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wirinet:Thanks for the compliments. I am currently working on a development idea and spent most of the past couple of weeks designing and costing my model. Since you've been on the ground, would you like to collaborate? I will open up a thread in the properties section regarding construction costs in Nigeria. It was shocking to find out from my spreadsheets that unmixed concrete only costs N18,313.71 per Cubic Metre, or N7,834.72 per Metric Ton when costs are aggregated for the components. I am therefore sold on the idea of Insulated Concrete forms (ICFs) for construction from foundation through roof panels. Lookout for the thread. Cheers!! |
@Wirinet and ChidiChris: You guys have made very intelligent arguments without getting emotional about it, and I appreciate your thoroughness. It is clear that Nigeria has a lot of issues of credibility. Many say thaat it will take a "Rawlings" to clean up this country. Nigerians abroad are being subjected to a high level of scrutiny because of the paradigm in the country. This is rather unfortunate because both the good and bad are lumped up together. I still believe that each man should be respected until they lose the privilege by their actions. But what about inaction? We as Nigerians really have to question ourselves about being inactive and letting everything go to rot. Governor Fashola is defining himself as an icon of possibilities. Lagos has long been written off by social scholars accross the world and it has become a reference point as well as a study of chaos. Who would think that one man within a short period of 2-1/2 years could bring back hope to a city like Lagos. Nigeria truly needs more action from it's citizens. It needs more visionaries instead of the clueless crop that we call leaders. It is very discouraging when people like me come out of diaspora with great ideas and experiences that allow a peek into future possibilities or fatalities, only to face these prima donna politicians who wave us aside while only being concerned about bags of money. The point that I am trying to make here is that Nigeria has very few role models. The society has become stagnant, and people have degenerated to uncaring greed motivated individuals. Very few care about the society that they live in, and when you try to bring up awareness about this, they laugh at you and tell you that you better go find a way to get your share of the pie. This is very disheartening. With the issues that you guys have raised, you may have made an impact on me. But I still say that there is something, or spirit about Ribadu that shows a person who cares about his society. The fact that he avoided being corrupted by the obvious people in power who would have loved to have him on their take, is something to think about. The errors of judgment that he may have made in the past probably will remain in the past due to his recent exposures. The World and people like me have put an extra onus on him, which I tend to believe he will not abuse. The clear difference between Ribadu and these politicians reamains his conscience. This guy seems to have retained his conscience within a decadent society. Better yet, Ribadu has walked alone many times. This is a character trait that must be respected. It further confirms his spirit of true leadership. He is clearly not one of "the boys" who find strength and confidence by frolicking with each other in excesses and decay. Ribadu's invitations to various international quality events has reinforced a paradigm of respectability unto him. The World has heard his voice, and interacted with the man enough for him to feel secure about providing leadership in Nigeria. These are the things that I look at. These are the things that count. Life is a continuous process of learning and reflections. I thank you for the education about Mallam Ribadu's issues, and this will allow me to further scrutinize him in the future. However, after the considerations I listed above, for some reason, there is still some faith left in him. People like Wole Soyinka, Gani Faweyinmi etc, cannot provide the political leadership that we need today in Nigeria. Who else, apart from Okonjo Iweala do you see as a possibility and how do you think that we, the people can motivate them into Nigerian politics? How can we begin to say that enough is enough, and foist the type of leaders that we need unto the country? These are the issues that we need to be discussing. Thanks once again guys, It is obvious that you care about the country. |
@Nex, you make a lot of sense. Nigeria is the proverbial Animal farm. Nobody wants to be an average citizen. Even people who have suffered in poverty tend to forget how it was, and are quick to oppress others once they get a chance to loot our treasury. Let them all be as secure as the average Nigerian. It will begin to instill fear in them from looting shamelessly when they are not sure who may come after them. |
It's noteworthy to see people being consistent in their character. A certain type of folks appreciate Ribadu and others like him that are currently in Diaspora with heavy hearts about the future of Nigeria. However, in a country of despots and many criminals, would it be a surprise that we are seeing many here vehemently opposed to Ribadu? Their issue is not that he did his job. They are focused on the criminals that he did not go after. Who else have we ever witnessed in the History of Nigeria who was even capable of sowing fear in the untouchables? The fact is that if we took a poll of most of the people with internet capabilities in Nigeria, majority will belong to this group of despots. But no matter how loud you get, and no matter how erratic you act, everyone's day of reckoning will come. Ribadu served under a manipulative and oppressive President. He did the best anyone could expect from being in his position, and yet still made a huge difference. We the people of Nigeria, who strive to live righteously and stay away from corruption and despots, will overcome someday. God Bless Mallam Ribadu and his Family, and most of all God, bless Nigeria and save us from hypocritical despotic, moraless and satanic lost souls who have mortgaged their souls to the devil. |
Thanks. Are you a builder? If so, would you know hoe much 2500# and 3000# Concrete goes for per Truck of 9 Yards, or per Ton? I am almost completed with my take-off, and only have a few more questions. If you will indulge me, I need local prices for the following: [table] Plumbing and Fixtures Toilets Standard Bath Tubs Jacuzzi Tub Sinks Water Tank Installed Laundry Kitchen Faucets Powder Rm Faucet Hot Water Heaters (60 or 80 Gals) 2nd Fl Bath Faucets Master bath Faucets Hose Bibs Windows (Thermal Panes) Type A (36"X72"') Type B (36"X 60" ![]() Type C (30"X38" ![]() Type D (48"X48" Tempered Glass) Skylight Tunnel (36"X 60" ![]() Doors (4 Panel Standard) Ext Type A (36"X 84" ![]() Ext Type B (36" X 84" ![]() Interior Type A (32"X 84" ![]() Interior Type B (60"X84" DBL) Interior Type C (72"X 84" Sliding Panel) Garage (14'-0"X 84" ![]() Flooring Type A Floor (Grade A Carpet w/1" Thick underlay) Type B Floor (Grade A Granite Tile) Type B Floor (Grade A Ceramic Tile) Trimwork 6" Base Board 4" Crown Mouldings Electric Openings/Receptacles installed and wired (ea) Electric Service Panel 9000 watts Door Bell Can Lights Security Contacts Cable Cat 5 to Server Power Meter Smoke Detectors Current Cement Prices, as well as Pozzolan. [/table] They say some of us are dreamers. In this case, I'll be pleasantly surprised if you guys actually take the time to throw out these figures. I may share my Master Spreadsheet once completed with Nairalanders who could want to use it for quick detailed estimates. It's a lot of work, but once complete, it will be well worth it. I may also create a template that will feed the spreadsheet to spit out the lists and estimate. The Middle to Upper Middle class market is the target for this particular project. Thanks in advance. |
Hi Design5. Thanks for the info. However, you left the length out. Can you tell me what the lengths are, and are they always precut that way, or can you opt to keep them at 60 feet for example? Once again thanks. |
duke2000:It's funny that you asked this question today, just as I needed them answered as well. I hope Design5 will share the answers here. I am currently working on a spreadsheet solution to make costing very efficient for some potential developments that I am looking at. I will be starting a thread on this. |
chidichris:Why do these criminal minds continue to insult our collective intelligence? Okonjo Iweala, and the now rebrander of Nigeria were bright stars amongst quite a few under Obasanjo. Ribadu was another one as well. The World Bank for the first time in History since Independence upgraded the status of Nigeria only because of Ribadu. Business started coming to Nigeria and felt like the environment had become better. Now they are all packing up and moving to Ghana. How dare you ask such an infantile question? If Ribadu were still here, thousands of new jobs will have come to Nigeria to employ the poor and better their lives. Let's keep it real and stop trying to justify your rogue bosses. Noone since democracy came back to Nigeria has had as much impact as Nuhu Ribadu. Now he is getting the esteem that he deserves in the International forum. I am glad that there are a lot of Nigerians as well as foreigners who know to respect merit and give it what it deserves. People like you are indeed why Nigeria keeps going backwards. Just who funds you? Oh I see, you are one of the affected 419ers. I hope Ribadu comes back and cleans house for real. I do not know this man personally, but he has earned my respect and admiration tremendously. |
[quote author=Nosa-Henry link=topic=306113.msg4311067#msg4311067 date=1249581845]Status-quo will surely remain the same until the President say otherwise. This show of power is clearly out of Onovo's control. Let him go and withdraw police from Turai[/quote]He must not know who the real president is. He better watch out, cos if Turai says he's gone, that's it for him. Early retirement. He will soon be running around Aso Rock looking for her to beg. |
Dede1:Dede, the only people who make statements like yours are the criminal looter of Nigeria. You keep making allegations and provide no proof. With all the toes Ribadu stepped on, and all the cash those criminals control, he is now smelling like a sweet Rose that they can't even find the slightest crime to hang him on. We only hear rumours and innuendos. Ribadu has challenged you guys to prove any allegations against him. Why aren't you working on that? Shame on you and your types. |
I will not only support Ribadu but mobilize myself and everyone I know to support him actively. Ribadu never convicted any innocent person and noone with all their mighty big cash could pin any act of criminality on him. A Fashola/Ribadu ticket will be the best catalyst for change in Nigeria. But Tinubu won't like that though. |
And there will be many more disgruntled Policemen on the streets who have just lost their cash cows and will be trigger happy at shooting innocent civilians to vent out frustration. |
uchmann:Hey Man: Those must be some serious Monster trucks. Are you sure you're not talking about Barges? Geeze, the typical Tanker Trailer maxes out at 33,000 Litres. You must be talking about Land Barges. ![]() |
I responded to you via email as well. Will call you soon. |
nex:@Nex Benin City must still be doing well. If you would like, we in some parts of Surulere Lagos will gladly ignore PHCN for a month. We only get a total of like 4 hours a month anyway. Now you know who's making the Fuel importers rich. |
Even John Hinkley who shot Ronald Reagan was only handcuffed and arrested when he surrendered without as much as a hair taken off his skin. He was tried and rendered incompetent due to mental issues. Since then, if I remember correctly, he was recently released out of a mental hospital. Nigeria has a long way to being civilized going by the standards of posts here on Nairaland. And then we complain when we are treated like Animals in foreign lands, while we are openly showing our barbaric tendencies to the world. |
soloqy:Your ignorance is very scary. This is the mentality that leads Nigerian Police to act the way they do. I will reiterate, that not one innocent life lost in the shooting by the Police is worth it. Those people should have been arrested and safely secured in jails, while they await their day in court. We are civilized people and not Animals. What rock did you crawl out from underneath? |
Just wondering how you guys have been doing since the last time we had discussions on this thread. Let's have some updates guys. Take care and have a wonderful day. |
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Hello Gbenga: Let's discuss business. Check your email. Cheers. |
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I posted the following yesterday at a different forum. I am glad folks are now beginning to think. Here is the link with a time/day stamp. http://vote.sparklit.com/comments.spark?contentID=1005846&page=0&action=viewTopic&commentID=all&pollID=958929 In response to the Boko Haram guys, I have to say; What a pity? It is very unfortunate that in Nigeria, life is not considered as important. Here are Nigerian Policemen and Military killing Nigerian civilians. Was this the best approach? Were they given options of surrender? Do we have laws in this country? Is everyman not innocent until convicted of a crime? Did the Police and Army summarily judge, convict and execute these people? Any fair minded Nigerian will be concerned about the slaughter of fellow Nigerians. Even guilty people still have families that love them. They are still humans and may deserve mercy sometimes. The act of mercy may change such people into the best of the society. These same people if they had been given a chance may have saved some lives in the future. No matter how bad we consider them and their beliefs to be, we should not dehumanize ourselves and become like them. Afterall, Jesus Christ forgave 2 men who had been criminals and murderers all their lives, as they were being crucified with him. This is an example that we should always remember. We should not wait until the Police and Military do the same thing to us and our loved ones. People should still be availed to due process. With that being said, I definitely will not excuse the behaviours of the Boko Haram people. These people should not be allowed to roam freely on the streets maiming and killing. But when we really look deeply into the issue, we will find that they are victims too. These people are victims of poverty which led to the fragility of their minds. They were ripe for indoctrination. Nigerians need to begin to care about each others social welfare. We need to urge/push our government to get more serious about eliminating poverty. Poverty is indeed the crime that is being perpetrated against Nigerians. A country with so much resources being stolen by a select few while majority can hardly afford a good meal daily. Why will this not happen? Why will Boko Haram not exist in various parts of Nigeria? Boko haram is a response to the educated class. These is the class of Nigerians that have been foisted with leadership and trusted to deliver to the people. We have failed woefully. Our so-called education is proving to be a waste. We have not taken any social responsibilities to make lives better for our people, and here is their reaction. It is only logical that when the educated do not serve the poor and better their lives, then the poor may as well seize power back and make do the best way that they can. Nigerian government has been irresponsible, and is now acting the medicine after death part. Nigerians allowed Sharia to enter into the system, which the constitution does not provide for. It was fine when it served the leaders and looters. Now the cost of Sharia has come to bear. It is now beginning to look too expensive, and I wonder just what will come next. The handling of the Boko haram followers should not be mistaken for justice. It should be seen as a prelude to what may come to the Niger delta next. Now some southerners are jubilating, and thinking that the equalizer for the attacks on Southerners in the North has finally come. This will be a false assertion as I can clearly see this as a human sacrifice to legitimize mass killings that may be targeted at the Niger Delta next. Afterall, the North can always point to this incidence as the par for dealing with unrest anywhere in Nigeria. There is one thing that Nigerian leaders have been constant about. This is their sickened mental calculations. I will not trust the sacrificial slaughter of fellow northerners as a mere act of protection of Northern outsiders. |
Here is a post that i made in another forum yesterday. It looks like some people here have read it already as it is apparent in some of the posts here today. here is the link to my original post with a time/day stamp. http://vote.sparklit.com/comments.spark?contentID=1005846&page=0&action=viewTopic&commentID=all&pollID=958929 In response to the Boko Haram guys, I have to say; What a pity? It is very unfortunate that in Nigeria, life is not considered as important. Here are Nigerian Policemen and Military killing Nigerian civilians. Was this the best approach? Were they given options of surrender? Do we have laws in this country? Is everyman not innocent until convicted of a crime? Did the Police and Army summarily judge, convict and execute these people? Any fair minded Nigerian will be concerned about the slaughter of fellow Nigerians. Even guilty people still have families that love them. They are still humans and may deserve mercy sometimes. The act of mercy may change such people into the best of the society. These same people if they had been given a chance may have saved some lives in the future. No matter how bad we consider them and their beliefs to be, we should not dehumanize ourselves and become like them. Afterall, Jesus Christ forgave 2 men who had been criminals and murderers all their lives, as they were being crucified with him. This is an example that we should always remember. We should not wait until the Police and Military do the same thing to us and our loved ones. People should still be availed to due process. With that being said, I definitely will not excuse the behaviours of the Boko Haram people. These people should not be allowed to roam freely on the streets maiming and killing. But when we really look deeply into the issue, we will find that they are victims too. These people are victims of poverty which led to the fragility of their minds. They were ripe for indoctrination. Nigerians need to begin to care about each others social welfare. We need to urge/push our government to get more serious about eliminating poverty. Poverty is indeed the crime that is being perpetrated against Nigerians. A country with so much resources being stolen by a select few while majority can hardly afford a good meal daily. Why will this not happen? Why will Boko Haram not exist in various parts of Nigeria? Boko haram is a response to the educated class. These is the class of Nigerians that have been foisted with leadership and trusted to deliver to the people. We have failed woefully. Our so-called education is proving to be a waste. We have not taken any social responsibilities to make lives better for our people, and here is their reaction. It is only logical that when the educated do not serve the poor and better their lives, then the poor may as well seize power back and make do the best way that they can. Nigerian government has been irresponsible, and is now acting the medicine after death part. Nigerians allowed Sharia to enter into the system, which the constitution does not provide for. It was fine when it served the leaders and looters. Now the cost of Sharia has come to bear. It is now beginning to look too expensive, and I wonder just what will come next. The handling of the Boko haram followers should not be mistaken for justice. It should be seen as a prelude to what may come to the Niger delta next. Now some southerners are jubilating, and thinking that the equalizer for the attacks on Southerners in the North has finally come. This will be a false assertion as I can clearly see this as a human sacrifice to legitimize mass killings that may be targeted at the Niger Delta next. Afterall, the North can always point to this incidence as the par for dealing with unrest anywhere in Nigeria. There is one thing that Nigerian leaders have been constant about. This is their sickened mental calculations. I will not trust the sacrificial slaughter of fellow northerners as a mere act of protection of Northern outsiders. |
cre8tivity:I wonder when Nairaland people will become sharp and get with the program. Cre8tivity is noone but Madam Waziri herself. This is not the first time that she will make Ribadu/Waziri issues her personal fight. It won't be the last either. She was nominated by James Ibori himself, and that is her number 1 Boss. If you doubt what I am saying check her history of posts. I engaged her a few months back, and she has never denied my suspicion. For all you 419 boys who want to make deals, just talk to Cre8tivity. You will be talking to the main link. |
nex:{{watches Nex pulling his shirt sleeves up and pulling off his shoes ready to whoop Ibime's butt}} |
Got it. I'm online now. |
Twice I have posted a response to this article just to see it disappear. Please look at this link that leads to the lists of posts that I recently made. Is Seun now part of the Cabal and has been instructed to censore? why did my posts disappear? Here is the link, please read everyone. https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?action=profile;u=200079;sa=showPosts |
One of the strategies of this march should include the awareness that people should stop paying PHCN bills unless they have the new pay as you go meters. None of the existing meters work, which I am sure is on purpose, and they have replaced their billings with "Estimated Usage". This is racketeering at the least. The pay as you go meters were touted as the answer to the issue, but PHCN refused to provide any more of them when they saw the reality of people paying for what they get. It is surprising that people who barely get 4 hours of electricity for a whole month still continue to pay the fake bills sent to them. With this March should come awareness as well. In developed countries, the mere attempt to collect charges on services never provided will land the directors of the company in jail. We are currently seeing how mind programming is causing the deaths of the followers of Bako Haram. NEPA/PHCN has over the years programmed Nigerians into slavishly paying for services never provided. We should urge every customer to quit paying their NEPA/PHCN bills if they do not have the new pay-as-you-go meters. This is clear fraud, and consumers should be compensated for the perpetration of this fraud. It is time we also challenged them in the court system. Customers should stop paying until they begin to receive service. Failure of PHCN to provide calibrated and working meters should be sanctioned against them. People should only pay for what they use, and PHCN should refrain from defrauding Nigerians and running a racketeering organization. I am willing to make a speech about this issue at the rally. When it start to hurt their income and salaries cannot be paid to their useless workers, then they may become as concerned as their customers. The fact still remains that we do not get power, so we can feed the Oil cabal and generator cabal, who are determined not to allow this to work. |
One of the strategies of this march should include the awareness that people should stop paying PHCN bills unless they have the new pay as you go meters. None of the existing meters work, which I am sure is on purpose, and they have replaced their billings with "Estimated Usage". This is racketeering at the least. The pay as you go meters were touted as the answer to the issue, but PHCN refused to provide any more of them when they saw the reality of people paying for what they get. It is surprising that people who barely get 4 hours of electricity for a whole month still continue to pay the fake bills sent to them. With this March should come awareness as well. In developed countries, the mere attempt to collect charges on services never provided will land the directors of the company in jail. We are currently seeing how mind programming is causing the deaths of the followers of Bako Haram. NEPA/PHCN has over the years programmed Nigerians into slavishly paying for services never provided. We should urge every customer to quit paying their NEPA/PHCN bills if they do not have the new pay-as-you-go meters. This is clear fraud, and consumers should be compensated for the perpetration of this fraud. It is time we also challenged them in the court system. Customers should stop paying until they begin to receive service. Failure of PHCN to provide calibrated and working meters should be sanctioned against them. People should only pay for what they use, and PHCN should defray from defrauding Nigerians and running a racketeering organization. I am willing to make a speech about this issue at the rally. When it start to hurt their income and salaries cannot be paid to their useless workers, then they may become as concerned as their customers. The fact still remains that we do not get power, so we can feed the Oil cabal and generator cabal, who are determined not to allow this to work. |
I think Y'ar Adua's response was adequate. There were no threats implied, and I am glad that he acted mature with the statement that he made. This reduces tension and issues have been reverted back to the courts. The only problem here is the question of the honesty and prudence of the Nigerian Supreme court. |
[quote author=George_D link=topic=297179.msg4265646#msg4265646 date=1248865383]remember you left one stick on the table and i borrowed it for myself? [/quote]Ah!! That explains what happened to the one that dropped in the toilet while I was taking a dunk. Hmm, Did you think that was chocolate on it? ROFL!!! ![]() |
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Now you know who's making the Fuel importers rich.
[/quote]Ah!! That explains what happened to the one that dropped in the toilet while I was taking a dunk. Hmm, Did you think that was chocolate on it? ROFL!!!