What a crass way of thinking, coming from a well documented fail. We qualified for tournaments in 1994-1998 in spite of all, not because we had great national leaders. Not sure any previous government has kept promises to our footballers as much as the current one.
B0b01: Is this project beneficial to the country or just a few people? Would the houses be sold or given out for free or how? This govt sef
Credit schemes and mortgages make the 'fruit' a bit closer to more people. These are things we've been seeing in 'working' countries and asking for. In those countries, you don't need to have 100% of your money to buy houses, appliances, laptops, phones, etc. You can get them via credit, many of them pay for these things including their education for decades. Ever heard of credit cards? It is these ideas that the government is starting to make more possible and real. It's a great start.
Just goes to show the kind of person Obi is. Imagine such close people like Okonkwo and Datti coming out to say such things in such a short while. Same way you can hardly get someone that worked with him in the past openly coming out to vouch for him. The pattern is unmistakeable if you're objective.
1vandragon: It has been in existence for years. In fact, since like the 70s and it has gone through various transformations. So bat is not doing anything new.
The question is, can government workers afford it? Some go for as high as N20m for a one bed in some locations.
The government should ensure affordability and transparency in allocation.
No, it has not been in existence for years. What we've had for years are mortgages that have very high interest rates and usually short tenures. This one is a kind that has a single digit interest rate as envied in some developed countries, as well as option of paying for as long as 20 years. That was never available; it's new and praiseworthy. There are government many workers that can afford it. They are not all same price or same location, and they are not forced. If you cannot afford it, go build or buy elsewhere. The scheme is not for everybody. Not everyone has houses in developed countries. People pay rent all over the world. As for transparency, you'll need to ask the organisations like ARMs and other mortgage bodies and developers that are part of it. You can also be part by the way. Na all information, terms and conditions.
sirray001: ok you wey fit afford, you can buy up one of the buildings there
Make no mistakes, they are not enough for the people that can afford them. By the time they are all bought, your next line will be that it has been shared among cronies. Pessimism is not a virtue.
anonimi: Is this because far too many Nigerians are unevolved zoning and rotation clansmen, for sharing the national cake of corruption in Stockholm syndrome style?
Abi what are your own policy preferences for your local, state and federal governments? What are the legislative agendas of your LGA councillors, state lawmakers, federal representative and senator?
sirray001: stop insulting who can't afford a bag of cement now. All fingers are not equal. Who no fit afford now, can afford tomorrow. No one knows tomorrow
It's not an insult but a reality. Stop pouring your frustrations everywhere. When you can afford, afford. If you cannot afford, wait not wail.
We told them times without number that Obi lacks anything leadership. Datti and Okonkwo are enough to convince any decent person that Obi has zero ability and influence to lead.
nairalanda1: We have problems in our education system. Time for government to propose realistic solutuions, not the one that would get them elected, at our expense.
Students have been in school uninterrupted for three years, unprecedented in a very long while. It's your proposal that's not at your expense. Ingrate.
nairalanda1: It's like you guys want to ignore the problems our universites have.
That tells me that APC is going to keep on running this country badly.
Thanks. You and the opposition are no different.
Acknowledging the progress and good news doesn't ignore the problem. Your hatred and unwillingness to see any good is a big problem, not far from witchcraft. We've had three years of smooth academic work for God's sake. No one said there is no challenge or problem.