₦airaland Forum

upper:
Funny how the gullible are easily deceived. We have recurrent expenditure of 3.6 trillion naira for payment of salaries and running expenses. We spent #700 billion to service debt yearly. We have infrastructural deficit to cover such as bad roads, power supply, water supply, etc. We have petrol subsidy, fertilizer subsidy etc. Mind you oil companies pay taxes and royalties to FIRS and forms about 80% of the total federation revenue. So which of the above necessity will be dropped to accommodate paying #5000 the poorest 25 million and feeding of school children. Unless they want to plunge Nigeria into a huge debt.

Pls put into consideration that figures giving by the gov't as passed by the legislative are profits earned after tax. For the recurrent cost that is where the bulk of the reaping takes place(corruption). This is the next stage of corruption which the APC is going to tackle not just ministers who have embezzled. In fact, it's a fact that the bulk of corruption in Nigeria is in the civil service, therefore the incorruptible stance of the new gov't would help reduce that high recurrent figure posted by the gov't their by saving funds. Needed for the social package of the new gov't. Thank you.

kaboninc:


Your dear Obiagelli has been proven to be wrong. If you had come before her, you would have faced her fate.

Pls, you have the floor. Prove us wrong.
Mind u these are figures from the gov't it self.
Thank you.

EUROBOMBER:
This is not bad but personally, I would prefer Fashola to be made minister of power and Prof Pat Utomi as Minister of Finance.

I see Buhari leading this nation as a NIGERIAN.

Just what I wanted Nigerian's to see. Its going to be great and we shall take our rightful position as giant of Africa and Heart beat of Africa.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

J

Obiagelli:
Officially, Nigeria exports 2 million barrels of crude oil
daily. At the current price of 60 US dollars per barrel, that
translates into 120 million US dollars.

120 million x 365day = 43,800,000,000

43 billion dollars @ 60% ( rumoured sharing formula between Nigeria and oil companies)

That means Nigeria makes 25.8 billion dollars annually.

$25.8 billion x 200 naira = 5.1 trillion naira.


Nigeria's 2014 budget was N4.6 trillion meaning we still have about 0.5 trillion naira change.
www.channelstv.com/2014/04/09/nigerian-senate-passes-4-6-trillion-naira-2014-budget/


FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE

Nigeria generated N4.69tn Revenue in 2014

www.thisdaylive.com/articles/firs-generates-n4-69tn-revenue-in-2014/200484/

Adding N4.69 trillion (firs) + 5.1 trillion (crude oil) = 9.79 trillion.

If our budget was N4.6 trillion then we have a balance of 5.1 trillion naira that nobody accounts for.

Barcanista asked where we will find 1.8 trillion to take care of our most vulnerable citizens, this balance of 5.1 trillion will be taken away from the pockets of criminals and militants.




EDIT.


I forgot the FG gets 52% of total income, even at that we have a balance of 0.6 trillion naira which is sufficient for the first stage of the social programs.
The APC government has said one of its major income earners is the mining industry.

This plans with financial discipline is very much achievable.

Please note that my analysis is based our major source of income ( oil and taxes), i have not touched other income earnings.

You know Obiagelli I had wanted to do something like this to prove to barcanista that there are many source of income in Nigeria, but have so busy that I haven't gotten the time to do it. Thank you for proving to batcanista that we have always been reaped off by our leaders. Off to you barcanista, what do u have to say? Take into consideration that it just two department "petroleum and FIRS" we have to touch department like, banking sectors, customs, nollywood, exchange commission, real estate, agricultural sector, power, etc. Pls what do you have to say.

MugabeRobert:
Which fate? Let me tell you if I'm Ameachi what am going to do in Rivers state. I would personally select the commissioner of police to be appointed in that state, I would also make sure I personally select the army commander going to that state, I would pen down the head of prison, immigration,custom,civil defence commander, NCAA and what have you going to Rivers state . I will make life miserable for Wike, right from the word go and make sure he enjoys in multiple folds all the wonderful things I enjoyed when the central authorities were clamping on me. Remember the super cop, Joseph Mbu and army commandant?

I'll make sure I starve Rivers state with a thin monthly allocations. I'll so deal with Wike that he will find it difficult to even pay salaries in that state. As for the sheppopotami bitcch, I'll move against all her ill gotten wealth by making sure the new EFCC & ICPC is on her throughout our tenure. I'll drag her to the court of public opinion by constantly exposing to the public the locations and worth of her properties worldwide.

isn't karma an ugly biittch? Ameachi wine and dine with king makers and not local touts.

You know much as dis would hav being a sweet revenge, there is a sweeter revenge.. which don't deny him anything let his character show him then the people would realise the gold or diamond in him. Only then he wld be so worshipped like a demigod and an elder stateman. There just 1 problem with dis type of revenge it requires patience but it's sweeter than the above.

barcanista:
Guy I can't remember when insulted you or anybody. It seems that you don't understand Rivers state and Niger Delta politics. Amaechi is a FAILURE, Peterside is a thug on suit. We know these men. Wike may not appear like the perfect leader but he is 100% a better choice than that fraud called Dakuku. We want a Governor that will not be an appendage to any godfather, in Wike we see such a Governor. You may choose to call me names but your opinion bro. This Rivers election is a dream come true. Good morning

Barcanista you know damn well I will never do that, call u names ur simply airing ur own points. I don't know rivers politics and the region, heck am not a politician and even in the north were I belong I don't know the political mentality. I make my judgement based on what to expect form our leaders.

barcanista:
One thing we are to understand is that politics is local. I have no problem with anyone from my community aligning with any party of choice, but if he/she must do so, it shouldn't portray anti-Niger Delta perception. This is exactly the problem of Amaechi and Peterside. Before March 28, the Peterside bias was relatively high, it was bound to be a tight race. But that drama of Amaechi and the dude, as well as the voting pattern of the Presidential election worked against Dakuku. Add that with the disposition of Jonathan after the poll and the burning anger against Amaechi for launching lots of propaganda against the President and to an extent Niger Delta people. Wike's candidacy is not just Wike but a Niger Delta movement per se. Well, now that he has been elected, we won't sleep but make sure he delivers.

Pls don't let try to always make our leaders do the right thing.
I still don't believe Ameachi is trying to sellout ND region for his gain but the other way round. Me think he would soon be look at like an icon.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

Franzeez:
Oh now they are not educative and there are now bitter, but they were not bitter to insult GEJ. You guys must be high on coke. We have a new tradition in Nigeria to use the social media to rain insults on our president in Nigeria, this started with GEJ it will continue with the Retardedd general

Firstly franzeez, I have never and will ever insult anybody let alone my president or leader and I hav always been an advocate of true Nigerian, even when others insult the current president I caution against that cos whether we like it or not in this part of the world, the moral thing is to always respect ur elders. That been said, these does not mean u don't criticise which I know I hav always done here, but insult noway. In Ernest, what am saying is criticise don't insult and. One thing u should know is to wrongs don't make things right. If they made a mistake insulting the president shouldn't u try to correct them the right way making them look like fools. Just saying. Stay Blessed bro.

Obiagelli:
Thread to unify Nigeria and Nigerians against our common enemy (poverty and corruption) or thread to unify a region against the others? The later am not part of.

Obiagelli, I respect ur stand but I want to point out something. U hav to start from somewhere to make people u/stand that all the region needs to come together and fight the common enemy. Poverty and corruption. Still respect u for been a true Nigerian.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

barcanista:
PLEASE READ before commenting.

Pre-1967, the people of South South and Igbo dominated South East had lived harmoniously within the entity called Nigeria under the "Eastern Region" nomenclature. Permit me to use the nomenclature "Easterners" rather than SS/SE as a symbol of our unity.

Two Events That Soiled The Relationship
23, February 1966:
The Niger Deltans led by late Isaac Boro led were dissatisfied with the system called Nigeria because of the marginalisation of the people in the region declared an independent "Niger Delta Republic". This republic was short-lived and crushed by then Nigeria leader Lt Gen Aguiyi Ironsi and Lt Col Odumegwu Ojukwu. Because they had believed in one Nigeria.

30 May 1967:
Col Ojukwu declared Biafra Republic after the collapse of Aburi Accord between himself and Gowon. Though the Niger Deltans was part of the republic as declared, people from the region were divided in loyalty with majority aligning to remain in Nigeria rather than Biafra. In fact, Boro was recruited to fight against the Biafra republic.

These two events led to bad blood, distrust, feelings of betrayals, and others amongst the "old" Easterners. We even went as far as denying relationships, rewriting history to suit our individual ethnic groups and tribes and create negative perception against each other.

The March 28, 2015 Event
The Presidential election presented us opportunity to test our collective unity as a sub-group within the Nigeria state. It was worthy to note that though the President is of Ijaw ethnic stock, virtually everyone from within the "old" Eastern region stock irrespective of tribe rallied round to support him and showed it through the ballot. The defeat of Jonathan brought tears to many and created emotional reaction. A message was passed. The message was a message of "We Are Emotionally United".

Important Points From These Events
1. A second look at the event of 1966 and 1967-1970 will tell that what motivated the two events were feelings of marginalisation and loss of confidence within Nigeria state to address the issue both sociopolitically and economically.

2. We all recognise injustice in the system and have been used against each other. While an Igbo Leader and Governor worked against the Niger Delta in 1966 to preserve the Nigeria state, the Niger Delta majority led by an Ijaw soldier fought against the Biafra movement to preserve the Nigeria state between 1967 and 1970.

3. We all realise our emotional unity and the strength in a united front and expressed it on March 28 via the ballot.

4. We have no choice but to form a common bloc as "easterners" to press home our demand and be a major player within the Nigeria state...just like our Northern and Western brothers have been doing.

5. We have to let go of whatever grievances of the past(1966 and 1967-70) and forge a common front as brethren for the benefit of all irrespective of tribe.

6. In unity we have an avenue to press home our demands by engaging local, states and federal leaders for the good of all by exploiting every legitimate means. We also will become major political bloc and will no longer be at the mercy of any region. Our socio-political relationship with other region will be symbiotic and not one-way.

Finally, there is strength in unity...Let's exploit it.

Barcanista GOD Bless you for this thread, I know an not suppose to be here making comments citing am not from Eastern region (SS/SE). But am tempted to. Hip praises on u for u/standing not to preach violence to make the entity called Nigeria u/stand the sacrifice the region has been making.
I also Hope and pray that the incoming gov't shows purposeful leadership as promised and carry all regions along. One sharp contrast we do have Barcanista is u believe Rivers state governor betrayed the region but me one other hand seem to think his goin to be an icon in that region. Am not trying create an argument but simply try to point out that we may disagree on a lot of issues but let's always have our people in mind and Nigeria at heart.
Let's try to always pray for our leaders both past and present. They did their best.
GOD Bless GEJ and GMB.
GOD Bless our past leaders alive.
GOD Bless us all as Nigerian's and GOD Bless Nigeria.
Thank you and stay Blessed.

Gbawe:
Amaechi is being respectful. I like him a lot as he has not let the fact he controls the destinies of many and literally billions of dollars blind him from what Nigeria needs. Amaechi will go down in history as one of the champions of democracy and a pivotally brave figure who stood up to be counted when Nigeria needed to defeat an ultra-corrupt and hideously terrible leader who was on course to making Nigeria a failed State like Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq et al.

Gbawe, I agree we were on course to becoming a failed state, but how I wish u never stated the fact. Referencing ( u knw who am talking of ?). And truly Ameachi is a diamond in the mist of many who is duly on course to becoming an ICON.
Cos, he choose to do the right thing at the expense of riches.
GOD Bless Nigeria and our new faces of leaders.
GOD Bless Nigerian's also.
In GOD we trust. Stay Blessed every1.

Franzeez:
Don't pity me and my generation, we are doing fine where we are, rather pity the old retardedd general that became President.
The kunu drinker you voted as president

Franzeez, GEJ was a good man but a Bad leader. If does not in anyway make him a bad person. If truly GEJ is ur hero, I don't think he wld support what ur campaigning for ryt now. One more thing I have always said it that airing criticism without insult make healthy politics even during GEJ. Fans of GMB may hav made a mistake or deliberate one to air their criticism of GEJ with insult, does not mean u toll dis line. U should always hav the spirit of forgiving people. Like the Almighty Creator GOD, since everyday we commit sin but wen we ask forgiveness, it's granted. 2wrongs don't make it right.

trunaija:
Admin, I suggest you should be more proactive in yanking off insultive, counter-productive and hate posts and threads like this.
We have a country to build

Seconded. Threads like dis are not educative,amussing and cohesive as such be yanked off.

GOD save from did wicked souls Ameen.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

kayfunky:
This one you guys are saying this, Amaechi has already conceded defeat

The more reason I respect him as a leader. Personally I think he'll make a better leader than wike, but all thesame I wish him best of luck and pray GOD give him the wisdom to lead Port Harcourt to prosperity. GOD Bless Nigeria. Ameen

Rivers people hav decided the prefer pdp let them be, I think it's better the other parties accept defeat and move on to save life's, cos I granty u if they organise another rerun. Thesame thing wld happen, loss of life. Which is suppose to be the most protected. GOD Bless Nigeria

barcanista:
One thing we are to understand is that politics is local. I have no problem with anyone from my community aligning with any party of choice, but if he/she must do so, it shouldn't portray anti-Niger Delta perception. This is exactly the problem of Amaechi and Peterside. Before March 28, the Peterside bias was relatively high, it was bound to be a tight race. But that drama of Amaechi and the dude, as well as the voting pattern of the Presidential election worked against Dakuku. Add that with the disposition of Jonathan after the poll and the burning anger against Amaechi for launching lots of propaganda against the President and to an extent Niger Delta people. Wike's candidacy is not just Wike but a Niger Delta movement per se. Well, now that he has been elected, we won't sleep but make sure he delivers.

Then I wish him all the best of luck and also pray GOD in his infinite mercy would guild him to lead right.
GOD Bless Nigeria.

barcanista:
Guy I can't remember when insulted you or anybody. It seems that you don't understand Rivers state and Niger Delta politics. Amaechi is a FAILURE, Peterside is a thug on suit. We know these men. Wike may not appear like the perfect leader but he is 100% a better choice than that fraud called Dakuku. We want a Governor that will not be an appendage to any godfather, in Wike we see such a Governor. You may choose to call me names but your opinion bro. This Rivers election is a dream come true. Good morning

My point is do not result insulting them even if u don't support them. In my note above u don't hear me insulting them. I only criticise them, it stops their. You use to be like that, why not go back to airing ur criticisms without insulting them. I think u earn people respect with that. Anyway just saying and if rivers people think wike is better for them all we always do is pray for all of them. That GOD giv them the wisdom to lead and govern their people rightly. GOD Bless Nigeria and everyone else on Nairaland.

Abraham2013:
Bros b sincere, if it was PEJ dat did dis, would hav d same view? Even if u saw were all d PDP governors wives were contributing d money, would still hav dis same view?

Wld not even think of making a thread for it. Cos it's unnecessary.

barcanista:
He can go to Abuja to become a Minister lol or SA. Truth is he will be a "Yes Boss" person to Buhari . Same fate will befall Amaechi anÐ that nincompoop called Peterside.

There was once a time I hailed u for non insult and accommodating criticism. Where I hailed u for supporting then APC's GMB, even when u defected to the then ruling party now an opposition I respected ur ryt to choose allegiance. Was vividly disgusted by those who rainy insults and sarcasm on u. I still respected u cos u never replied with insult but positive message. What then changed now. Cos I can tell u boldly ur not a true Nigerian. I don't support or like nyesom wike 1 bit if fact of all the opposition candidate for this government elections his the 1 I hate the most cos 4 1 I don't believe in his leadership abilities and so on but that does not mean I rain insults on him because irrespective of ur allegiance. We should respect ur will and respect ur right to freedom of association. That been said I think Barcanista u need to apologise to Nairalanders and those who still feel u made a mistake raining insult there. Ps. Aw do u think nyesom wike is better than peterside when both leadership qualities are not the same. Even as minister he never performed well aw is then goin to consolidate on the gains of development in rivers. Am talking out experience with Bauchi for example. Former governor muazu performed so well, providing everything for them. In fact the people of Gombe were relocating to Bauchi cos of infrastructural gains and good governance. He (muazu) annoited somebody he knew would consolited good governance for them (Bauchi) people but they had a different candidate (yuguda). He turned out and betrayed them by defecting coupled with bad governance. Were everything seem not be working even water supple. A state known to be better in providing pipe borne water for its people better than any order state the whole of the northeast is now having Mai ruwa all the places in Bauchi. Pls Rivers people I know is late to say vote wisely but I do hope u made the right choice. Barcanista I hope I get why I don't believe in PDP's candidate. Ameachi maybe a loud mouth but he surely has a better leadership quality than Nyesom. My opinion off course. Barcanista embraces the true spirit of true nigerian.

Some please wake him up.

Displaying leadership by example. Dats all she is saying.

ninjasta:
Just started feeling proud of Nigeria.
thank you lord..

Bro, I swear to GOD.
Am beginning to feel like r here better days ahead. GOD Bless Nigeria.

CyberWolf:
Congratulations to the president elect,General Mohammadu Buhari on this historic victory. This victory for the common man on the street and victory for our democracy. I pray that you performs more than your predecessors. Once again,accept my sincere congratulations.

PS: Apologies to all APC comrades that I insulted while performing my duty here. While my patriotic being wants Buhari, my tribal being held onto JEG and that's when I became helpless . I thank God that patriotism won at last. My fellow GEJ comrades,it's time to forget the past and embrace the future(CHANGE)

God bless the Fedral Republic of Nigeria
God bless President Goodluck Jonathan
God bless President Mohammadu Buhari
God bless Professor Attahiru Jega
God bless me abundantly
God bless all Niralanders
God Bless Nigeria & Nigerians

GOD Bless us all
Nice sportsmanship. Ur a true Nigerian.

seunfly:
You are the best PDP man of the year, if half of our political players can think like you, we wouldn't ve been in this mess.
In all, GMB did not win, Nigerians won and you and I are part of them irrespective of our political affiliation.

Expect me in action if after 8months I don't see any significant moves to better Nigeria from GMB, I will still campaign against him and work free of charge for next credible parson. I will keep repeating this until we have a good leader who believe in the power of the people instead of the power of office he holds.

Much as I believe GMB wld make a difference I am behind u bro. If he doesn't make an impact or show leadership prowess. Dis same fate awaits him and all other politician until we get the rut person.

SenseiX:
Senate President Had Been Zoned To North Central By APC, Bukola Saraki is the favorite to win it although George Akume might have a shot due to his huge contribution to victory in Benue, on the whole i'm sad my party the PDP lost but congratulations to you guys, hope Buhari and the others do a great job that's democracy

Guy, I appreciate ur sportsmanship it shows ur a true Nigerian.
GOD Bless u
GOD Bless Nigeria and APC.
PDP member in Nairalanders shld learn from u.

Yu wld bro.

What did u xpect b4.

U no try at all op. How is standing and watching wats goin on equal to fighting biko.

barcanista:
APC campaign is about blizz and glamoiur, PDP's campaign is about connecting the grassroot. PDP is coasting to victory

I dis agree with u there. Barcanista
If there is any party that has connected more to the grassroots, it's the APC.
1. The APC vice presidential candidate has been moving from one town hall. Meeting to the other connecting it with interactive session and walk in all regions of the country
2. The various town hall meet organised by the APC presidential campaign group bought the like of students, artisans and organised private sectors
On the other hand the ruling party has been busy interactive session with entertainment industries, youths in the entertainment industries and the likes. These in my opinion are not the true grassroots don't u think.
So in fairness both parties l rejected the manifestos but the APC connected to the right people which is why the mass exodus of people are clamoring for change.