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ujoinme: poor institution of state, corruption and high recurrent expenditures did not emanate from this government, but GEJ is doing his best to address this problems in the face of strong opposition to his policies and insecurity that is directing his efforts away from this areas.

In the Area of strong institutions: You would agree that this government has come up with the best policies in Agriculture, Industrialization, Aviation, commerce/trade etc.than any Nigerian Administration in recent times.
The ministry of finance and economic planning you already agree is doing great.
The Military is receiving training and equipment upgrade in a scale that has not happened in recent times in Nigerian history, Our Navy now has seaworthy ships with offshore/high-sea capabilities for the first time in many years, the army and air force are getting 40 helicopters at once and other heavy equipment, our soldiers fighting in the front-lines are being paid allowances in advance for their services: the only military in the world that does it.
Our Elections are more credible as ballot stuffing, outright snatching and wanton killings on election day is disappearing, ie INEC is getting stronger and better at service delivery and has more credible people at its helms.

Privatization of government assets are being handled in a more transparent manner than before, within the privatization sector many regulatory agencies are being setup to regulate those industries.
My friend you would agree that this administration has done a lot if not more than any administration has done to strength govt institutions in Nigeria.
On corruption: you would agree that most of the issues surrounding the corruption of this administration has been media sensationalism the $40b that became $12bn and $10b and finally reviewed to $20b was the figment of imagination of Sanusi Lamido and the opposition. the senate and the international accounting firm that waded in to ascertain the veracity of his claim has since declared that no such amount is missing.
That is not to say that Nigeria is not faced with corruption, but corruption has been institutionalized in many aspects of our nation hood and it will take a long time to stamp it out, it starts by having an accountable govt. at the head and GEJs administration has been more accountable than most of his predecessors.
And Finally, on High recurrent expenditure I agree with you here, but we cannot hold it against this president because he wasn't responsible for the high cost of government, but you would agree that institution responsible for making laws that are capable of changing the high cost of government ie the Senate, are not going to make any laws that will seek to cut down their own expense, because they are the biggest beneficiary of government pork.
GEJ in his wisdom set up the National constitutional conference that would have been an avenue to pass resolution that would have change the fiscal composition of the nation, but instead of Nigerians welcoming such moves there has been a hugh campaign to scuttle its success, and the members of the conference have not themselves help matters, but instead of passing such tough resolution on devolution of powers that would have had immense impact on the fiscal composition of the Nation they choose to pass the buck and opt for trivialities like state creation that will compound Nigeria's problems especially in this regard.

I would rest my case by stating that GEJ is the best president that Nigeria Has ever had, If not for anything by captaining Nigeria in its metamorphosis into the biggest economy in Africa, and charting a new course in diversifying our economy before our very eyes -30 auto manufacture and agriculture on my mind! No one can fault him on that regards. And this is the reason that Nigeria is the #1 destination for Foreign direct investment in Africa. He has done all this in the face of insecurity and stiff political opposition.
Care to ponder where Nigeria would be if we all cooperated with this good president? Hopefully, we will all wise up and give him full support for his second term, so he will take us to our transformational destiny as a country.

omenka: Anytime economic indices of this country improve on paper, they get worse in reality!!!

Nigeria: defying the laws of economics since '99!!
PDP: Lying to Nigerians since 500BC!

ujoinme: There is also the 250 rooms 15 floor hilton hotel currently under advanced stage of construction in Uyo Which is expected to be operational by the end of 2014. and the prestigious Le Meridien golf resort which is already operational in the state. this additions will bring the number of internationally branded hotels in Akwa ibom to three.
This is indeed making Akwa Ibom increasingly attractive for investment. kudos to Akpabio and the state government for making Akwa Ibom better with their uncommon transformation vision.

ujoinme: Sahara reporters are the worst bloggers ever! sahara reporters are unprofessional and plays into the western stereotype of putting down the black race. they are full of reporters with inferiority complex espercially Sowore, who believes that in order to be accepted by his white slave masters they must put down Africa just like all western media does.

Sahara reporters bias towards Nigeria is akin to that of BBC,VOA and other western media but unfortunately it is propagated by a self hating bunch of Nigerians who should know better, but instead of reporting their country objectively have resorted to allowing themselves to be a willing tool in the hands of the western media propaganda.

Being objective does not mean being in the pocket of the government, but being a watchdog of the government, just like BBC, VOA,PBS, CCTV, CANAL+, etc does for their respective government/country.
I doff my hats for Channels TV, for doing a good job in propagating the multi -dimensional image of Nigeria in a balanced and objective way, as opposed to the uni-dimensional lenses that the western media and their man Friday - sahara reporters see Nigeria.

Akainzo: How much in the same period has the FGN, to which NOI is the Finance Minister received, and what has the FGN done with it? What can you as a Nigerian say that FGN has improved within this 2013 calendar year?

Akainzo: You are entitled to your thoughts. I just know that small minds can fanthom big ideas, they call it dreams. Unfortunately, small minds, do not also grasp it, that all successful men (things) were borne out of dreams. Whosoever dreams, succeeds.

Amaechi has big dreams and I wish him success.

Akainzo: I wonder why you haven't asked GEJ and his FEC team what they have done with the huge revenue accruing to this nation. You all seem to forget that whatever Rivers State gets, FGN gets 250% equivalent. Yet, Rivers State is intervening on FGN roads within the Rivers area to ensure that Rivers people will enjoy good roads.

You live in Rivers State, can you compare the Rivers State you live in today to the one of 8 years ago?

Akainzo: When last did you visit the site of the Mono Rail project? I would suggest you go there again and see if you'd still have the same belief about the project.

NOTE: As the Mono Rail will pass through already developed area, do you not know that valuations and compensation have to be worked out with current owners before the rails for the Park - Igwuruta will commence?

cashkid is back: is the project financed by d akwa ibom state or d federal govt

emmydeep: Dont come here to display your st/upitidy, hate, and biterness for Godswill Akpabio.
You think your silly write-up here can discredit his high rated performance in Akwaibom?
You stink man.
Bitternes and hate will destroy you o. Was it this your useless post that made him want to build it? Learn to appreciate people for the good they have done.
Akpabios performance is beyond any other governor.
Iadvice you to change your post content and plead with the Governor to remember his promise.