₦airaland Forum

TonyeBarcanista:
So these four events will gulp N70million?who is the government trying to deceive?

And who was this former gov't trying to deceive.

Itemised 10 billion naira Budget Proposal for 50 years celebration.


1. Anniversary parade including march past, fleet review and aerial display - N950 million.
2. National unity torch tour - N350 million.
Special visit to special homes, orphanages, prisons and hospitals - N50 million
3. Special session of the National Children Parliament - N20 million
4. Party for 1000 children - N20 million
5. Presidential banquet - N40 million
6. Calisthenics performance - N50 million
7. Cultural, historical and military exhibitions N310 million
8. Food week - N40 million
9. Secretariat equipment, accommodation, logistics and utilities - N320 million
10. Designing and unveiling of the 50th anniversary logo - N30 million
11. Special reports on Nigeria in both local and international media - N1.2 billion
12. Jingles, adverts, billboards, documentary and publicity - N320 million
13. Accommodation and Transportation of guests - N700 million
14. Production of branded souvenirs and gift items for foreign heads of state and Attention of a coat of arms on Aso Rock - N450 million
15. Variety gala night and fireworks - N210 million
16. International friendly football match and local competition - N200 million
17. Event managers and producers - N120 million naira.
18. Designing and publication of a compendium on Nigeria - N400 million,
19. Compendium on the legislature - N150 million
20. Compendium on the judiciary - N50 million.
21. Commissioning of the golden jubilee plaza - N10 million naira;
22. Designing, construction and mounting of Tower of Unity in the 36 states of the Federation - N540 million.
23. Debates, essays, conferences, lectures, and a colloquium - N150 million;
24. Musical concerts and carnivals in the 6 geo-political zones - N60 million;
25. Durbar, masquerades and cultural dances - N100 million and
26. Designing and construction of 10 monuments of the founding fathers - N80 million.
27. A memory stone at the Tafawa Balewa Square , Lagos will consume - N40 million,
28. Security and protocol - N500 million
29. Medicals - N25 million
30. Miscellaneous - N105 Million.


http://saharareporters.com/articles/external-contrib/6330--president-goodluck-jonathans-10-billion-naira-owambe-party.html

You know barcanista I like ur objectivity but when the truth is been told let's try to put politics aside and accept it.
This gov't, even if they approved 150m for that for event. They are still prudent with public resources because when you divide 10B by 36events. It gives an approximate fee spent per event at 277m while that of the current gov't which is 70m divided by 4 event gives an approximate fee per event at 17.5m. Let's now assume, the current gov't approved 150m. Divide 150 by 4 giv 37.5m per event. Isn't this still prudent than the former gov't budget on independence celebration?

scholes0:
Well said..

Thanks bro

Nigeria has three major tribes and all hav founding fathers and heroes they respect and wld never forget. For the Igbo's, I know the y will never forget ojukwu and possible Azikwe. And the yoruba's wld never forget Abiola and Awolowo while the hausa's would never forget Tafawa balewa and Ahmadu. Therefore for Nigerians. We have lots of heroes. For me. I will never forget them all and would proudly narrate their heroism to my foreign friends, children and grandchildren.
GOD Bless Nigeria. Ameen.

7lives:
Are you sure he understands the article?

It's self explanatory

SeverusSnape:
El-ruffian the religious bigot.

El-ruffian the twitter warrior and loud mouthed midget.

B00HARI is doing his own at the federal level, Hell-rufai is doing his at the State level. They should continue.

Don't be that gullible.
You want to tell me, you did not u/stand the article or what?

dre11:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/buharis-appointments-omokiri/

The pure and basic truth. I have always been saying that the federal Character thing is our undoing. It need to be removed and at all levels of education, gov't office and political appointment it should be based on merits.
GOD Bless Nigeria

hitchowoyemi:
How do u verify that the proposed shut shit wasn't just rumour. Smh! Nna ehn!

It's easy, just go in person to the Aso chapel. Abi.

ignis:
To all?
Shall I not worship there next Sunday?

If you wish to go. Give it a try, nobody would stop you but you know the security situation in the country. You would be searched I guess.

nnachukz:
How do we verify that these photos were taken this sunday? They are even very scanty.

Go in person to the presidential chapel along Aso Drive. Its wide open to all.

engrsyer:
He's in the mosque to pray with his boss.

Hahahaha very funny

FYB:
wer is osinbanjo?

Don't u read the news. Attending churh/birthday service of Bishop okonkwo in lagos together with the governor of lagos. How do u expect him to be in two places, at a time.

[color=#000000]There were multiple reports and speculations earlier this week that President Buhari moved against Christian worshipers at the Aso Villa Chapel, ordered its shut down.

The presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, did not remain indifferent to the reports. He tweeted[/color]:

PMB orders Aso Villa chapel shut? No such thing. Rumour spawned by fecund imagination gone into overdrive. PMB respects freedom of worship[/color].

[color=#000000]The presidency also made several photos of worshipers at the Villa Chapel on Sunday,

See the photo report from the Sunday service below:

According to the constitution, the people of Nigeria are free and have the right to practice their different religions according to their conscience.[/color]

CivilzedTyger:
Dances Shoki Ah Baba Look Into Education Sector Ahbeg Our School Is A Mess Ryt Though Its A State Govt Uni, Shey U Dey Hear Me?

Don't worry, he wld soon.
One sector and departments at a time plus the VP whose the coordinator of the new meeting just disclosed that the buhari led gov't social oriented economy. Increasing education budge and providing. Social benefits the citizenry. Let's pray for them, GOD gives them the strenght to overcome the challenges.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari as he marks 100 days in office, defining it as a succes and blessing for Nigeria.


Buhari’s 100 days

Lai Mohammed, party’s national spokesman, told The Sun on September 4, Friday, that things are not only getting better under the APC, but also that Nigerians are already reaping dividends of democracy.

Mohammed, while saying that Nigeria almost became a failed state under immediate past Goodluck Jonathan’s government, said:

“Within the last 100 days, Buhari has achieved a lot. Things are now working in Nigeria, and I would ascribe this to what I would call the Buhari effect.

This time last year, we were celebrating corrupt people, but today, looters are being exposed. Corrupt people no longer have hiding place. Ethical revolution is on in Nigeria. Nigerians are now learning to attach much importance to character and integrity rather than resources or illicit acquisition of wealth.”

APC spokesman further stated that sabotage and devastation of oil pipelines have seriously decreased since May 29, 2015.

Mohammed added that Nigeria was almost becoming a pariah state before Buhari taken office.


Goodluck Jonathan in an hadshake with President Muhammadu Buhari, after handing over power at the Eagles Square, Abuja, May 29, 2015. Photo: Vanguard

However “today, Nigeria has suddenly become the toast of civilized nations. Even before he took office, he was invited to Chattam House in the United Kingdom.

“The G-7, which comprises some of the most powerful nations in the world also invited Buhari to its summit. Buhari has also been the guest of President Barrack Obama of the United States, and just recently, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon was in Nigeria.

“The UN scribe has further invited Buhari to the UN for a summit of world leaders on security. All these are part of dividends of democracy for Nigeria. We all knew the situation before now.”

“This government will not leave behind any part of the nation. The President has not forgotten any section. There are over 1,000 appointments to be made, and we should not start judging Buhari by about 35 appointments he has made so far.

At the fullness of time, everybody will be taken care of. I’m sure the President is mindful of all these complaints, and he is taking note of them.

This is a government that is elected for four years, we should not be in a haste to judge it just only in 100 days.”
On fears that on-going probes by the Buhari’s administration appeared to be selective, as most of the people being investigated are PDP members, Mohammed debunked that, saying that even some former APC governors and Senators are also being investigated by the ICPC and EFCC.


Buhari’s key actions in first 100 days

“It is not right to say that these probes or investigations are selective. PDP was in power for 16 years. At a point, the party had about 28 state governors. Not only that, PDP members were in charge of several parastatals and government agencies. Therefore, if you are going to investigate, you will have more of PDP members to investigate.

“Buhari has also said it openly that anybody that has petition against anybody, that they should send it to the investigative agencies, and I have not seen anybody coming out to say he submitted petition against somebody and that either EFCC and ICPC refused to take action.

If anybody has any petition against anybody, including APC leaders, Buhari will not sweep such under the carpet. Buhari, however, believes in due process and the rule of law, he will not persecute anybody. He believes in doing things the right way.”

It should be noted that for the first time since Nigeria won its independence in 1960, the country has inaugurated an opposition figure as its next president.

Muhammadu Buhari, a retired army general who ruled the country back in the 1980s after a military coup, was sworn in as president of Nigeria on May 29, Friday.

Sweet move

Pierocash:
Photoshop

GOD Bless u my brother. Can't seem to. Understand why they did not look at the pics properly before commenting.

xtrorse:
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Thrash!

To u

Feranchek:
When baba said "I'm not for anybody. I'm for everybody" una think sey he dey lie. It's just a pity that despite his good intentions for the Igbo people (which I'm very sure of), we're already headstrong in actualizing the emancipation of the sovereign state of BIAFRA. Buh all the same....

God bless PMB
God bless his wife
God bless Nigeria and Nigerians


God bless the SOVEREIGN UNION OF BIAFRA!!!

Ma Brother I feel you and u/stand the situation at eastern part of nigeria but the truth is we are better and stronger together than separated.
So, I encourage my igbo brothers to excersize patience with Nigeria and trust Mr President. Who has the utmost respect for the constitution to correct the situation in nigeria.

Don believe it.

saaedlee:
True, Pics Attached

elaborate pls

DDeliverer:
u dont xpect police to be friends with criminals na

Yes, but how about civil behaviour and good conduct.

Bringing the needed development in the agricultural industries tru AFDB to nigeria

A popular saying “the police are your friends” is unfortunately often negated by the conduct of Nigerian police officers, and only a few people have a good word to say about them.
One of the major characteristics of a friend is the fact that such a person has your best interests at heart.
The question now is " Are the Nigerian Police our friends? "

President Muhammadu Buhari had received former Minister of Agriculture and a current president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, and his team in the Aso Rock presidential villa today.

It would be recalled that President Buhari asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support Adesina for the position of the presidency of the AfDB in April 2015.

800k let deal

Am interested to buy as my personal car. Would 1.2m fly.

Ooogaaaaa ooooo

Are u seriously asking. If yes, joint the common sense revolution. U will know the answer immediately. Peace.

Nonybb:
I thought the plane crashed, so disappointed. APC is evil

U need ??

Fleshly:
That's part of the sensational agenda to keep Nigerians most especially the mufus that voted for him busy, and to have something to cheer, while mis-governance and Kleptocracy is going on in the high places! thank God, there some Nigerians like you, who are aware and have been vigilant over this evil and moronic administration. Thankfully also, soon they will run out of baseless propaganders and they start eating themselves

I dislike comparing gov'ts cos of the complicated nature of the problems they each face but let's be clear on one thing previous gov'ts were quick in establishing their cabinets and political appointment, what has that yeild. He promised change, that means change in style of governance, transparency and due process. I strongly urge us too be patient and give them time b4 throwing kitchen sink at them.

Shortyy:
Let me get this straight. Everything he does over there will be photographed and showed to Nigerians and the media? Wow. Don't forget to take a picture of him bathing. How ridiculous.

Yes everything. He is a public figure. Stop being sarcastic.
GOD Bless Nigeria

President Federal Republic of Nigeria