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Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:16am On Dec 23, 2013
sad sad cry eya
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:15am On Dec 23, 2013
Adex097: if I hear
wizard cry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:14am On Dec 23, 2013
Plsss sad
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:14am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy: Hmmm....adex don leave us to calculate...i smell something
sad plssss
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:13am On Dec 23, 2013
Adex097: LET ThE RAT RACE BEGIN grin
plssss sad
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:13am On Dec 23, 2013
Abeg*knees dwn* Na me wrk pass lt me reap d fruit of my labour cry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:11am On Dec 23, 2013
If to say na d page b dis nw *bites finger* angry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:10am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy: kiss
shocked
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:09am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy:
shocked
shocked
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:08am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy: smiley
wink
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:07am On Dec 23, 2013
Samsantos9: wink
angry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:06am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy:
cheesy
cry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:06am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy:
cheesy
undecided
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:06am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy:
grin
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:04am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy: undecided
lipsrsealed
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:04am On Dec 23, 2013
naijaboiy: angry
smiley
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:03am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: cry
undecided
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:02am On Dec 23, 2013
Adex097:
grin
cry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:01am On Dec 23, 2013
angry
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:00am On Dec 23, 2013
cheesy
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 3:00am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: smiley
grin
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:59am On Dec 23, 2013
Adex097:
who is she looking for
smiley
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:58am On Dec 23, 2013
Adex097:
nah it doesn't @mickey, cool down small
ok hw abt we create a pg of notin but smileys grin smiley
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:57am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: The issue of Buruji Kashamu is one of those lies that
should not be associated with a former President.
The allegation that I am imposing Kashamu on the
South-West is most unfortunate and regrettable. I
do not even impose Party officials in my home state
of Bayelsa and there is no zone in this country where
I have imposed officials. So why would I do so in the
South West? Baba, in the light of Buruji’s detailed
public response to your “open letter”, it will be
charitable for you to render an apology to Nigerians
and I.
On the issue of investors being scared to come to
Nigeria, economic dormancy, and stagnation, I will
just refer you to FDI statistics from 2000 to 2013.
Within the last three years, Nigeria has emerged as
the preferred destination for investments in Africa,
driven by successful government policies to attract
foreign investors. For the second year running, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and
Investments (UNCTAD) has ranked Nigeria as the
number one destination for investments in Africa,
and as having the fourth highest returns in the
world.
Today, Nigeria is holding 18 percent of all foreign
investments in Africa and 60 percent of all foreign
investments in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Kindly
note also that in the seven years between 2000 and
2007 when you were President, Nigeria attracted a
total of $24.9 Billion in FDI. As a result of our efforts
which you disparage, the country has seen an FDI
inflow of $25.7 Billion in just three years which is
more than double the FDI that has gone to the
second highest African destination. We have also
maintained an annual national economic growth rate
of close to seven per cent since the inception of this
administration. What then, is the justification for
your allegation of scared investors and economic
dormancy?
Although it was not emphasized in your letter of
December 2, 2013, you also conveyed, in previous
correspondence, the impression that you were
ignorant of the very notable achievements of my
administration in the area of foreign relations. It is
on record that under my leadership, Nigeria has
played a key role in resolving the conflicts in Niger,
Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea Bissau and others.
The unproductive rivalry that existed between
Nigeria and some ECOWAS countries has also been
ended under my watch and Nigeria now has better
relations with all the ECOWAS countries. At the
African Union, we now have a Commissioner at the
AU Commission after being without one for so long.
We were in the United Nations Security Council for
the 2010/2011 Session and we have been voted in
again for the 2014/2015 Session. From
independence to 2010, we were in the U.N. Security
Council only three times but from 2010 to 2015, we
will be there two times.
This did not happen by chance. My Administration
worked hard for it and we continue to maintain the
best possible relations with all centres of global
political and economic power. I find it hard
therefore, to believe your assertions of untoward
concern in the international community over the
state of governance in Nigeria
With respect to the Brass and Olokola LNG projects,
you may have forgotten that though you started
these projects, Final Investment Decisions were
never reached. For your information, NNPC has not
withdrawn from either the Olokola or the Brass LNG
projects.
On the Rivers State Water Project, you were misled
by your informant. The Federal Government under
my watch has never directed or instructed the Africa
Development Bank to put on hold any project to be
executed in Rivers state or any other State within
the Federation. The Rivers Water Project was not
originally in the borrowing plan but it was included
in April 2013 and appraised in May. Negotiations are
ongoing with the AfDB. I have no doubt that you are
familiar with the entire process that prefaces the
signing of a Subsidiary Loan Agreement as in this
instance.
Let me assure you and all Nigerians that I do not
engage in negative political actions and will never,
as President, oppress the people of a State or
deprive them of much needed public services as a
result of political disagreement
I have noted your comments on the proposed
National Conference. Contrary to the insinuation in
your letter, the proposed conference is aimed at
bringing Nigerians together to resolve contentious
national issues in a formal setting. This is a sure way
of promoting greater national consensus and unity,
and not a recipe for “disunity, confusion and chaos”
as you alleged in your letter.
Having twice held the high office of President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, I trust that you will
understand that I cannot possibly find the time to
offer a line-by-line response to all the accusations
and allegations made in your letter while dealing
with other pressing demands of office and more
urgent affairs of state.
I have tried, however, to respond to only the most
serious of the charges which question my sincerity,
personal honour, and commitment to the oath which
I have sworn, to always uphold and protect the
interests of all Nigerians, and promote their well-
being.
In closing, let me state that you have done me grave
injustice with your public letter in which you
wrongfully accused me of deceit, deception,
dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness,
divisiveness and insincerity, amongst other ills.
I have not, myself, ever claimed to be all-knowing or
infallible, but I have never taken Nigeria or
Nigerians for granted as you implied, and I will
continue to do my utmost to steer our ship of state
towards the brighter future to which we all aspire.
Please accept the assurances of my highest
consideration and warm regards.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:56am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: The issue of Buruji Kashamu is one of those lies that
should not be associated with a former President.
The allegation that I am imposing Kashamu on the
South-West is most unfortunate and regrettable. I
do not even impose Party officials in my home state
of Bayelsa and there is no zone in this country where
I have imposed officials. So why would I do so in the
South West? Baba, in the light of Buruji’s detailed
public response to your “open letter”, it will be
charitable for you to render an apology to Nigerians
and I.
On the issue of investors being scared to come to
Nigeria, economic dormancy, and stagnation, I will
just refer you to FDI statistics from 2000 to 2013.
Within the last three years, Nigeria has emerged as
the preferred destination for investments in Africa,
driven by successful government policies to attract
foreign investors. For the second year running, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and
Investments (UNCTAD) has ranked Nigeria as the
number one destination for investments in Africa,
and as having the fourth highest returns in the
world.
Today, Nigeria is holding 18 percent of all foreign
investments in Africa and 60 percent of all foreign
investments in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Kindly
note also that in the seven years between 2000 and
2007 when you were President, Nigeria attracted a
total of $24.9 Billion in FDI. As a result of our efforts
which you disparage, the country has seen an FDI
inflow of $25.7 Billion in just three years which is
more than double the FDI that has gone to the
second highest African destination. We have also
maintained an annual national economic growth rate
of close to seven per cent since the inception of this
administration. What then, is the justification for
your allegation of scared investors and economic
dormancy?
Although it was not emphasized in your letter of
December 2, 2013, you also conveyed, in previous
correspondence, the impression that you were
ignorant of the very notable achievements of my
administration in the area of foreign relations. It is
on record that under my leadership, Nigeria has
played a key role in resolving the conflicts in Niger,
Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea Bissau and others.
The unproductive rivalry that existed between
Nigeria and some ECOWAS countries has also been
ended under my watch and Nigeria now has better
relations with all the ECOWAS countries. At the
African Union, we now have a Commissioner at the
AU Commission after being without one for so long.
We were in the United Nations Security Council for
the 2010/2011 Session and we have been voted in
again for the 2014/2015 Session. From
independence to 2010, we were in the U.N. Security
Council only three times but from 2010 to 2015, we
will be there two times.
This did not happen by chance. My Administration
worked hard for it and we continue to maintain the
best possible relations with all centres of global
political and economic power. I find it hard
therefore, to believe your assertions of untoward
concern in the international community over the
state of governance in Nigeria
With respect to the Brass and Olokola LNG projects,
you may have forgotten that though you started
these projects, Final Investment Decisions were
never reached. For your information, NNPC has not
withdrawn from either the Olokola or the Brass LNG
projects.
On the Rivers State Water Project, you were misled
by your informant. The Federal Government under
my watch has never directed or instructed the Africa
Development Bank to put on hold any project to be
executed in Rivers state or any other State within
the Federation. The Rivers Water Project was not
originally in the borrowing plan but it was included
in April 2013 and appraised in May. Negotiations are
ongoing with the AfDB. I have no doubt that you are
familiar with the entire process that prefaces the
signing of a Subsidiary Loan Agreement as in this
instance.
Let me assure you and all Nigerians that I do not
engage in negative political actions and will never,
as President, oppress the people of a State or
deprive them of much needed public services as a
result of political disagreement
I have noted your comments on the proposed
National Conference. Contrary to the insinuation in
your letter, the proposed conference is aimed at
bringing Nigerians together to resolve contentious
national issues in a formal setting. This is a sure way
of promoting greater national consensus and unity,
and not a recipe for “disunity, confusion and chaos”
as you alleged in your letter.
Having twice held the high office of President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, I trust that you will
understand that I cannot possibly find the time to
offer a line-by-line response to all the accusations
and allegations made in your letter while dealing
with other pressing demands of office and more
urgent affairs of state.
I have tried, however, to respond to only the most
serious of the charges which question my sincerity,
personal honour, and commitment to the oath which
I have sworn, to always uphold and protect the
interests of all Nigerians, and promote their well-
being.
In closing, let me state that you have done me grave
injustice with your public letter in which you
wrongfully accused me of deceit, deception,
dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness,
divisiveness and insincerity, amongst other ills.
I have not, myself, ever claimed to be all-knowing or
infallible, but I have never taken Nigeria or
Nigerians for granted as you implied, and I will
continue to do my utmost to steer our ship of state
towards the brighter future to which we all aspire.
Please accept the assurances of my highest
consideration and warm regards.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:55am On Dec 23, 2013
hmmm samtos I smell ...
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:54am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: The issue of Buruji Kashamu is one of those lies that
should not be associated with a former President.
The allegation that I am imposing Kashamu on the
South-West is most unfortunate and regrettable. I
do not even impose Party officials in my home state
of Bayelsa and there is no zone in this country where
I have imposed officials. So why would I do so in the
South West? Baba, in the light of Buruji’s detailed
public response to your “open letter”, it will be
charitable for you to render an apology to Nigerians
and I.
On the issue of investors being scared to come to
Nigeria, economic dormancy, and stagnation, I will
just refer you to FDI statistics from 2000 to 2013.
Within the last three years, Nigeria has emerged as
the preferred destination for investments in Africa,
driven by successful government policies to attract
foreign investors. For the second year running, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and
Investments (UNCTAD) has ranked Nigeria as the
number one destination for investments in Africa,
and as having the fourth highest returns in the
world.
Today, Nigeria is holding 18 percent of all foreign
investments in Africa and 60 percent of all foreign
investments in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Kindly
note also that in the seven years between 2000 and
2007 when you were President, Nigeria attracted a
total of $24.9 Billion in FDI. As a result of our efforts
which you disparage, the country has seen an FDI
inflow of $25.7 Billion in just three years which is
more than double the FDI that has gone to the
second highest African destination. We have also
maintained an annual national economic growth rate
of close to seven per cent since the inception of this
administration. What then, is the justification for
your allegation of scared investors and economic
dormancy?
Although it was not emphasized in your letter of
December 2, 2013, you also conveyed, in previous
correspondence, the impression that you were
ignorant of the very notable achievements of my
administration in the area of foreign relations. It is
on record that under my leadership, Nigeria has
played a key role in resolving the conflicts in Niger,
Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea Bissau and others.
The unproductive rivalry that existed between
Nigeria and some ECOWAS countries has also been
ended under my watch and Nigeria now has better
relations with all the ECOWAS countries. At the
African Union, we now have a Commissioner at the
AU Commission after being without one for so long.
We were in the United Nations Security Council for
the 2010/2011 Session and we have been voted in
again for the 2014/2015 Session. From
independence to 2010, we were in the U.N. Security
Council only three times but from 2010 to 2015, we
will be there two times.
This did not happen by chance. My Administration
worked hard for it and we continue to maintain the
best possible relations with all centres of global
political and economic power. I find it hard
therefore, to believe your assertions of untoward
concern in the international community over the
state of governance in Nigeria
With respect to the Brass and Olokola LNG projects,
you may have forgotten that though you started
these projects, Final Investment Decisions were
never reached. For your information, NNPC has not
withdrawn from either the Olokola or the Brass LNG
projects.
On the Rivers State Water Project, you were misled
by your informant. The Federal Government under
my watch has never directed or instructed the Africa
Development Bank to put on hold any project to be
executed in Rivers state or any other State within
the Federation. The Rivers Water Project was not
originally in the borrowing plan but it was included
in April 2013 and appraised in May. Negotiations are
ongoing with the AfDB. I have no doubt that you are
familiar with the entire process that prefaces the
signing of a Subsidiary Loan Agreement as in this
instance.
Let me assure you and all Nigerians that I do not
engage in negative political actions and will never,
as President, oppress the people of a State or
deprive them of much needed public services as a
result of political disagreement
I have noted your comments on the proposed
National Conference. Contrary to the insinuation in
your letter, the proposed conference is aimed at
bringing Nigerians together to resolve contentious
national issues in a formal setting. This is a sure way
of promoting greater national consensus and unity,
and not a recipe for “disunity, confusion and chaos”
as you alleged in your letter.
Having twice held the high office of President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, I trust that you will
understand that I cannot possibly find the time to
offer a line-by-line response to all the accusations
and allegations made in your letter while dealing
with other pressing demands of office and more
urgent affairs of state.
I have tried, however, to respond to only the most
serious of the charges which question my sincerity,
personal honour, and commitment to the oath which
I have sworn, to always uphold and protect the
interests of all Nigerians, and promote their well-
being.
In closing, let me state that you have done me grave
injustice with your public letter in which you
wrongfully accused me of deceit, deception,
dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness,
divisiveness and insincerity, amongst other ills.
I have not, myself, ever claimed to be all-knowing or
infallible, but I have never taken Nigeria or
Nigerians for granted as you implied, and I will
continue to do my utmost to steer our ship of state
towards the brighter future to which we all aspire.
Please accept the assurances of my highest
consideration and warm regards.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:54am On Dec 23, 2013
mickeyIso: The issue of Buruji Kashamu is one of those lies that
should not be associated with a former President.
The allegation that I am imposing Kashamu on the
South-West is most unfortunate and regrettable. I
do not even impose Party officials in my home state
of Bayelsa and there is no zone in this country where
I have imposed officials. So why would I do so in the
South West? Baba, in the light of Buruji’s detailed
public response to your “open letter”, it will be
charitable for you to render an apology to Nigerians
and I.
On the issue of investors being scared to come to
Nigeria, economic dormancy, and stagnation, I will
just refer you to FDI statistics from 2000 to 2013.
Within the last three years, Nigeria has emerged as
the preferred destination for investments in Africa,
driven by successful government policies to attract
foreign investors. For the second year running, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and
Investments (UNCTAD) has ranked Nigeria as the
number one destination for investments in Africa,
and as having the fourth highest returns in the
world.
Today, Nigeria is holding 18 percent of all foreign
investments in Africa and 60 percent of all foreign
investments in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Kindly
note also that in the seven years between 2000 and
2007 when you were President, Nigeria attracted a
total of $24.9 Billion in FDI. As a result of our efforts
which you disparage, the country has seen an FDI
inflow of $25.7 Billion in just three years which is
more than double the FDI that has gone to the
second highest African destination. We have also
maintained an annual national economic growth rate
of close to seven per cent since the inception of this
administration. What then, is the justification for
your allegation of scared investors and economic
dormancy?
Although it was not emphasized in your letter of
December 2, 2013, you also conveyed, in previous
correspondence, the impression that you were
ignorant of the very notable achievements of my
administration in the area of foreign relations. It is
on record that under my leadership, Nigeria has
played a key role in resolving the conflicts in Niger,
Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea Bissau and others.
The unproductive rivalry that existed between
Nigeria and some ECOWAS countries has also been
ended under my watch and Nigeria now has better
relations with all the ECOWAS countries. At the
African Union, we now have a Commissioner at the
AU Commission after being without one for so long.
We were in the United Nations Security Council for
the 2010/2011 Session and we have been voted in
again for the 2014/2015 Session. From
independence to 2010, we were in the U.N. Security
Council only three times but from 2010 to 2015, we
will be there two times.
This did not happen by chance. My Administration
worked hard for it and we continue to maintain the
best possible relations with all centres of global
political and economic power. I find it hard
therefore, to believe your assertions of untoward
concern in the international community over the
state of governance in Nigeria
With respect to the Brass and Olokola LNG projects,
you may have forgotten that though you started
these projects, Final Investment Decisions were
never reached. For your information, NNPC has not
withdrawn from either the Olokola or the Brass LNG
projects.
On the Rivers State Water Project, you were misled
by your informant. The Federal Government under
my watch has never directed or instructed the Africa
Development Bank to put on hold any project to be
executed in Rivers state or any other State within
the Federation. The Rivers Water Project was not
originally in the borrowing plan but it was included
in April 2013 and appraised in May. Negotiations are
ongoing with the AfDB. I have no doubt that you are
familiar with the entire process that prefaces the
signing of a Subsidiary Loan Agreement as in this
instance.
Let me assure you and all Nigerians that I do not
engage in negative political actions and will never,
as President, oppress the people of a State or
deprive them of much needed public services as a
result of political disagreement
I have noted your comments on the proposed
National Conference. Contrary to the insinuation in
your letter, the proposed conference is aimed at
bringing Nigerians together to resolve contentious
national issues in a formal setting. This is a sure way
of promoting greater national consensus and unity,
and not a recipe for “disunity, confusion and chaos”
as you alleged in your letter.
Having twice held the high office of President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, I trust that you will
understand that I cannot possibly find the time to
offer a line-by-line response to all the accusations
and allegations made in your letter while dealing
with other pressing demands of office and more
urgent affairs of state.
I have tried, however, to respond to only the most
serious of the charges which question my sincerity,
personal honour, and commitment to the oath which
I have sworn, to always uphold and protect the
interests of all Nigerians, and promote their well-
being.
In closing, let me state that you have done me grave
injustice with your public letter in which you
wrongfully accused me of deceit, deception,
dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness,
divisiveness and insincerity, amongst other ills.
I have not, myself, ever claimed to be all-knowing or
infallible, but I have never taken Nigeria or
Nigerians for granted as you implied, and I will
continue to do my utmost to steer our ship of state
towards the brighter future to which we all aspire.
Please accept the assurances of my highest
consideration and warm regards.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:53am On Dec 23, 2013
The issue of Buruji Kashamu is one of those lies that
should not be associated with a former President.
The allegation that I am imposing Kashamu on the
South-West is most unfortunate and regrettable. I
do not even impose Party officials in my home state
of Bayelsa and there is no zone in this country where
I have imposed officials. So why would I do so in the
South West? Baba, in the light of Buruji’s detailed
public response to your “open letter”, it will be
charitable for you to render an apology to Nigerians
and I.
On the issue of investors being scared to come to
Nigeria, economic dormancy, and stagnation, I will
just refer you to FDI statistics from 2000 to 2013.
Within the last three years, Nigeria has emerged as
the preferred destination for investments in Africa,
driven by successful government policies to attract
foreign investors. For the second year running, the
United Nations Conference on Trade and
Investments (UNCTAD) has ranked Nigeria as the
number one destination for investments in Africa,
and as having the fourth highest returns in the
world.
Today, Nigeria is holding 18 percent of all foreign
investments in Africa and 60 percent of all foreign
investments in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Kindly
note also that in the seven years between 2000 and
2007 when you were President, Nigeria attracted a
total of $24.9 Billion in FDI. As a result of our efforts
which you disparage, the country has seen an FDI
inflow of $25.7 Billion in just three years which is
more than double the FDI that has gone to the
second highest African destination. We have also
maintained an annual national economic growth rate
of close to seven per cent since the inception of this
administration. What then, is the justification for
your allegation of scared investors and economic
dormancy?
Although it was not emphasized in your letter of
December 2, 2013, you also conveyed, in previous
correspondence, the impression that you were
ignorant of the very notable achievements of my
administration in the area of foreign relations. It is
on record that under my leadership, Nigeria has
played a key role in resolving the conflicts in Niger,
Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea Bissau and others.
The unproductive rivalry that existed between
Nigeria and some ECOWAS countries has also been
ended under my watch and Nigeria now has better
relations with all the ECOWAS countries. At the
African Union, we now have a Commissioner at the
AU Commission after being without one for so long.
We were in the United Nations Security Council for
the 2010/2011 Session and we have been voted in
again for the 2014/2015 Session. From
independence to 2010, we were in the U.N. Security
Council only three times but from 2010 to 2015, we
will be there two times.
This did not happen by chance. My Administration
worked hard for it and we continue to maintain the
best possible relations with all centres of global
political and economic power. I find it hard
therefore, to believe your assertions of untoward
concern in the international community over the
state of governance in Nigeria
With respect to the Brass and Olokola LNG projects,
you may have forgotten that though you started
these projects, Final Investment Decisions were
never reached. For your information, NNPC has not
withdrawn from either the Olokola or the Brass LNG
projects.
On the Rivers State Water Project, you were misled
by your informant. The Federal Government under
my watch has never directed or instructed the Africa
Development Bank to put on hold any project to be
executed in Rivers state or any other State within
the Federation. The Rivers Water Project was not
originally in the borrowing plan but it was included
in April 2013 and appraised in May. Negotiations are
ongoing with the AfDB. I have no doubt that you are
familiar with the entire process that prefaces the
signing of a Subsidiary Loan Agreement as in this
instance.
Let me assure you and all Nigerians that I do not
engage in negative political actions and will never,
as President, oppress the people of a State or
deprive them of much needed public services as a
result of political disagreement
I have noted your comments on the proposed
National Conference. Contrary to the insinuation in
your letter, the proposed conference is aimed at
bringing Nigerians together to resolve contentious
national issues in a formal setting. This is a sure way
of promoting greater national consensus and unity,
and not a recipe for “disunity, confusion and chaos”
as you alleged in your letter.
Having twice held the high office of President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, I trust that you will
understand that I cannot possibly find the time to
offer a line-by-line response to all the accusations
and allegations made in your letter while dealing
with other pressing demands of office and more
urgent affairs of state.
I have tried, however, to respond to only the most
serious of the charges which question my sincerity,
personal honour, and commitment to the oath which
I have sworn, to always uphold and protect the
interests of all Nigerians, and promote their well-
being.
In closing, let me state that you have done me grave
injustice with your public letter in which you
wrongfully accused me of deceit, deception,
dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness,
divisiveness and insincerity, amongst other ills.
I have not, myself, ever claimed to be all-knowing or
infallible, but I have never taken Nigeria or
Nigerians for granted as you implied, and I will
continue to do my utmost to steer our ship of state
towards the brighter future to which we all aspire.
Please accept the assurances of my highest
consideration and warm regards.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:51am On Dec 23, 2013
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that score.
Your claim of “Atlantic Oil loading about 130, 000
barrels sold by Shell and managed on behalf of
NPDC with no sale proceeds paid into the NPDC
account” is also disjointed and baseless because no
such arrangement as you described exists between
Atlantic Oil and the Nigeria Petroleum Development
Company. NPDC currently produces about 138, 000
barrels of oil per day from over 7 producing assets.
The Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD) of the
NNPC markets all of this production on behalf of
NPDC with proceeds paid into NPDC account.
I am really shocked that with all avenues open to you
as a former Head of State for the verification of any
information you have received about state affairs,
you chose to go public with allegations of “high
corruption” without offering a shred of supporting
evidence. One of your political “sons” similarly
alleged recently that he told me of a minister who
received a bribe of $250 Million from an oil company
and I did nothing about it. He may have been playing
from a shared script, but we have not heard from
him again since he was challenged to name the
minister involved and provide the evidence to back
his claim. I urge you, in the same vein, to furnish me
with the names, facts and figures of a single
verifiable case of the “high corruption” which you
say stinks all around my administration and see
whether the corrective action you advocate does not
follow promptly. And while you are at it, you may
also wish to tell Nigerians the true story of
questionable waivers of signature bonuses between
2000 and 2007.
While, by the Grace of God Almighty, I am the first
President from a minority group, I am never
unmindful of the fact that I was elected leader of the
whole of Nigeria and I have always acted in the best
interest of all Nigerians. You referred to the divisive
actions and inflammatory utterances of some
individuals from the South-South and asserted that I
have done nothing to call them to order or distance
myself from their ethnic chauvinism. Again that is
very untrue. I am as committed to the unity of this
country as any patriot can be and I have publicly
declared on many occasions that no person who
threatens other Nigerians or parts of the country is
acting on my behalf.
It is very regrettable that in your letter, you seem to
place sole responsibility for the ongoing intrigues
and tensions in the PDP at my doorstep, and going
on from that position, you direct all your appeals for
a resolution at me. Baba, let us all be truthful to
ourselves, God and posterity. At the heart of all the
current troubles in our party and the larger polity is
the unbridled jostling and positioning for personal or
group advantage ahead of the 2015 general
elections. The “bitterness, anger, mistrust, fear and
deep suspicion” you wrote about all flow from this
singular factor.
It is indeed very unfortunate that the seeming crisis
in the party was instigated by a few senior members
of the party, including you. But, as leader of the
party, I will continue to do my best to unite it so that
we can move forward with strength and unity of
purpose. The PDP has always recovered from
previous crises with renewed vigour and vitality. I
am very optimistic that that will be the case again
this time. The PDP will overcome any temporary
setback, remain a strong party and even grow
stronger.
Instigating people to cause problems and
disaffection within the party is something that you
are certainly familiar with. You will recall that
founding fathers of the Party were frustrated out of
the Party at a time. Late Chief Sunday Awoniyi was
pushed out, Late Chief Solomon Lar left and later
came back, Chief Audu Ogbeh and Chief Tom Ikimi
also left. Chief Okwesilieze Nwodo left and later
came back. In 2005/2006, link-men were sent to
take over party structures from PDP Governors in an
unveiled attempt to undermine the state governors.
In spite of that, the Governors did not leave the
Party because nobody instigated and encouraged
them to do so.
The charge that I was involved in anti-party
activities in governorship elections in Edo, Ondo,
Lagos, and Anambra States is also very unfortunate.
I relate with all Governors irrespective of political
party affiliation but I have not worked against the
interest of the PDP. What I have not done is to
influence the electoral process to favour our Party.
You were definitely never so inclined, since you
openly boasted in your letter of how you supported
Alhaji Shehu Shagari against Chief Obafemi
Awolowo, Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe and others in the
1979 presidential elections while serving as a
military Head of State. You and I clearly differ in this
regard, because as the President of Nigeria, I believe
it is my duty and responsibility to create a level
playing field for all parties and all candidates.
Recalling how the PDP lost in states where we were
very strong in 2003 and 2007 such as Edo, Ondo,
Imo, Bauchi, Anambra, and Borno, longstanding
members of our great party with good memory will
also consider the charge of anti-party activities you
made against me as misdirected and hugely
hypocritical. It certainly was not Goodluck
Jonathan’s “personal ambition or selfish interest”
that caused the PDP to lose the governorship of
Ogun State and all its senatorial seats in the last
general elections.
You quoted me as saying that I have not told
anybody that I will seek another term in office in
2015. You and your ambitious acolytes within the
party have clearly decided to act on your conclusion
that “only a fool will believe that statement” and
embark on a virulent campaign to harass me out of
an undeclared candidature for the 2015 presidential
elections so as to pave the way for a successor
anointed by you.
You will recall that you serially advised me that we
should refrain from discussing the 2015 general
elections for now so as not to distract elected public
officials from urgent task of governance. While you
have apparently moved away from that position, I
am still of the considered opinion that it would have
been best for us to do all that is necessary to refrain
from heating up the polity at this time. Accordingly, I
have already informed Nigerians that I will only
speak on whether or not I will seek a second term
when it is time for such declarations. Your claims
about discussions I had with you, Governor Gabriel
Suswam and others are wrong, but in keeping with
my declared stance, I will reserve further comments
until the appropriate time.
Your allegation that I asked half a dozen African
Presidents to speak to you about my alleged
ambition for 2015, is also untrue. I have never
requested any African President to discuss with you
on my behalf. In our discussion, I mentioned to you
that four Presidents told me that they were
concerned about the political situation in Nigeria
and intended to talk to you about it. So far, only
three of them have confirmed to me that they have
had any discussion with you. If I made such a
request, why would I deny it?
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:49am On Dec 23, 2013
In terms of general insecurity in the country and
particularly the crisis in the Niger Delta, 2007 was
one of the worst periods in our history. You will
recall three incidents that happened in 2007 which
seemed to have been orchestrated to achieve
sinister objectives. Here in Abuja, a petrol tanker
loaded with explosives was to be rammed into the
INEC building. But luckily for the country, an
electric pole stopped the tanker from hitting the
INEC building. It is clear that this incident was
meant to exploit the general sense of insecurity in
the nation at the time to achieve the aim of stopping
the 2007 elections. It is instructive that you, on a
number of occasions, alluded to this fact.
When that incident failed, an armed group invaded
Yenagoa one evening with the intent to assassinate
me. Luckily for me, they could not. They again
attacked and bombed my country home on a night
when I was expected in the village. Fortunately, as
God would have it, I did not make the trip.
I recall that immediately after both incidents, I got
calls expressing the concern of Abuja. But Baba,
you know that despite the apparent concern of
Abuja, no single arrest was ever made. I was then
the Governor of Bayelsa State and the PDP Vice-
Presidential candidate. The security people
ordinarily should have unraveled the assassination
attempt on me.
You also raised the issues of kidnapping, piracy and
armed robbery. These are issues all Nigerians,
including me are very concerned about. While we
will continue to do our utmost best to reduce all
forms of criminality to the barest minimum in our
country, it is just as well to remind you that the first
major case of kidnapping for ransom took place
around 2006. And the Boko Haram crisis dates back
to 2002. Goodluck Jonathan was not the President of
the country then. Also, armed robbery started in this
country immediately after the civil war and since
then, it has been a problem to all succeeding
governments. For a former Head of Government,
who should know better, to present these problems
as if they were creations of the Jonathan
Administration is most uncharitable.
Having said that, let me remind you of some of the
things we have done to curb violent crime in the
country. We have reorganized the Nigerian Police
Force and appointed a more dynamic leadership to
oversee its affairs. We have also improved its
manpower levels as well as funding, training and
logistical support.
We have also increased the surveillance capabilities
of the Police and provided its air-wing with thrice
the number of helicopters it had before the inception
of the present administration. The National Civil
Defence and Security Corps has been armed to
make it a much more effective ally of the police and
other security agencies in the war against violent
crime. At both domestic and international levels, we
are doing everything possible to curb the
proliferation of the small arms and light weapons
with which armed robberies, kidnappings and piracy
are perpetrated. We have also enhanced security at
our borders to curb cross-border crimes.
We are aggressively addressing the challenge of
crude oil theft in collaboration with the state
Governors. In addition, the Federal Government has
engaged the British and US governments for their
support in the tracking of the proceeds from the
purchase of stolen crude. Similarly, a regional Gulf of
Guinea security strategy has been initiated to curb
crude oil theft and piracy.
Perhaps the most invidious accusation in your letter
is the allegation that I have placed over one
thousand Nigerians on a political watch list, and that
I am training snipers and other militia to assassinate
people. Baba, I don’t know where you got that from
but you do me grave injustice in not only lending
credence to such baseless rumours, but also
publicizing it. You mentioned God seventeen times in
your letter. Can you as a Christian hold the Bible and
say that you truly believe this allegation?
The allegation of training snipers to assassinate
political opponents is particularly incomprehensible
to me. Since I started my political career as a
Deputy Governor, I have never been associated with
any form of political violence. I have been a
President for over three years now, with a lot of
challenges and opposition mainly from the high and
mighty. There have certainly been cases of political
assassination since the advent of our Fourth
Republic, but as you well know, none of them
occurred under my leadership.
Regarding the over one thousand people you say are
on a political watch list, I urge you to kindly tell
Nigerians who they are and what agencies of
government are “watching” them. Your allegation
that I am using security operatives to harass people
is also baseless. Nigerians are waiting for your
evidence of proof. That was an accusation made
against previous administrations, including yours,
but it is certainly not my style and will never be.
Again, if you insist on the spurious claim that some
of your relatives and friends are being harassed, I
urge you to name them and tell Nigerians what
agencies of my administration are harassing them.
I also find it difficult to believe that you will accuse
me of assisting murderers, or assigning a
presidential delegation to welcome a murderer. This
is a most unconscionable and untrue allegation. It is
incumbent on me to remind you that I am fully
conscious of the dictates of my responsibilities to
God and our dear nation. It is my hope that devious
elements will not take advantage of your baseless
allegation to engage in brazen and wanton
assassination of high profile politicians as before,
hiding under the alibi your “open letter” has
provided for them.
Nevertheless, I have directed the security agencies
and requested the National Human Rights
Commission to carry out a thorough investigation of
these criminal allegations and make their findings
public.
That corruption is an issue in Nigeria is
indisputable. It has been with us for many years.
You will recall that your kinsman, the renowned afro-
beat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti famously sang
about it during your first stint as Head of State.
Sonny Okosun also sang about corruption. And as
you may recall, a number of Army Generals were to
be retired because of corruption before the Dimka
coup. Also, the late General Murtala Mohammed
himself wanted to retire some top people in his
cabinet on corruption-related issues before he was
assassinated. Even in this Fourth Republic, the
Siemens and Halliburton scandals are well known.
The seed of corruption in this country was planted a
long time ago, but we are doing all that we can to
drastically reduce its debilitating effects on national
development and progress. I have been
strengthening the institutions established to fight
corruption. I will not shield any government official
or private individual involved in corruption, but I
must follow due process in all that I do. And
whenever clear cases of corruption or fraud have
been established, my administration has always
taken prompt action in keeping with the dictates of
extant laws and procedures. You cannot claim to be
unaware of the fact that several highly placed
persons in our country, including sons of some of our
party leaders are currently facing trial for their
involvement in the celebrated subsidy scam affair. I
can hardly be blamed if the wheels of justice still
grind very slowly in our country, but we are doing
our best to support and encourage the judiciary to
quicken the pace of adjudication in cases of
corruption.
Baba, I am amazed that with all the knowledge
garnered from your many years at the highest level
of governance in our country, you could still believe
the spurious allegation contained in a letter written
to me by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
(CBN), and surreptitiously obtained by you, alleging
that USD49.8 billion, a sum equal to our entire
national budget for two years, is “unaccounted for”
by the NNPC. Since, as President, you also served
for many years as Minister of Petroleum Resources,
you very well know the workings of the corporation.
It is therefore intriguing that you have made such an
assertion. You made a lot of insinuations about oil
theft, shady dealings at the NNPC and the NNPC not
remitting the full proceeds of oil sales to the of CBN.
Now that the main source of the allegations which
you rehashed has publicly stated that he was
“misconstrued”, perhaps you will find it in your
heart to apologize for misleading unwary Nigerians
and impugning the integrity of my administration o
Education / Re: NEWLY ADMITTED UNIBEN STUDENTS 2013/2014 SESSION... by mickeyIso(m): 2:47am On Dec 23, 2013
Those who continue to down-play our successes in
this regard, amongst whom you must now be
numbered, appear to have conveniently forgotten
the depths to which security in our country had
plunged before now.
At a stage, almost the entire North-East of Nigeria
was under siege by insurgents. Bombings of
churches and public buildings in the North and the
federal capital became an almost weekly occurrence.
Our entire national security apparatus seemed
nonplussed and unable to come to grips with the
new threat posed by the berthing of terrorism on our
shores.
But my administration has since brought that very
unacceptable situation under significant control. We
have overhauled our entire national security
architecture, improved intelligence gathering,
training, funding, logistical support to our armed
forces and security agencies, and security
collaboration with friendly countries with very
visible and positive results.
The scope and impact of terrorist operations have
been significantly reduced and efforts are underway
to restore full normalcy to the most affected North
Eastern region and initiate a post-crisis development
agenda, including a special intervention programme
to boost the region’s socio-economic progress.
In doing all this, we have kept our doors open for
dialogue with the insurgents and their supporters
through efforts such as the work of the Presidential
Committee on Dialogue and the Peaceful Resolution
of the Security Challenges in the North-East. You
also know that the Governor of Borno State provided
the items you mentioned to me as carrots. Having
done all this and more, it is interesting that you still
accuse me of not acting on your hardly original
recommendation that the carrot and stick option be
deployed to solve the Boko Haram problem.
Your suggestion that we are pursuing a “war against
violence without understanding the root causes of
the violence and applying solutions to deal with all
the underlying factors” is definitely misplaced
because from the onset of this administration, we
have been implementing a multifaceted strategy
against militancy, insurgency and terrorism that
includes poverty alleviation, economic development,
education and social reforms.
Even though basic education is the constitutional
responsibility of States, my administration has, as
part of its efforts to address ignorance and poor
education which have been identified as two of the
factors responsible for making some of our youth
easily available for use as cannon fodder by
insurgents and terrorists, committed huge funds to
the provision of modern basic education schools for
the Almajiri in several Northern States. The Federal
Government under my leadership has also set up
nine additional universities in the Northern States
and three in the Southern States in keeping with my
belief that proper education is the surest way of
emancipating and empowering our people.
More uncharitable persons may even see a touch of
sanctimoniousness in your new belief in the carrot
and stick approach to overcoming militancy and
insurgency. You have always referred to how you hit
Odi in Bayelsa State to curb militancy in the Niger
Delta. If the invasion of Odi by the Army was the
stick, I did not see the corresponding carrot. I was
the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State then, and as I
have always told you, the invasion of Odi did not
solve any militancy problem but, to some extent,
escalated it. If it had solved it, late President
Yar’Adua would not have had to come up with the
amnesty program. And while some elements of the
problem may still be there, in general, the situation
is reasonably better.

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