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THE GENERAL IS 17YEARS BENEATH THE EARTH SURFACE (RIP)! BELOW IS WHAT AL-MUSTAPHA (CSO) TO THE LATE GENERAL GAT TO SAY.

“When I got to the bedside of the Head of
State, he was already gasping. Ordinarily, I
could not just touch him. It was not allowed
in our job. But under the situation on ground,
I knelt close to him and shouted, “General
Sani Abacha, Sir, please grant me permission
to touch and carry you.”

Contrary to insinuations, speculations and
sad rumours initiated by some sections of the
society, I maintain that the sudden collapse
of the health system of the late Head of State
started previous day (Sunday, 7th June,
1998) right from the Abuja International
Airport immediately after one of the white
security operatives or personnel who
accompanied President Yasser Arafat of
Palestine shook hands with him (General
Abacha) I had noticed the change in the
countenance of the late Commander-in-Chief
and informed the Aide-de-Camp, Lt. Col.
Abdallah, accordingly. He, however, advised
that we keep a close watch on the Head of
State.

Later in the evening of 8th June, 1998,
around 6p.m; his doctor came around,
administered an injection to stabilize him. He
was advised to have a short rest. Happily,
enough, by 9p.m; the Head of State was
bouncing and receiving visitors until much
later when General Jeremiah Timbut Useni,
the then Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory, came calling. He was fond of the
Head of State. They were very good friends.
They stayed and chatted together till about 3.35a.m. A friend of the house was with me in my office and as he was bidding me farewell, he came back to inform me that the FCT Minister, General Useni was
out of the Head of State’s Guest House
within the Villa. I then decided to inform the
ADC and other security boys that I would be
on my way home to prepare for the early
morning event at the International Conference
Centre.
At about 5a.m; the security guards ran to my
quarters to inform me that the Head of State
was very unstable. At first, I thought it was a
coup attempt. Immediately, I prepared myself
fully for any eventuality.
As an intelligence officer and the Chief
Security Officer to the Head of State for that
matter, I devised a means of diverting the
attention of the security boys from my escape
route by asking my wife to continue chatting
with them at the door – she was in the
house while the boys were outside. From
there, I got to the Guest House of the Head
of State before them.
When I got to the bedside of the Head of
State, he was already gasping. Ordinarily, I
could not just touch him. It was not allowed
in our job. But under the situation on ground,
I knelt close to him and shouted, “General
Sani Abacha, Sir, please grant me permission
to touch and carry you.” I again knocked at
the stool beside the bed and shouted in the
same manner, yet he did not respond. I then
realized there was a serious danger. I
immediately called the Head of State’s
personal physician, Dr. Wali, who arrived the
place under eight minutes from his house.
He immediately gave Oga – General Abacha
– two doses of injection, one at the heart and
another close to his neck. This did not work
apparently as the Head of State had turned
very cold. He then told me that the Head of
State was dead and nothing could be done
after all.
I there and then asked the personal physician
to remain with the dead body while I dashed
home to be fully prepared for the problems
that might arise from the incident. As soon
as I informed my wife, she collapsed and
burst into tears. I secured my house and
then ran back.
At that point, the Aide-de-Camp had been
contacted by me and we decided that great
caution must be taken in handling the grave
situation.
Again, I must reiterate that the issue of my
Boss dying on top of women was a great lie
just as the insinuation that General Sani
Abacha ate and died of poisoned apples was
equally a wicked lie. My question is: did Chief
M.K.O Abiola die of poisoned apples or did
he die on top of women? As I had stated at
the Oputa Panel, their deaths were organized.
Pure and simple!
It was at this point that I used our special
communication gadgets to diplomatically
invite the Service Chiefs, Military Governors
and some few elements purportedly to a
meeting with the Head of State by 9a.m. at
the Council Chamber. That completed, I also
decided to talk to some former leaders of the
nation to inform them that General Sani
Abacha would like to meet them by 9a.m.
Situation became charged however, when one
of the Service Chiefs, Lieutenant General
Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi, who pretended to be
with us, suggested he be made the new Head
of State after we had quietly informed him of
the death of General Sani Abacha. He even
suggested we should allow him access to
Chief Abiola. We smelt a rat and other heads
of security agencies, on hearing this, advised
I move Chief Abiola to a safer destination. I
managed to do this in spite of the fact that I
had been terribly overwhelmed with the crisis
at hand.
But then, when some junior officers over-
heard the suggestion of one of the Service
Chiefs earlier mentioned, it was suggested to
me that we should finish all the members of
the Provisional Ruling Council and give the
general public an excuse that there was a
meeting of the PRC during which a shoot-out
occurred between some members of the
Provisional Ruling Council and the Body
Guards to the Head of State
When I sensed that we would be contending
with far more delicate issues than the one on
ground, I talked to Generals Buba Marwa and
Ibrahim Sabo who both promptly advised us
– the junior officers – against any bloodshed.
They advised we contact General Ibrahim
Babangida (former Military President) who
equally advised against any bloodshed but
that we should support the most senior
officer in the Provisional Ruling Council (PRC)
to be the new Head of State.
Since the words of our elders are words of
wisdom, we agreed to support General
Jeremiah Useni. Along the line, General
Bamaiyi lampooned me saying, “Can’t you
put two and two together to be four? Has it
not occurred to you that General Useni who
was the last man with the Head of State
might have poisoned him, knowing full well
that he was the most senior officer in the
PRC?”
Naturally, I became furious with General
Useni since General Abacha’s family had
earlier on complained severally about the
closeness of the two Generals; at that, a
decision was taken to storm General Useni’s
house with almost a battalion of soldiers to
effect his arrest. Again, some heads of
security units and agencies, including my
wife, advised against the move.
The next most senior person and officer in
government was General Abdulsalami
Abubakar, who was then the Chief of Defence
Staff. We rejected the other Service Chief,
who, we believed, was too ambitious and
destructive. We settled for General Abubakar
and about six of us called him inside a room
in the Head of State’s residence to break the
news of the death of General Abacha to him.
As a General with vast experience,
Abdulsalami Abubakar, humbly requested to
see and pray for the soul of General Abacha
which we allowed. Do we consider this a
mistake? Because right there, he – Abubakar
– went and sat on the seat of the late Head
of State. Again, I was very furious. Like I
said at the Oputa Panel, if caution was not
applied, I would have gunned him down.
The revolution the boys were yearning for
would have started right there. The
assumption that we could not have
succeeded in the revolution was a blatant lie.
We were in full control of the State House
and the Brigade of Guards. We had loyal
troops in Keffi and in some other areas
surrounding the seat of government – Abuja.
But I allowed peace to reign because we
believed it would create further crises in the
country.
We followed the advice of General Ibrahim
Badamasi Babangida and the wise counsel of
some loyal senior officers and jointly agreed
that General Abdulsalami Abubakar be
installed Head of State, Commander-in-Chief
of the Nigerian Armed Forces immediately
after the burial of General Sani Abacha in
Kano. It is an irony of history that the same
Service Chief who wanted to be Head of
State through bloodshed, later instigated the
new members of the Provisional Ruling
Council against us and branded us killers,
termites and all sorts of hopeless names.
They planned, arranged our arrest,
intimidation and subsequent jungle trial in
1998 and 1999. These, of course, led to our
terrible condition in several prisons and
places of confinement.

Source: Africatelegraph

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Cheers.

periwyte2:
Please how can I gt the corporate walker document (d handbook for contractors).

Help@officemanager.com.ng

Send us an email.

periwyte2:
My brother God will bless you for this enlightenment... Please is it easy for sum1 without political or royal connections to get contracts these days? Is there any hope for young Graduates who intends to venture into contracting?

We cannot dispute the fact that connections play a major role in getting a contract but from my experience, you can still get contracts without connections. It depends on how you package your company and ensuring you meet EVERY requirement. Believe it or not, some organizations still award contracts based on merit to qualified contractors without actually collecting "bribe".

And who says people are born with connections?

If you wish you can start building your own strings of connections and in no distance time you will have some solid ground. More details on how this can be achieved is found in the corporate walker document (a handbook for contractors).

awumen:
To my fellow contractors who are into vehicle leasing, I am in need of 4 pcs of 2013 toyota corolla for a two years contract in portharcourt, if you are deal, do let me know.my email is tamika.logistics@outlook.com and my number is 08174624412, will appreciate your quick response.

Bros, i sent you an email.

manlawal:
people should come out and share their testimony on the cooperate walker.if u are here and u dont have it then u missing.

Wow, am glad the document could pass a few information that can be termed useful. I am currently working on adding more information to the corporate walker. The new edition will be awesome.

@All, if you need a copy, just send me an email or text me via the number on my signature.

YoungExec:
By the way:
Gurus in the house, is anyone feeling the heat I'm feeling due to Jona's loss? I had a deal with NERC and seriously pulling all my strings to get paid my balance before May 29th.

Hehehehe....such heat is pronounced more on federal contractors. Before elections, i have been channeling my focus on my state (not federal), and i have been smiling ever since cos its still the same PDP in charge and more importantly my "contacts" just got a step closer to the govt. After May 29th i should be closing the access gap to Delta State house of assembly. Cant wait to start partaking in the cake (at the state level).

nutislim:
Way back in secondary school, I used my monthly allowee buy valentine gift. No b small suffer I suFfer dat month

hahahahahaha

Dont mind the thread subject, i am just short of words.

Yesterday afternoon i arrived diamond bank and the mopol at the gate kept smiling at a lady stepping out of the bank. By the way the sun was something else as we were all squinting our eyes.

When the lady got to the gate the mopol said to her "my dear, e be like say we go buy you umbrella make this sun nor dey beat you again".

After they left, the gateman told me "bros see dat mumu wey sun dey beat wan buy umbrella for babe and he dey sweat under the same sun...he dey forbid to buy for himself?"

I wan laugh die. Its amazing the things we do for babes.

Guys looking back, have you done stuff like this for babes? Nor shame oh.....its time to share our "mumu" escapades.

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bigx:
3. General Contracts

you have to be more specific.

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Sweetguy25:
Nigerians or Hausa and yoruba people?

Majority of the people here in the South don't like the guy. He got settlement from the government and went traveled far to eat alone. Then, he will start posting negative propaganda against the government that he secretly eats from.

ozoigbondu:
l love you dokubo

Nor allow people hear say you love am oh.....to me, he is just a nonentity frog

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See the responses he got;

I cant help but wonder why anytime Asari Dokubo gets ridiculed and humiliated especially on social media anytime he speaks. If i were him, i'll just peacefully retire from public attention seeking and chop the little money available. Nigerians really hate this guy.

Today, he posted something on facebook.

@Scantee, thanks for keeping this thread active during my absence.

Any contractors in Delta State?

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ubiquitousade:
databoy: pls update

Then stay tuned.

1k001:
Your pivoting from 5 star global to office manager now?

Lol....sometimes we just have to flow with the dynamics.

The reason why most people don't get called for interviews is because they don't adhere to instructions. I believe a very clear instruction on the job ad was: USE THE JOB TITLE AS YOUR SUBJECT LINE.

If you keep sending unanimous applications, you will not receive a response. And as for those sending blank emails, there was also an instruction to include a cover letter.

Please do it right if you are really interested in the positions.

Thanks.

I have seen and read about start-ups that have excelled beyond expectations and i have always wondered what the secret ingredient is. But the more i searched aimlessly, the more i saw nothing. I resigned from my white collar job in 2011, roamed the streets till 2013 doing some freelancing which was not really productive. At the end i decided to pull myself together and really decide on what i needed to do. From the advice i got, it was imperative that i get organized and go official, hence my registration process with CAC in 2014.

When i started this journey, i created a thread for it (or you may call it a diary);

https://www.nairaland.com/1824660/5-star-global-company-start-up

My major aim of setting up shop was to become a contractor with government agencies and Oil companies. But i was a novice, the more i asked questions the more i got nothing. Nobody seems to be able to give me a clear cut definition on how to proceed as a contractor. A lot of people around me called themselves contractors but in reality they do not really know what they have gotten themselves into. There are alot of procedures, alot of paperwork, etc. So, i delved into some research and learned that it is not just about registering your company with CAC, there are tons of things to do.

And then an idea hit me! I carried out a brief survey (some of you can call it feasibility study) and realized that out of every 100 contractor in Nigeria, 96% don't really know what they are doing or what to do....they lacked information. Now what if i create a solution for them? What if i set up a web portal where they get direct access to information, procedures, contract offers, bid invitations from multinational companies and government agencies? Would they see it as a solution to their problem?

So, the Office Manager idea was born.

The Office Manager Project is a tech start-up initiative that came into fruition in November 2014, became fully active in January (after series of testing) and now has more than 1,200 subscribed contractors, company representatives and business owners spread across Nigeria in our web portal making it a very welcome initiative. We believe in a better Nigeria where existing and aspiring contractors can participate and enjoy the Local Content Act, as provisioned by the Nigerian constitution. We believe in helping as many Nigerians as we can attain success as contractors and business owners.

OM is currently operated as a web based portal utilizing latest web technology to deliver custom corporate solutions and we are doing our best to ensure customer satisfaction and retention especially with our unique mode of operation.

I have been running the project myself and in 3 months, it seems the workload is now much for me alone which has prompted the idea of getting extra hands (professionals) to help out, apart from my current office staff. The Office Manager project, in three months got more responses than i anticipated. And A LOT still needs to be done. Like the development of our custom apps (iOS, Android, and Blackberry) which every contractor will find super useful. This is still in the planning phase.

You are welcome to visit the website and give your assessment. For those interested, you can register and have a firsthand experience of what we offer.

This is an email i got this morning from one of our numerous members;

Good morning Office manager Team,

Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on the Marvelous work you are doing on this platform.
Since I subscribed to your news letter, I am very motivated to be a better person.
Currently, I am in the process of registering a Ltd company. I would let you know when I am done so you can show me the ropes on how to do or partake in the jobs you post.
I have tried to register to your website. But the link isn't working.
What other alternative measures do you have in place for rare incidents like this?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Do have an amazingly successful day.

Best Regards,

I get emails like this everyday, and this has given me joy and i can proudly say that The Office Manager project will be a successful tech start-up that will change lives and empower thousands of Nigerians. I wont term it successful yet! Your contributions are welcome.

Still on.

The Office Manager Project is a tech start-up initiative that came into fruition in November 2014 and now has more than 1,200 subscribed contractors, company representatives and business owners spread across Nigeria in our web portal making it a very welcome initiative. We believe in a better Nigeria where existing and aspiring contractors can participate and enjoy the Local Content Act, as provisioned by the Nigerian constitution. We believe in helping as many Nigerians as we can attain success as contractors and business owners.

OM is currently operated as a web based portal utilizing latest web technology to deliver solutions and we are doing our best to ensure customer satisfaction and retention especially with our unique mode of operation.

Office Manager is currently recruiting! If you think you fit the bill, then read on and learn about the available positions.

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

We are looking for motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference and at the same time earn a decent income monthly. Like the position depicts, you will be an independent consultant working with us. This means you can work from any location, with your own timing but achieve common objectives set by us. We are a team of corporate consultants and we are looking to expand our team across the country.

Remuneration for this position is very attractive and as an independent business consultant, you are in a position to scale your earnings…this means you determine how high you want your monthly pay to be. (N508,000 – N1,100,000 p/a)

Attributes and Qualifications

You should be a result oriented individual.

Bachelors Degree in ANY field is welcome (Bright Diploma graduates might be considered).

You must be a social being. Yes, we don’t need people who cant socialize, so if you want this position, you must be very social.

You must be able to speak fluent and impeccable English Language.

To apply for this position, send your current resume and cover letter to recruit@officemanager.com.ng using the job title as your subject line. Applications that don't come in this format will be automatically deleted.


CORPORATE RESEARCH ANALYST
This position should appeal to people who enjoy research, collecting and analyzing information, problem-solving and who can communicate their findings clearly. You must possess strong communication and critical-thinking skills. And you should be flexible, capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Attributes and Qualifications.

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university required; preferred areas of concentration include business, library science or a related field.
A high level of self-motivation and energy, an optimistic, “can-do” attitude, and very strong analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Consistent internet and phone access as you will be telecommuting. Work will be performed remotely and relocation to our office in Delta State is not necessary.

Availability to begin working (remotely) immediately – our projects are staffed on an on-going basis. Excellent performance will qualify you to continue contracting work with Office Manager; outstanding performers will be considered for permanent positions and relocated to our office.

Job Description.

Perform extensive primary and secondary research to build a detailed understanding of the target market, industry, company or opportunity.

Analyze and synthesize research findings to develop valuable insights and strategic recommendations for our clients.

Design and create error-free, client-ready presentations. Collect, interpret, document and summarize descriptive, analytically and evaluative data on prospective multinational organizations with respect to contract opportunities and bid invitations.

Procure data using various research methods to include phone and personal interviews, database searches, internet searches, printed sources and monitor news sources to identify the latest corporate events, and major contracts opportunities.

Any other duties as assigned.

If you are interested in this position, send your cover letter and recent CV to recruit@officemanager.com.ng using the job title as your subject line. Applications that don't come in this format will be automatically deleted.

http://officemanager.com.ng/work-with-us/

@op, i usually dont comment on fp threads but i feel the strong urge to advice you. The move you are about to make is great BUT you have to be smart about it. Lagos wont be the best of startup locations. The competition there is stiff coupled with loads of scam there.

My advice? Consider Benin city. They are prominent for car dealership and it is a quiet and cheap town (also pretty). Being a car dealer in benin connects you with the entire south south market. You can easily partner with some recommended dealers ther just to learn the perks of doing business there without the fear of being duped. My contact is my signature, we can talk more. Note that am not a car dealer neither do i have interests in the business. Regards.

DigitalIdeas:
Can I know your list size? 47% open rate and 23% click is above industry standard. It will be nice to share with us the list size and methods of generating them. An open rate of 20% is regarded as a success. 47% open rate in email marketing is abnormal. Kindly share your email marketing methodology with us. Thanks in advance..

A screenshot is attached (sorry, am on mobile for now). Like i said it don't matter if your list is small or huge. I have a little above 1,000 subscribers for now and still growing (i started this project in Jan). My system is such that if i dont send updates in a week, i'll start getting calls from my list urging me to send somthing. The only secret ingredient is to build rapport and deliver value. And you just have to try as much as possible to get targeted subscribers and not just random audience.