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Trekking to church or party?

Bloggers sha

This isn't GEJ, no such thing will happen. The president and his team will read the details and sign same hopefully, before he travels.

CACAWA:
impossible, a committee will be setup for that first, and their rcmmndations will be reviewed by another committee before being deliberated upon by the NEC followed b the FEC and later the council of states.

Then it shouldn't be called an hotel.

boma95:
Lol... Maybe there was no light in the hotel

Quoting the lawmaker, "lawmaker stated that the N250 million in the 2010 budget
is inadequate for the welfare of the leaders, due to the rising cost of living and other issues".

This law maker is a baboon and a failure to his constituency and Nigeria. Is that the reason he was sent there?
Finally, this same leaders are the reason for "the rise in cost of living and other issues"

daywalker02:
this story is awesome. read some of the lines in here about how much you
get taken care of once you step down as president/head of state in Nigeria

Bayless Parsley wrote:

Happy days continue for former presidents
By Festus Owete

January 4, 2010 02:09AMT



Nigeria's former presidents and heads of state who are still alive
should get an even better deal from the federal government this year
following plans by the National Assembly to review their monthly welfare
package upwards.

The legislature is planning to increase the former leaders' package from
N250 million proposed in the 2010 budget to about N2 billion.

The chairman of the House of Representatives committee on appropriation,
Ayo Adeseun, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with NEXT.

The money is meant to take care of the former leaders' pension,
medicare, yearly vacation abroad, offices and general maintenance. This
is besides the N500,000 each of the former leaders is reportedly paid
whenever they attend the Council of State meeting, which is held
periodically.

Well deserved?

Only seven out of the 12 presidents and heads of states who have ruled
the country are still alive. They are Yakubu Gowon (1966-1975), Olusegun
Obasanjo (1975-1979 and 1999-2007), Shehu Shagari (1979-1983), Muhammadu
Buhari (1983-1985), and Ibrahim Babangida (1985-1993). The others are
Ernest Shonekan (Aug 1993-November 17, 1993), and Abdulsalam Abubakar
(1998-1999) .

Those who have passed on are Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (prime minister),
Aguiyi-Ironsi, amilitary general (Jan 1966-July 1966), Nnamdi Azikiwe
(ceremonial president), Murtala Muhammed and Sani Abacha, both of who
were military rulers.

Mr. Adeseun, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State
said the former leaders deserved better treatment because of the
services they rendered to the country, adding that they will convince
the executive arm during the budget defence sessions on the planned
increase. The lawmaker stated that the N250 million in the 2010 budget
is inadequate for the welfare of the leaders, due to the rising cost of
living and other issues.

He also said that the vehicles for the former leaders are due for
replacement. "Yes, I am aware of the allocation, but we think it is
inadequate," he said. "We think we should review the allocation to about
N2 billion, if it is the one you are talking about. This money is meant
to take care of their accommodation, vehicles, medical expenses and
other allowances. These are people who have served this nation and they
should be properly taken care of."

Asked how the lawmakers would convince the executive on the matter, the
lawmaker said "it is not for them to convince us, we will convince them.
They are still coming to defend the budget and so during our interaction
we will talk about it."

The welfare train

Allocations for the former leaders' welfare began in 2005, when a total
of N140 million was set aside for them in that year's budget.
Subsequently, the following allocations were made - N105 million (2006);
N24 million (2008) and N250 million (2009). However, no allocation was
made in the 2007 budget. It may have been integrated into another item
under the office of the SGF.

Until 2008 when the allocation was brought under the Office of the
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), it was treated
under the Presidency or State House.

The emolument is different from that of the sitting president, who takes
home N3.5 million annually. The president also earns various forms of
allowances.

There have been many contentious issues over the welfare package and
allowances of the former presidents and heads of state. For instance,
several human rights activists have argued that former military leaders
should not be entitled to the package because they rebelled against the
Nigerian state by seizing power in military coup d'etat.

There have also been allegations that the emoluments of the former
leaders is politicised by sitting governments. For instance, in November
2008, the federal government allegedly withdrew the vehicles attached to
Mr. Buhari because of his role in the planned formation of a mega party
by opposition figures in the country to challenge the ruling PDP. Mr.
Buhari was the presidential candidate of the opposition All Nigeria
Peoples Party (ANPP) in 2003 and 2007 elections.

But the Office of the SGF refuted the claim. According to Salisu
Dambatta, a deputy director (information) in the office of the SGF, in a
statement, "It is normal to allocate vehicles to all former presidents
and replace such vehicles when the need arises. In line with that
practice, General Buhari's vehicle was replaced in 2008 with a new one."

On the regularity of the payments, Mr. Dambatta said "Some of the
packages are paid as and when due, while some are paid on a quarterly
basis. All benefits former heads of state are treated equally. For the
avoidance of doubt, government has never stopped General Buhari's
pension."

A spokesperson of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), Osita Okechukwu,
however told NEXT last Thursday that the Peugeot car recovered from the
former head of state is yet to be returned to him.

Mr. Okechukwu, who is also the spokesperson of the opposition Conference
of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), revealed that it was the Sani
Abacha administration that gave Mr. Buhari the vehicle, noting that
"even Obasanjo did not give him anything."

That N500, 000 allowance

Aside from the welfare package, each of the former leaders who are
automatic members of the Council of State collects N500,000 whenever
they attend the meeting.

This is included in the "Certain Political and Judicial Officer Holders
(Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act" that was prepared by the Revenue
Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

The Council of State is an advisory body which meets six times a year to
deliberate and take decision on crucial issues affecting the country.

Membership of the council, according to Section 153 (1)(b), paragraph 5
includes the president, who shall be chairman; the vice president, who
shall be the deputy chairman and all former presidents of the federation
and former heads of government.

It also includes all former chief justices of Nigeria, the president of
the senate, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the 36 state
governors and the Attorney General of the Federation.


https://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/50/5031673_re-africa-os-nigeria-former-heads-of-state-set-to-see.html


https://www.nairaland.com/376036/unbelievable-ex-nigerian-presidents-gets

Thing that happen in marriages will shock the Devil himself.

I always advise couples to thank God for their situation because others have it worse.

Shameless senators

We thank the national assembly, for carrying out their legislative duties to the nation after wasting months.

Now we beg the government to speedily cross check same and sign same to law for implementation.

After stealing monies worth edo state IGR.

Nigerian politicians and their rubbish talk.

Some men spend money to buy diseases thinking they are enjoying themselves. why?

Take him to the hospital where he will get treatment not NL.

Where is our value as a nation or people? An issues that needs medical attention, they bring to social media, love too na social media etc.

A welcome development. Hopefully, unnecessary killing will stop.

Some NPF rank and file look so much like touts and thieves aided by too much in take of drugs.

They quietly increased tariff since February. Check your bill, no more fixed charges.

Ohammadike:
And Fashola wants to increase tariff while the power generation is on a decline.

Minster of darkness

You can leave Nigeria for us.
No be by force ooo.
Sudan, Somalia, Liberia, Rwanda etc. Countries dey.

With the way youths think in Nigeria, the future is in danger.

Op stated states not capital huh

tempem:
You didn't mention Akure.

Hmmm

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Hmmm social media senator.

When you spend hours on social media, you waste productive hours meant to help and develop your people (constituency) from hardship.

Where the HOA members fighting for the masses?

I can categorically say a big NO. They fought for their pockets.

Silly politicians

Forgetful and dumb Nigerians have started again. Must Nigerians joke about everything?
No wonder they say we are the happiest people on earth.

See pikin dem, rejoicing on what ground?

Snakes are deadly creatures, if you don't kill them they might harm

Put Safety first in everything you do.

Also, Patience is virtue (surulere).

Most Nigerians lack patience thereby putting themselves at risk.

Many thanks for your assistance.

horsepower24:
I don't have information bout heritage bank. But you need to know the bank that supports the industry the kind of business you run is. If they don't need collateral. They might take an asset debenture on your inventory and the loan amount won't b too high

Your example doesn't apply in this case.

But, I will blame the political system we have in Nigeria Where political parties put party above national issues. Also, shettima was wrong not to call the president to brief him on the situation on ground. I seriously blame gej for maintaining the governors during the state of emergency.

Fedayeen:
Shettima must be the definition of the word Stupidd.


Imagine if he is the manager of Dangote Group in NW region and BH attacks their facilities. The question will be


Is it Dangote that will call the branch manager to get the full scale of report?


Will he sit down and do nothing because he THINKS the security agents of the company has brief Dangote


Who supervises that security men in that company?

Shettimma is just part of the problem of what is wrong with this country. Illiterates filling position of trust

You wrote rubbish and ask not to quote you.

May the Lord have mercy on your soul. If not for anything respect your elders and leaders if you want to grow old. You can find my statement in the book of wisdom.

Jalubarika:
The dead body of Tunji is finer than that short man.
Don't quote me

I just got my cac documents last week from Abj. I used a lawyer there. He charged me 70k for LTD

MukaboxNG:
Also want to know but before that can I ask you how much in total you spent to register your business name and if you did it yourself or pay a lawyer

Please what about heritage bank. I heard they give out loans with no collateral? I find it hard to believe. Please I will await your response if you have any idea. I am in the same situation. Many thanks

horsepower24:
OP.. Few tips in choosing your preferred bank for your corporate account.
1. Know that opening a corporate account would require most of your CAC documents, a Tax Identification Number, probably your company seal with other requirements for opening a current account depending on the bank.

2. You would be charged for Search Report on the authenticity of the CAC documents presented to the bank. Bank charges varies. GTB charges N5,000. FCMB N4,000 I think.

3. There are a lot of current account variants that banks sell that comes with their terms and condition. Some offer you zero COT(Maintenance Fee) but there would be a penalty and should you break it, you would be charged COT.

NB: N50 Bank Stamp is applicable to all corporate account regardless of the variant any bank is offering you.

4. If you wish for the bank to finance your business, Diamond Bank used to finance SMEs until the Ariaria market traders came and spoilt that initiative with bad loans. (Nigerians don't like paying down on facilities).

You can try fidelity bank too if you have legal title documents to stand as collateral for the loan.

If you're a start up, run from GTBank & Zenith Bank. They would never finance your business no matter the business plan you propose.

If you want the ease of internet banking, try GTBank and Diamond Bank.

Na competition?

Nigerians shaaaaa

All na load. Weather way no sexy, ac self dey struggle. Hmmm ok oh

Yet she keeps saying she never slept with anyone to get fame. I still instead that blog money can't buy a half a billion Naira house minus funitures.

LeFreakSoChic:
Oh trust me, her reply is quite watery.
She always forget that there are some people who knew her from wayback. I cringe when she gives me that celibacy shii.
We know who she screwed for her first Nigerian passport. God is on the throne

So na comment remain to read for your blog when I can go straight to the source. Bloggers sha always looking for traffic.

For your info I don't think blog money can buy a half a billion Naira house minus funitures.

gist4kidsblog:


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Abeg Indomie dey do promo? Make I win aeroplane

lloydpras:
Abeg who get unused indomie sauce.

A question please what is Kelly doing where presidents are meeting, Is he a president? The picture is questionable.

Finally, Nigeria plans to operate a nuclear power stations, thus the need to get in tune with the international process, standard, policies, safety requirements etc. And also to learn from them.

An example of a country that didn't follow due process in its nuclear energy is Iran. I am sure you heard the sanctions impose on them.
Our president is being proactive.

Wuuworld:
I NOTICED something yesterday about NAIRALAND MODS,they now delete comments against BUHARI even when the anti social media bill is not yet ready...


It is crystal clear that Buhari went there for pictures and refreshment Jamboree...
He was kicked out when the real meeting starts along with his other incompetent presidents...
Here is a picture of those that actually attend the summit.
Nigeria flag wasn't even there let alone of Buhari..