if this makes front page.

while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2cor4:18

The joy that is coming your way is eternal (permanent)

This too shall pass!