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django1: Her oranges are perfectly okay.

Plsss, What are Oranges?

satellitedaisy: Not D-banj sister(Taiwo). She looks horrible

LOL!!!

Chiefpriest1: @all...make una chill abeg. I agree that I goofed because it was only the Vanguard link that was on the page when I made my comment. By the way, how many of you open links to stories on nairaland. Even the imbeciiles calling people names on this forum would have made the same mistake. The headline was misleading. The only known Ribadu today is Nuhu. The headline should have read " Jigawa appoints new VC" since nobody knows the ribadu they are talking about. I am sure the story made front page because the Moderators thought it was the popular Ribadu. What the hell is "first to comment" that I should be rushing for. Dem dey pay una? Or do I look like I am waiting for ASUU to call off the strike

OMG!!
I feel your pain Bro.

ichommy: Congratulaions Nuhu

Baba, read before you drop comment. No be Nuhu, na Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu.

Aromas: Ribadu ni o!!!!!!!!!

Nuhu Ko o!!! Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu ni oo

Op.. Change the topic to Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu and not just Ribadu.

Misleading kinda.

One Word: Beauriful.

I no fit jare...
Pidgin is a lingua franca.

LOL!!!

The double mouthed political party

Na Wah oh!!!

150 per lit?

More experience in milking the state treasury dry...

Anyway, Congrats.

Na wah oh!!
Education in Nigeria ehn!!
God have mercy.

Good one there.

He looks Healthy and I must confess.. Great speech, Mr president.

More...

Shortly after he was discharged from a London hospital President Goodluck Jonathan presided at the 15th meeting of the Honorary International Investors Council (HIIC) In London today.

Below is the president’s full speech at the meeting:


It is with great pleasure that I welcome our distinguished Council Members to the 15th meeting of the Honorary International Investor Council (HIIC) in London, and in particular, His Excellency Mohammed Al Shaibani, the new member who is here with us for the first time. His Excellency Al Shaibani is the Director General of the Ruler’s Court, Government of Dubai, and the CEO and Executive Director of the Investment Corporation of Dubai.

We are glad to have him join us, and look forward to his contributions and insights at Council.Dear Council Members, as we approach the end of 2013, it is only ideal that I begin this address first by thanking you all for your continued commitment to Nigeria.

Our country is indeed honored to have friends and partners like you, with whom we can openly share ideas, and shape our agenda. With every HIIC meeting I attend, I am always encouraged to see the quality of the debate, the frankness of the conversation, and the big things Nigeria can achieve. I am also sure you likewise are inspired by the vast potential and opportunities within our great country. Indeed at the HIIC, I can sincerely say that we are all in very good company.

The investment of your time and effort in driving the HIIC is recognized, and on behalf of the Nigerian people, I say thank you.This 15th meeting builds on the last conversation we had in Abuja and begins to address the fundamental issues constraining competitiveness and investment in Nigeria. Competitiveness ultimately drives profitability, which is what investors are seeking worldwide.

To be competitive, we must address long standing issues, and introduce bold and courageous reforms, regardless of short term political pressures. This is why my government has remained steadfast in making Nigeria the preferred location for investors to do business, because it is our only pathway to create jobs, generate wealth, and guarantee our security.

In building a truly competitive environment for business, we are addressing the fundamental issues such as internal security and power supply head-on. For the first time in Nigeria’s 53 year history, we have successfully privatized the electric power industry. We are bringing capital, technology, and operational excellence into the sector. As a result, 11 distribution companies, and four (4) generation companies have been privatized, realising over US$3 billion for Government.  For Council’s information the assets were finally handed over on 1st November, 2013. I am delighted to inform you that investors are responding positively to the opportunities in the sector and we expect to see significant investments in the sector and across the value chain going forward. Ladies and Gentlemen, resolving the power sector alone, completely changes the paradigm on doing business in Nigeria, and we are satisfied with the progress made.Equally, although challenges remain, we are investing in the requisite security infrastructure and intelligence network that will enable us deal more effectively with the new threats we face which can and do hamper investor confidence in our economy. In ensuring that the environment is suitable for investment, we will also continue to intensify the fight against corruption.

We are indeed happy that the private sector has begun complementing our strong desire to tackle all forms of rent seeking tendencies. The “Clean Business Nigeria Today” initiative coming from the meetings of the Council is a very good example. 

I urge the Council Members and key functionaries of Government to meaningfully participate in the discussions towards our desire to transform the Nigerian economy to one of the world’s largest economies by the year 2020.

I also use this opportunity to inform Council that Nigeria will be hosting the World Economic Forum on Africa, between the 7th and 9th of May 2014. Our hosting this event is yet again a strong sign of Nigeria’s central economic and political role on the continent.

The forthcoming World Economic Forum will be used to shape matters of inclusive growth on the continent, and I invite all members of Council to join us in Abuja in May 2014. Dear Council members, in the year 2013, I can sincerely say that Nigeria has attained significant momentum on the drive to attract new investors into the country, and also to encourage existing investors within the country to expand. In 2014, we must not lose this momentum, but rather broaden our interventions to address other difficult issues like the high cost of financing in the country, and the dearth of adequate skills.

The HIIC’s core mandate of providing advice to attract investments into the country, and making Nigeria more competitive in the global economy is therefore as critical today, as it was almost 10 years ago when it was initially formed. 

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you once again for your contributions to the growth and development of our great nation, and I very much look forward to sharing ideas with you all during this event.


http://saharareporters.com/gallery/photonews-president-jonathan-investor’s-council-meeting-after-discharge-london-hospital

http://www.ynaija.com/jonathan-recovers-from-illness-in-london-speaks-at-the-hiic-meeting-see-photos-full-speech/?

Keneking: How much is the hospital bill? Did he pay for it?

Do you want to pay for him? Ofcause FG paid.

ThankGod for the quick recovery.

The battle lines are drawn then...

Eeyaa!!
Pele President.

Okay!! Good for them.

Omooba77: According to an aide, Alhaji Tukur was said to have asked Oyinlola jokingly that, “Can I still call you the Prince of peace I used to call you?” while Oyinlola was said to have replied,”yes Baba, I remain peaceful and principled.”

Drama indeed.

yunglykmine: Suffering from hangover after his Birthday bash - Saharareporters.

LOL!!!

ceo4eva: Kudos to Amaechi for casting politics aside and doing the needful.

I only hope the tweet is not for political gains and public Sympathy as usual.

Amaechi prays for ailing Mr. President on Twitter

screenagerjoe: am i d only 1 noticing dt NAIRALAND is running out of FP materials. . . .#SMH

Yes, you are the only one Bruh!!

shineureyes: 1st 2 comment

Take your trophy

Bushmeat don catch hunter be dat!!

funnyx: Loool abeg tell them make dem leave Jona alone nau, make persin no drink again

LOL!!

Prof Corruption: http://saharareporters.com/news-page/president-jonathan-misses-investor%E2%80%99s-council-meeting-after-falling-ill-checks-london-hospi


Ogogoro!

Ogogoro Mixed with Alomo Saharareporters No go kill person. LOL!!

awodman: Yeah..abati beat Sahara reporters to this..before they start speculating nonsense...

LOL!!!

Is Abati now a born again? Telling us the truth this time.

The president’s spokesperson confirmed the illness.

President Goodluck Jonathan fell ill while in London on an official visit and had to seek medical attention, his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has said.

Mr. Jonathan is in London for a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council.

Mr. Abati said the president became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting on Thursday.

He said the President has since been examined by competent medical practitioners and “he has been advised to rest for a few days”.

Mr. Abati did not state the ailment the president was diagnosed of or the hospital he visited.

“The Presidency wishes to assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s condition is nothing serious and that the medical attention he has sought is only precautionary,” the spokesperson said.

http://premiumtimesng.com/news/150058-breaking-jonathan-sick-receives-treatment-london.html