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Unlike the earlier aggressive disposition of the#BringBackOurGirl campaigners, which persistently queried the sincerity of the past government of Goodluck Jonathan in the efforts to rescue the Chibok girls in series of protests, Ezekwesili has decided to go spiritual.

ramdris:
More like[b] ACTING GOVERNOR[/b] cos tribunal go remove am

addluv2:
Daura (Katsina State)- President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that Nigerians should be patient and accept democracy not as a system of government but as a lifestyle in order to ensure development of the country and that he would fulfill his promises to the people.
The president said this when he paid homage to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, after attending the Juma’at prayer at the Lowcost Mosque, in Daura, Katsina State.
“If Nigerians continuously follow the tenets of democracy the country will always be at peace since democracy on its own with its institutions has the mechanism for resolving conflicts peacefully,’’ he said.
The President, who delivered his speech in Hausa, urged those who were aggrieved after the 2015 elections to seek redress through democratic means and institutions.
Buhari noted that Nigeria was adopting democracy from the western nations and learning fast by avoiding mistakes made when studying the weaknesses and strengths of those nations.
According to him, if Nigerians decide to be hasty, some avoidable mistakes can be made.
Buhari urged that elections at all levels must be conducted based on democratic principles.
He urged those interested in elective positions to look for a political platform of their choice, declare their interests and the party would support them.
The President said that in 2002 when he joined politics, many people did not give him a chance because they knew his antecedents as a military officer.
He added that the 2015 polls had clearly shown that it is God that chooses who becomes a leader.
“It is not by power, it is not by wealth but by the Grace of God that I won the election,’’ the president said.
Buhari said that he decided to contest elections because of his commitment to serve the people and not to be served or to amass wealth.
He added that he had served the nation in different capacities in the past and had not had so much money in the banks either locally or abroad or anywhere in the world.
He said all he had over time “is integrity and commitment to serve the people’’ and said that he would fulfill his promises to the people.
Earlier, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, said he had known Buhari for his consistency which had become the hallmark of his integrity.
He said he was happy that Buhari was eventually elected as the President of the country after some trials.
The Emir observed that the President was not new in government and wherever he had served he always distinguished himself with integrity and in all he had returned home without a Kobo.
The Emir urged Nigerians to be patient with the administration so that they could allow Buhari to deliver on his promises.
He also urged Nigerians to support the administration with prayers in its new responsibility.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that earlier, President Buhari had attended the Juma’at prayer with his kinsmen at the Lowcost Mosque in Daura where the Chief Imam, Alhaji Musa Mansir, prayed for peace and development in the country.
The cleric also urged Nigerians to pray for their leaders at all times.
He also spoke on the benefit of Ramadan and urged all to extend the hands of fellowship to others as well as give support to the less privileged persons in the society.
Many residents of Daura thronged both the mosque and the Emir’s palace to have a glimpse of the President.(NAN)
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/buhari-vows-to-fulfill-his-promises-to-the-people/#sthash.aK1NPoJL.dpuf

He further disclosed that the loan will be used to complete the following projects: “the Law Faculty Building in the State University of Science and Technology, the renovation of the judiciary complex and the Rivera State House of Assembly buildings which are all derelict as a result of the their closure for almost two years by Rotimi Amaechi. The loan, he further revealed, will be used to complete the Akpajo/Woji Bypass, the Eagle Island link Road and the Rivers Mall started by Sir Celestine Omehia.”

“There is no need frittering away resources by abandoning projects. Government is a continuum”, stated.

whizpet:
“If we had no fault of our own, we should not take so much pleasure in noticing those in others and judging their lives as black or white, good or bad. We all live in shades of gray” (Shannon L. Alder).

With due regards, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS congratulate the members of Senate and House of Representatives of the 8th National Assembly of Federal Republic of Nigeria for their successful inauguration. We congratulate Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the Senate President and Senator Ike Ekweremadu, the Deputy Senate President; Honourable Yakubu Dogara, Honourable Speaker and Honourable Yusuf Lasun, Deputy Speaker and all leadership of the 8th National Assembly.

It is with no doubt that democracy has taken a new shape in Nigeria as another history is made for the first time in the past 16years of the rebirth of democracy in the country that the President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President will be elected from two opposition Political Parties. The development will regain a little rebranding towards qualitative legislation, check and balances of the political decision in influencing governance.

Therefore, with the idea of malice to none and concentrated passion to all, inbuilt with political sagacity and academic dexterity; we charge the Senators and Honourable members of the 8th National Assembly to ensure decision makings that will be profitable towards the total overhauling of Nigeria Educational Sector. Nigerian Students demand inclusion in governance, national and international decision making structures that involve them.

We therefore implore the legislators to consider vividly in choice of Committees on Education related issues , those who understand the tunes of Nigeria Students and institutions that make up the educational sector, as our expectations are majorly;
1. Free and affordable education from secondary to tertiary institution
2. Reduction of exorbitant school fees
3. Solution to discrimination of certificate in employment e.g. NIS recruitment singled out HND Holders
4. Long lasting solution to HND/B.sc dichotomy
5. Subverting seasonal industrial strikes
6. Well-structured and equipped laboratories, e-library, hostels, lecture room
7. Palliative buses for schools to solve the problem of transportation
8. Compulsory ICT in all secondary schools
9. Proper security for schools and reviving education in Northeastern region
10. Educational research and international upgrading
11. Protecting Nigerian students in diaspora
12. Job creation
We seize this medium to appreciate and acknowledge the doggedness, maturity and spirit of sportsmanship of Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila and loyalist in the contest for the leadership of the 8th House of Representative. We enjoy Senator Ahmed Lawan, Senator George Akume and loyalist to swallow the bitter pills which has come fought from the mode in which the leadership of the Red chamber emanated, because when come comes to become, we shall know the physicality of a man.

Also, Nigerian Students attention has been drawn to the politicking in the process of making choice for the leadership of the 8th National Assembly; therefore we implore the Nigerian Populace not to take to mockery the decision of the leadership of APC in slating of party choice, the way it produced the President and Vice President. Many people have played opposition roles in ensuring the stability of democracy in Nigeria since 1999 therefore, people like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should not be seen as a dictator rather, he remains a Political Spartan of Our Generation, considering his doggedness and steadfastness towards the actualization of common sense revolutionary changes, “A NEW NIGERIA” which has been a long-term battle fought, playing prominent role without retarding their efforts since the era of NADECO.

It is better to see an opportunity in a calamity than calamity in opportunity, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari needs concentration to be able to deliver his electoral promises, we encourage all the members of the national assembly not to forget so soon the pains Nigerians passes through to ensure a new democratic settings, therefore the hope of the Nigerian people lies in the unity and support to sustain the victory for ordinary people of Nigerian April 2015 general elections.

Aluta Continua…………………….Victoria ascerta………………….

Ogunkuade Oluwatosin (Jasper)
Vice President (External)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

omolami:
It is hallucination raised to million power for APC and Mohammed' Lie to say that Buhari achievements has surpassed Gej' s in just 3 weeks. This sort of propaganda is only fit for the dustbin and enticement of street urchins.

ccollins:
hmm, he is actually good in his contributions but they lack coherent rationalism and reasoning

OREMUSSANCTUS:
I believe dat ma bro
Dat woman no go fit bear am for her prime and baba don weak
Somebody gaz d d work
Bro, dat stuff is highly #classified, SSS go take care of am
If na dis one, [size=15pt]I trust oga jona, d guy dhe fire like say morrow no dhe[/size]

OREMUSSANCTUS:
Guy make we no lie
Buhari said dere re some tinz he can't do at d age of 72, shay baba fit "penetrate" aishat wella like d way her mates go like am?
Remember say aishat na like early 40z or late 30z.
Baba fit do wheelbarrow style, na west germany d hospital weh go treat am dhe.

OREMUSSANCTUS:
If Buhari can't satisfy aishat, wad makes u feel he can satisfy nigerians

madridguy:
Buhari has no connection with these killer......... PDP IS BOKO HARAM BOKO HARAM IS PDP, IF YOU WANT AN END TO BOKO HARAM PDP KNOWS WHAT TO DO. " Late National Security Adviser, General Andrew Owoye Azazi of blessed memory.

opiaoku:
[size=15pt]these people are too partisan to look beyond sentiments they rather die of hunger than to see themselves liberated from the shackles of Aregbesola,[/size] that's why they went ahead to to criticize their helpers.

I'll bet my life that if these election is conducted again they will still vote Aregbesola.

this post in this pics got me thinking

''Since coming to power, this Government has not found a single problem,'' said Dr. Olu Onagoruwa, a prominent lawyer and a longtime opponent of the Shagari administration. ''But it has managed to alienate the judiciary, the press, labor and students - all the groups that supported it just a few months ago.''

[size=13pt]NIGERIAN MILITARY IS SEEN AS LOSING SUPPORT[/size]
By CLIFFORD D. MAY
Published: May 1, 1984

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 29— Four months after seizing power, Nigeria's military leaders appear to be suffering an erosion of popular support.

Last Dec. 31, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Buhari led a group of young officers in a coup against the civilian Government of President Shehu Shagari, saying the takeover was necessary to save Nigeria, Africa's richest and most populous nation, from economic collapse.

The military intervention appeared at the time to enjoy enthusiastic support from a broad range of Nigeria's population.

Many intellectuals argued that the corruption and incompetence of the Shagari administration had made drastic action both necessary and inevitable. Traders, merchants and people in the streets welcomed the soldiers and looked forward to a quick improvement in their standard of living.

[size=13pt]Growing Disappointment[/size]

Recently, however, there seems to be growing disappointment with both the military Government's approach and pace.

''Since coming to power, this Government has not found a single problem,'' said Dr. Olu Onagoruwa, a prominent lawyer and a longtime opponent of the Shagari administration. ''But it has managed to alienate the judiciary, the press, labor and students - all the groups that supported it just a few months ago.''

Critics of the military Government point out that it has yet to present its budget. Loan negotiations with the International Monetary Fund continue but Western economists say that Nigeria and the I.M.F. appear to be further apart now than during the final days of the Shagari administration.
Early indications that General Buhari would agree to devalue Nigeria's currency, liberalize trade and reduce domestic petroleum subsidies have so far not materialized. Prices Have Climbed

In addition, prices for food and other essential commodities, which fell in the first weeks after the coup largely because of the presence of soldiers in the marketplaces, have now returned to or exceeded their levels before the coup. Unemployment has been rising, and many of the imported raw materials and spare parts needed to keep factories running have been lacking.

Critics note further that political activity and even debate have been banned and some students organizations have been outlawed. There has been a clampdown on Nigeria's press, and the country's traditionally independent judiciary has also seen its role sharply diminished.

''At the moment we're looking at a clear movement toward authoritarian dictatorship,'' said Stanley N. Macebuh, executive editor of The Guardian, an independent newspaper that had often taken the Shagari administration to task. ''It's a trend that disturbs a lot of people, not least those who welcomed the change of government.''

Spokesmen for the military leadership maintain that they know what they are doing and refuse to be rushed. They deny the charges of inaction, saying that steps have been taken. Trials Being Prepared

The Government, they say, has put much energy into investigating the corruption of the Shagari administration and in preparing tribunals to try the accused, close to 500 of whom are now under detention.

Officials say about 2,000 illegal aliens have been ejected from the country and several thousand people have been detained in a crackdown on suspected criminals and Moslem extremists.

They say Nigeria's bloated bureaucracy has been streamlined through the dismissal of thousands of officials and civil servants.

Three weeks ago an agreement was reached in London on converting a part of Nigeria's uninsured trade debts into loans.

The Government's critics respond that the economic initiatives treat symptoms rather than causes and aid the larger issue of how to restructure Nigeria's economy.

A Western diplomat said General Buhari ''could have accomplished so much if he had moved quickly and boldly in the early days when his popularity was still so high and when he could have credibly blamed everything on Shagari.''

http://www.nytimes.com/1984/05/01/world/nigerian-military-is-seen-as-losing-support.html?smid=tw-share

barcanista:
Good move. Pet projects of First ladies are usually there own office to "chop"