₦airaland Forum

I don't think so,

Atiku is damn stingy,

That Man don contest to extent, he no dey give money,

Na only delegate, he dey give money.

He feels, since you're working with him, you're fortunate already,

He's in pain that he doesn't have any Gov. At the moment to promise VP slot to finance Primary and main elections

garykoeman:
The guy don cashout from Atiku

ThompsonJoo:
You contested with Charleslaw or Houselaw ?

Can you explain?

ParrotUpdate:
Leaders of tomorrow?

A wave of reactions has trailed the recently released price list for Students’ Union Government (SUG) nomination forms at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, as students express concern over what many have described as “outrageous” costs.

According to an official memo from the institution’s electoral commission, the price for the presidential form stands at ₦55,000, while other key positions such as Vice President and Secretary General go for ₦50,000 each. Even positions considered less competitive, like Director roles, are pegged at ₦30,000—figures that have sparked widespread debate among the student body.

Many students argue that these prices are not only exclusionary but also reflect a growing trend where student politics is becoming increasingly monetized, limiting participation to only those who can afford it.

Interestingly, observers have begun to draw parallels between the rising cost of SUG forms and the broader economic realities in Nigeria. Under the current administration led by the All Progressives Congress (APC), inflation has significantly impacted the cost of living, with prices of goods and services steadily increasing across the board.

Critics argue that the situation within the university mirrors the national economy—where inflation and high costs have made basic opportunities feel like luxury. Just as Nigerians grapple with rising fuel prices, food inflation, and declining purchasing power, students now face a similar challenge within their own microcosm: paying a premium to participate in leadership.

“This is no longer student representation; it’s turning into an investment,” one student remarked, hinting at fears that those who spend heavily to secure positions may feel pressured to “recover” their expenses once in office.

As conversations continue, the development raises important questions about accessibility, fairness, and whether student leadership is gradually drifting away from its core purpose—serving the collective interest of students.

In a time when economic hardship defines everyday life, the situation serves as yet another reminder that the ripple effects of Nigeria’s economic climate are being felt even in its universities—where the leaders of tomorrow are expected to emerge.

2015 when I contested as SUG Social Director, I bought my form for ₦25,000
Then you will sign it at the Court, that's money.

2 lectures will sign, you must buy malt.

CSO will sign and that is a must that you must pay or screen out.

What I see is that, the price tag will discourage a lot of people.

Because the School Politics involves a lot of money, purchasing form is the least.

If that is the case.

Why do you buy shoe in Lagos 90k and buy that same shoe 👞 in Delta- Bayelsa- PH.

Because marketer don pay for transportation.

We are saying that why harbor in Lagos while you can harbor in Warri port.


Back then when the Port at Warri was working , we buy good cars and at good price.

Immediately it stopped working, the Price Accelerated, because you buy from Lagos and transport.

I’m a Car dealer and we always have 4milliom difference of each Car you buy in Delta, Edo and Ph,

All my Customers prefer the one in Lagos.


In Paris, I’m very sure commodities are sold at same price.

Does it?

You buy things expensive in Cities.

Why things are very affordable in Lagos and extremely times 2 in other Southern Regions?

Can you talk about this?

That's nice

africaBlogworld:
So we continue.....

From Cotonou, our bus was gliding along so smoothly you’d think we were in a presidential convoy. The roads were spotless, the lanes well-marked, and motorcycles even had their own right of way. I couldn’t help but still imagine : Can Nigeria ever be like this?

But as every seasoned traveler knows the closer you get to the next border, the more “vibes and inshallah” takes over.

Soon enough, we were rolling out of Cotonou and passing some toll gates, then onward until the pilot announced:

“We’ll make a short stop at Hillacondji.”

Now, I don’t know about you, but that name Hillacondji alone sounds like a movie character. It was around 5:30pm, and the driver told us to take a little break, stretch our legs, use the toilet, maybe change some currency for the journey ahead.

I didn’t waste time. I jumped down from the bus and headed straight for the first mission: empty the bladder. Thank God I did oh if not, by the time we hit the border, my bladder for don write petition against me.

Mission one complete, I turned to cross the road… and that’s when I saw it: a suya stand that seemed to be whispering my name like an ex trying to come back into my life.

As a certified meat lover, I couldn’t resist. I went straight to cure my “meat konji at Hillacondji” before we crossed the border.

While waiting for my suya to roast to perfection, I also changed some money with the Bureau de Change guys hanging around.

Fun fact — they still accept naira here, so my ₦2000 suya transaction went smoothly.

The suya was too good to keep to myself, so I shared it with a few fellow passengers who had become my border buddies along the way. Meat and travel stress ; that’s a friendship formula right there.

With stomachs satisfied and pockets adjusted for the CFA economy, we re-boarded the bus and headed straight towards the Benin–Togo border… and that’s where the real “Border Chronicles” continued.

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I was expecting you to make a remark at the CFA currency rate, I passed through those route last year, after my marriage, my wife said the money we would have used to feed the community, let's use it as a honeymoon trip to Ghana 🇬🇭.

When we got to Maza Maza, the delay tactics came in, then we have to show them shege 🤣🤣🤣

We took bus and we went to badagry roundabout, took a bus to Seme border.

Problem we had then is that, we didn't process our yellow card 💳 Togo and Ghana took alot of money from us because of yellow card.

It was a nice trip ✈️, but I used Chisco while coming back.

But when next I'm going, I will take a bus to badagry and get to Seme border, after crossing, the first market and park by your right, Benin 🇧🇯has the best chicken, my wife keeps telling us to go and buy enough of their chicken and come back.

I told her those chickens are contraband.

I love your story.

I'll continue reading