₦airaland Forum

seanet02:
Is there a government in this country.

Eagle75:
vox populi vox dei, (the voice of the people is the voice of God )Got it?

rolchi:
Yes, it is sentiments. I am never saying that our leaders should not be held accountable. But, good friends, it takes so much to build a road in the ND. Like you said you visited Bayelsa State, how much do you think it costs to build that road from Mbiama junction to Yenagoa? Just to give you an idea, imagine that those houses by the left and right of those house are almost under the road. It means that the road was sand-filled to that height! You only visited Yenagoa but have you taken time to visit the villages off Yenagoa? How much does it cost to travel on Speed Boat for a journey of an Hour compare that with the cost of traveling from PHC to YNG.

I may not have visited many villages in Bayelsa state but believe me that i have for Rivers state and the story seems to be the same. its true that projects generally are more expensive in ND states when compared to other states because of the kind of terrain found here and actually its not news any longer. That explains why these states are being given more money from the Fg allocation + 13%derivation (other states dont av such) + NDDC (other states dont have such) + Ministry of ND (other states dont have such) + ND states gets to Tax these companies heavily (other states dont have such privilege). So you see my dear, there is no reason why these states shouldn't have enough funds to cater for the needs of the people. These states arent starved of funds, instead its the people that is really the problem.


I agree that our leaders are corrupt, but it is a Nigerian Problem and not a ND Problem. Or how else do you explain Ogun State, Oyo State, Zamfara State, Kogi State and all the rest where their erstwhile governors are undergoing trials for corruption.

its true also that corruption is a Nigerian problem however that shouldn't be an excuse to do what is expected. that is why a region like SW took the bull by the horn in the last election and booted out whom they think was their nemesis. To a very large extent, Ogun and Oyo shouldnt (at least for now) be in that list at all. however, the same cant be said about this region, its either the people seems to be happy with the status quo 9which i doubt) or they simply dont have the balls to do the right thing.


Now, the people do not know the NASS or the FG, they know and see Shell and Shell sees and knows the FG. Let Shell task the FG to bring light to the people, simple clinics to these people and portable water to the people.

i do not agree with you on this totally. They may not know the FG but they surely know their representatives, their LG chairmen, Councillors and even governors and assembly men. what have the people done so far to keep these people accountable? any protest against them like the ones being done for shell? Believe me, enormous funds are in the hands of these ones to better their lives. its not shell's responsibility to ask the govt to provide amenities for his people. Shell isn't UN however Shell has a measure of social responsibility to cater for the lives of the people especially where they are operating.

Again, I tell you, come, live with us here in the bush, in the very creeks, stay with us for a week, a month or even up to six months and your understanding of these place, ND will be broadened.

Again if the aim is to feel the pains of the people living there, i honestly dont think its necessary. already, i did say i visit those places and the conditions of living is really deplorable. thats a fact no doubt.

alfablondy:
To all, condeming GEJ and calling him all sort of names. U didnt give any suggestions to the current problems. Somebody advised that we should pray and give him necessary support but some put up deaf hears.

I have a question for you all. What will be your gain if GEJ fails the country?. will you be satisfied because you didnot vote for him? .

I am not GEJ fan, neither against him but I want Nigeria to move forward.
Gbam over and out!!!

jonced:
PLEASE STOP INSULTING THE PRESIDENT!!!

IT IS RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL, INSTEAD LET US ALL SUPPORT HIM AND PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY,

REMEMBER, GOD PUT HIM THERE,

rolchi:
Every Nigerian has the right to discuss the ND, the money they get and all that. But we fail to realise that they live their lives in a difficult terrain! Now, let me paint you some pictures

How many of you have seen a fire mast before? In some of these communities, it is horizontal i.e. you can actually feel the fire. Now, they dry their fish beside this fire even in the raining season. Again, some of these communities are in the riverine where even PHCN cannot extend services because of cost! Building materials are very more expensive because they have to be transported over land. Now, if a bag of cement sells in PHC or Warri for 2K, by the time it goes to these communities, it gets up to 2.6K? Just because of cost of transportation.

While these Nigerians are still as poor as people you find in other parts of Nigeria and they the conditions of where they live makes life more difficult. Again, it is possible that Shell facilities is built on the choice part of the land that may be dry, where do you expect them to farm?

Now to make matters worst, some claim that Shell and other companies pay taxes and government should do the rest. How much of the taxes get to the local government to do the job? FG take 52% while the states share the balance of  48%, How much gets to the LG then? All LGs are not equal. The LGs that are riverine suffer most as to get those infrastructures to those communities cost more. But surprisingly, you find Shell & Other Oil Companies generating power even more that they can consume in those riverine communities, what is wrong if they power the community? and I tell you that the community will even agree to pay a token if only they will have constant power from NOCs? So, in most instances, you find light glowing in a thick bush surrounded by water only at the locations of the NOCs. Friends, it is unfair. This cannot happen in Saudi Arabia. Even in the gulf. Why ND? In most cases, the NOCs generate more than they need.

I live in one of these communities. Even to get drinking water is a challenge. But there is portable water inthese locations, even more than they can consume. NOCs make alot of money. You need to see how to bring in expatriates, pay their wives, pay their girlfriends, dogs, etc. Let them provide for the people of Nigeria. In other countries of the world, they are responsible for the communities. In Nigeria, they take our illiteracy for granted and sell us crap and even our Nigerians begin to support them because we don't know anything.

If they have an agreement, let them fulfil it to the letter. How did Obama treat BP? Find out!

Winnerslfc:

well, i wouldn't react to any of your insults atleast i expected that since Nairaland has suddenly become populated with children (perhaps not in age but in cognitive evaluations).
This is a forum where everyone is free to share his/her views and it is also (or some are making it to look like) a place where every jack and harry can drew words from little brains and spill them out without thinking.
Every thread now contains some harsh words from little little minds who are ready to write without reasoning. Oh! That is what you get when you allow children to talk.
Most folks here are simply noise makers who don't even deserve going close to the computer or phone for any internet matters.
They only look for whom to blame just like Adam and Eve. Since their brains can't handle issues of high magnitude.
So, i make bold to ask you what you can do to help the situation order than make unnecessary noise.
OR BETTER STILL, IF YOU WHERE THE PRESIDENT/SSS, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE ORDER THAN LOOKING FOR WHOM TO ABUSE?

EMANY 01:
What u guys fail to address is the 'fact' that the army threw him out as a sacrifice because he was a not even an officer and by jove it worked.
The next time there is a flashpoint in army/ police interactions ,and there will be,i dont think his army buds will be thinking back to his travails as a deterant rather it would be a case them making a point .Also they have learnt a new lesson the army just taught them "don't let anyone step on you but whatever you do do not get caught".
If the ex lance corpral gets out of this it will be an EXTREAMLY CARELESS individual who gloats in his presence.

Winnerslfc:
In all honesty, i see nothing wrong with the decision of SSS.
While we all know that the activities of the boko haram sect is purely criminal, prosecuting just a few members of the group wouldn't fetch us much good.
If you prosecute just a hundred of the entire group, all you have done is to fire up the evil spirit in the group.
If government could convert these suspects, the country stands a great chance of gaining more insight as regards the diabolic activities of the sect.
Let me remind us that the judiciary of this country can be easily manipulated since most of us are after some filthy lucre.
You wil all remember how the former leader of the sect was killed in prison simply because he was about spilling the beans. Should we go the prosecution way, we may congratulate ourselves but hey! For just a temporal victory.

Bensonite:
The garden city games are not going on fine as expected. We had the hosting right in 2009 and He bent on building a new stadium when liberation stadium elekahia and civic centre were already good to go but needed little touches. The goverment deployed over N12bn for a new stadium last year which has resulted to the games been shifted thrice before it commenced. Hurriedly the goverment rushed to do some renovations on liberation staduim but besides inside the stadium, I can tell you as a Rivers indigene it was really embarassing the environs of the stadium. Their are many issues ranging from no accommodation as the athletes are forced to lodge in uniport without food and water. The games village has not been roofed yet and the access road to the new stadium is just not there. Too many things to point at. It is a big time flaw.
Back at the OP,
Amaechi has definetely gone to sleep after winning the elections based on merit of the last tenure. He needs to wake up. Potholes have gone deep to an extent of 2ft to 3ft depth with resultant damages on cars. There are too many things to complain. Flooding is killing the city. Most people who heard about the new Rivers State will be disappointed on visiting.

dayokanu:
1. He was MD of NOLCHEM
2. He had a company which is into contracting
3. He was a senator.

Add those 3 together and develop an expectation of his worth. In the Nigerian context, Anyone who held those 3 posts are usually worth that much

He has houses abroad, Do you know it was claimed he was either a resident or citizen of the US? that means he must have built up credit to finance Houses

EzeUche:
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PUBLICITY STUNT! PUBLICITY STUNT! PUBLICITY STUNT! 
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Epic flooding in Lagos and he is saying the city is ready. All for cheap publicity.

catso:
But my question is that, how are they going to detect anyone carrying bomb or any illegal material?
I passed 2ru this very road on Sunday though the holdup was not that terrible, but no one stopped our vehicle or conduct any search.
If we were carrying anything, there is no way they can detect that.

EzeUche:
That is a lie. He just have a good publicity team.

You have quiet workers like Amaechi and Sullivan Chime.

While Okorocha is transforming Imo state.