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So Tinubu is from Osun state |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 10:27pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
We should but it won't cover the costs....at the end of the day. Subsidy costs are higher than any tax we can collect from the wealthy.
As at now, our tax to gdp ratio is 8.1% (for comparison Ghana is at 24%, and South Africa is 24%). Less than 30% of our economically active people , rich and poor, pay a tax to federal and state governments. That underlines the efficacy of our tax system. Corruption and not subsidy is what is strangling the government. Hitherto before oil price rises when the APC government came in, their complaint was that all prices before they are advent we are much higher but they came to meet much lower or prices which made it difficult for them to deliver on their objectives. Now that they are experiencing steady above benchmark oil prices the story now is about subsidies. Several people of repute including the Emir of Kano His excellency Sanusi Lamido and former senate President Bukola Saraki have come out to question the official figure of 66 million petrol litres consumed daily domestically. Is that not corruption? So like I said before our problem is corruption and inefficiency in data collection is the government decides to the more efficient in its operations and its data collection then the river to make more valued economic decisions which will benefit the generality of the populace. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 10:17pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
IbeOkehie:
Yes private sector has corruption. The difference is that private managers or owners pay the direct cost of their own corruption, inefficiency or stupidity. The
Government corruption imposes costs on everyone, including the uninvolved. For this reason, the government officials who manage government companies and resource simply don't care. They will get paid no matter what. Right now, at this moment, thousands of people are still drawing salary from Ajaokuta Steel and NNPC Kaduna Refinery. That's government "work".
So I answered your question. Now here's my question to you -
In your real world observation, between private and government run companies & institutions, which are more corrupt? Because that's the real issue. It's like people accusing USA of racism. There's racism everywhere but I think the USA is the least racist or discriminatory nation on earth. So I would prefer to live in the USA than in say, China.
So what's your answer? Bros.... The FBI, BBC and the CIA are also government agencies FYI. So I refuse to believe the generalisation that governments are inefficient and so should be basically be abolished for the efficient private sector. Government agencies do work in some countries and if a responsible government takes the reins the people will benefit the most. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 10:10pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
IbeOkehie:
Profitability is the greater good.
That's why China has prospered since it allowed private profit in 1978. That's why the Soviet Union failed - it didn't allow private profit.
That's why Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries have some of the highest HDI in the world, they're more capitalist than the USA. Go and check their laws and regulations.
There's no profit in North Korea but plenty in South Korea. I know which country most people would prefer to live in. Scandinavian countries capitalist where health and education are free? China which is notorious for its protectionist policies? Guy chill |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 9:08pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
IbeOkehie:
Well he didn't call for privatizing healthcare and education. Healthcare in particular is suited to some level of government subsidy and control because it's a general risk and not subject to VOLUNTARY DEMAND. As in, people don't go around looking for ways to become sick.
Education again involves general risk - you need every citizen to at least be able to read and write so they can understand government laws if nothing else. So when police post a NO ENTRY sign somewhere, everyone should be able to read it. So government should ensure accessible education up to JSS 3 in my view.
Whatever the case though there should be ZERO federal government involvement in ANY level of education in Nigeria.
The federal government took over University education from the Regions & States in 1975 and the state governments took over primary & secondary levels from the churches and private owners, how far? Is education better or worse since that time? Despite that, just to satisfy the Nigerian lust for FREE STUFF, awoof and unearned goodies, I will support government controlled & subsidized education.
Nothing above justifies ANY government ownership, regulation or subsidy in petroleum or energy sector, electricity, rice, pilgrimage, forex, postal service, airlines, seaport & airports....these are just a few of the subsidized and controlled sectors in Nigeria. Nigeria actually runs a Communist system of government and the results are clear for everyone. He didn't call for privatisation but he may as well as have because his viewpoint is skewed towards profitability at the expense of the greater good and completely regardless of the impact of the price shock a fuel subsidy removal will have on the general population who are already at breaking point. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 9:04pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
Sadly true.
Or we
1. Tax everyone in Nigeria to adequately fund health
Taxation: a discussion for another day! How efficient is our tax collection system? How progressive is our taxation system? How much of the tax gets to government? How much of the officially collected tax is used for the benefit of the citizens?
2. Remove subsidy on petrol and direct the savings to education and health.
( I work in the private sector healthcare wise. We offer better services than goverment hospitals because we can afford it).
Why not increase the tax on the wealthy and use it to fund subsidies? |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 9:00pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
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| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 8:59pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
IbeOkehie:
Oh my God....must everything be total? Well, the USA energy industry is almost 100% privatized. The only parts that are controlled by government are oil wells found on federal lands. And those government owned wells are tainted by corruption.
Read - https://www.google.com/search?q=blm+oil+lease+scandal+bribes&rlz=1C1NDCM_enUS837US837&oq=blm+oil+lease+scandal+bribes&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i546j0i30i546j0i546.18167j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/washington/11royalty.html
When government owns resources, government officials generally take bribes to give access to those resources. Again, this is in EVERY country in the world. This almost never happens with private owned resources or assets. You were the one saying government should divest from Nigeria's energy sector when even in the United States there is still government involvement. Pray do tell, why is that the case since government is so corrupt and inefficient worldwide in your opinion? Is there any country in the world that doesn't practice some level of government intervention, regulation and protectionism  Even in captialist countries are there no social welfare packages ? Why don't we ultimately do away with the inefficient government and allow the efficient private sector pretty much run the country |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 8:24pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
We are already suffering from the debts and bad refineries and losses and zero.job creation caused by subsidy
At the end things cost money.
Things cost money.
Things cost money.
If Nigerians are poor, would you support goverment to force traders to sell all foodstuffs at 10 naira per unit? Would you?
Things cost money. While we're at it lets also privatise health-care and education because the government has been poor in these sectors. What do you think? |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 8:22pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
IbeOkehie:
You're completely wrong in your thinking about this subject, but that's OK! It's Nigeria!
Here's something to think about - there's NOTHING owned, subsidized or controlled by government in Nigeria that has worked well in the long run. Nothing at all. It's not just Nigeria by the way, it's the same all over the world. It's a proven thing, there's plenty of evidence. India, USA, South Africa, name the country. Government destroys everything.
Let me tell you about the USA. The country has lots of postal companies operating - United Postal Service, Fedex, DHL and and the government owned US Postal Service. After the terrorist attacks in 9/11 2001, the Federal Government passed a law mandating that ALL postal companies must be install screeners able to detect explosives and illegal drugs and other contraband.
Every postal service in the USA has been able to do it, they did it within the initial deadline EXCEPT the government owned US Postal Service. Today it's well known in China that if you want to send fentanyl to the USA, you use the US Postal Service, NOT Fedex or UPS or DHL. This was confirmed by a federal police undercover investigation.
Governments - especially national/federal governments - don't work well in most things. It's just a fact. What Nigeria should do is completely DIVEST the government from the ENERGY industry, sell everything to private companies or give the resources back to the communities. Then watch a miracle unfold. I know it will never happen sha and that's why Nigeria will remain a shithole for the forseeable future. The ONLY hope for now is Peter Obi, and once he gets in there Nigerians will start demanding he give them everything for free.
Good Luck to that country, the suffering continues. I just dey look and laugh.  Name that oil producing nation that government has totally divested from the energy sector and totally privatised it. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 8:01pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
1..that is for the people.who refine.crude to.answer. You ask them.
2..You want cheap fuel. Nothing wrong with that. But at the same time you cannot sell at a loss.
At the end, you cannot refine fuel and sell it at a loss. Years of doing that have damaged our economy.
I have talked.
Enjoy your cheap fuel. Like your leader Buhari Your lecture is based on rhetoric and not specifics. There are so many unopened kernels in this Oil story which a responsible government should drill down into before claiming that subsidy is the only way the truth and the life. Do you even know if there is accurate reporting of our daily crude oil production? Refineries are machinery... Inanimate objects. If the federal government can build the second Niger bridge why can't they refurbish the refineries to start with? Or at least concession the renovation/management to the private sector like the airport's Why must the people always have to suffer for the inefficiency of government which immediately disappears when government resources are privatised and sold off |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 7:48pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
Okay, go and sell exercise books for N5 per piece to help the poor, and see how you make back your investment.
Yes, and profits make sustainability more easier.
Because it is important to the discussion, or how do you pay the workers who refine the fuel, those who transport it, and those who sell it, plus those who maintain and upgrande the refineries....profits made from selling refined product. Subsidy does not let you do that.
Because at the end, when you are forcing people to sell fuel at N175, INSTEAD of the market price of N492 , you will have a lot of corruption because people have to make a profit, or they go out of business...and they use illegitmate means to do so when you force them to sell at a loss.
Yes, by removing subsidy.
And the only way they can block the leakage is by removing subsidy...because it would incentivise the sector to block all leakages...since it won't be able to make a profit. Government too would also have extra cash...to invest in the security
It would even provide the sector the money needed to block leakages...by providing more employment and more jobs...directly and indirectly.
1.Providing crude in naira does not reduce the cost. It just means that you would pay the naira equivalent...not waste time looking for dollars.
2.And also, the best way to incentivise domestic refining...is to remove subsidy SO that the refiners can sell their product AT A PROFIT. Because refining one liter of fuel from crude cannot be costing below N200 per liter.
Remove subsudy, and more money comes in from investment, taxes, and savings....
Simple. Bros who and what determines the cost of refining the crude? That's the key question..... I need you to answer this then we can have a lucid discussion. What exactly are the cost components in domestic oil production? How does Niger arrive at their price of N350 to Ghana's N600 It's because of the crude sold to the refineries in dollars at international prices. If the federal government decided that out of 1000 barrels produced, it's going to assign 300 barrels to domestic production and supplies same at N50 per barrel please tell me how we will arrive at the inflated pump prices you are claiming as the true cost of fuel per liter? You're talking about the naira equivalent. I am talking about insulating the country from imported inflation occasioned by international oil price fluctuations. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 6:55pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
1. Per liter
2.With functioning refineries, it would still be expensive.
Ghana has two functioning refineries...and sells fuel above N600 per liter. Niger republic...around 350-400 per liter.
The reason why? We don't make any of the components of refineries in Nigeria. We import the spare parts, plus crude oil costs a lot to refine... Bros you don't put the cart before the horse.... There are so many things that can be done to lessen the burden of subsidy whilst putting the necessary structure in place for oil production Sustainability. You keep talking about the rising costs of oil production in an indefinite manner. It is the lack of effective monitoring and data collection that has given rise to the astronomical rise in cost of subsidy and this doesn't even include the massive leakages in our daily oil output due to oil theft. What is lacking in this country is accurate qualitative data on: 1. The actual amount of fuel consumed domestically. 2. The actual unit cost of producing fuel locally. Government has several roles to play to get us out of this mess before talking about throwing the baby with the bath water which is basically what removing subsidy seeks to do. A responsible government will look to take up the responsibility of eliminating all the inefficiency and leakages in the oil producing cycle. This will give us a truer cost of our subsidy which will be considerably less. Blocking these leakages will include more effective monitoring of our borders to address oil theft to neighboring countries. If we can do it for drugs we can certainly do it for fuel. A responsible government will look to refurbish and if possible provide incentives for domestic refining to increase even if it means providing crude for refineries in naira and not in dollars and then ensure this oil quota is used locally not diverted abroad. Whatever is left can be exported and sold abroad at international rates. Add that to other non oil revenue and the government should be able to deliver on its statutory functions. |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 5:35pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
1.UAE produces 3.4 m bpd of crude, and has 15 million people. Nigeria produces 1.9m bpd, 2.4 m on a good day, and we have 210 million people.
In brief, UAE has more revenue to spend on subsides because they have just 15 million people.
Angola and Algeria too for the same reasons.samller population, bigger production than Nigeria...ALGERIA even produces far more than UAE AND Nigeria.
2.We can renovate our refineries....but keeping them running needs a profit....and that is where removing subsidy comes in.
Because we have kept subsides in place, the refineries don't and have not made a profit for nearly over 3 decades. Naturally, they would collapse.
Now Venezuela, subsidises fuel to N40 per liter...and not only do they have debt, but their largest refinery is now operating at one ninth their capacity.
Iran too has subsides....and they have working refineries, and their debt makes ours look like chicken feed.
Add corruption.... How has the privatisation option worked out for our power sector? What about LNG? NNPC? How has removal of subsidy on kerosene worked out? How are industries coping with diesel now that subsidy has been removed? How is aviation sector coping with aviation fuel now that it's not subsidised? Why is bunkering thriving in Nigeria if not due to the hardship of high pricing on subsidized fuel elements and the quest of the common man to survive in our harsh economic clime? UAE and Algeria are not where they are due to their population size but due to governance. Look at what's happening in India and China... Why is our own different? |
| Politics › Re: Fuel Scarcity In Lagos: What’s Your Experience? (pictures) by obi58: 4:49pm On Oct 25, 2022 |
Kasssandra:
We know what to do to solve the fuel crisis...simply remove fuel subsidy, and let the marekters and transporters determine the price.
Nothing to do with religon, tribalism, and so forth. Remove subsidy, and the marketers, transporters, et al would be able to afford the cost of transporting fuel and selling it. Plus the concept of domestic refining would become profitable.
But most Nigerians don't want subsidy gone...and that includes the rich, poor, slaves, free, Muslim and Christian and idol worshipper, ecist, buddhist, atheist etc...because MOST of us think that cheap fuel is 'beneficial'
Meanwhile, the cost of cheap fuel is a rising deficit in our budget. Made worse by rising costs of production due to rising refining costs....due to rising cost of crude oil, and a continous rise in refining costs...because it does cost money to refine fuel.
If we removed subsidy...like Ghana, Niger, etc...we won't have scarcity again.
Before anyone quotes me...yes I know people will suffer if subsoidy goes. But with subsidy in place...we have a rising deficit....in our budget....and that forces us to take loans. And we cannot eat our cake and have it. I know. And I know things would eventuallybe better if subsidy goes.
That's all I am saying.
Modified
Simply put, if you want free flow of goods and services, everyone on the chain has to make a profit for it to happen. If you don't get that, then I can't explain it any better re subsidy.
Modified
WARNING:
You are free to disagree with me
But if you
-Threaten me
-Threaten to dox me
-Abuse me
-Call me names
Because of my views, then I will report you to the moderators. Clear.? Why is subsidy working in other oil producing countries except Nigeria why are countries like Angola, Algeria and UAE not fighting to remove subsidy? Why can't our refineries be renovated and made to cater to our domestic demand? Why do we have to import refined fuel? |
| Education › Re: See The Food Given to my daughter today in school by Government. by obi58: 6:52am On Oct 25, 2022 |
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| Education › Re: See The Food Given to my daughter today in school by Government. by obi58: 10:03pm On Oct 24, 2022 |
DenreleDave:
what if na state govt school?
PDP na delta yet you found a way to blame APC...
ip0b and blaming everyone except themselves is a disease that will take generations to heal.
Peter obi saw this and this is why he is taking you for a ride
Bfor anybody talk rubbish, I am not a supporter of APC PDP nor LP. but i support Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for presidency. He is the only one that can make Nigeria work. Peter obi na just talk talk but no action.. anambra is an example.
I bliv in the Candidate rather than the party...
May Tinubu happen to us but not APC
Vote BAT...
my point exactly You are sick in the head |
| Food › Re: How Much Is A Bag Of Rice Now In Your Area? Oseni Rufai Asks by obi58: 3:54pm On Oct 24, 2022 |
lhordspy:
Inflation is everywhere.
Even in your supposedly Second-heaven and slave Master's country, United state.
Support the government instead of criticising them with every little opportunity you have. The government has failed in the area of security but not economy. The whole world is going through its own too.
Can you compare the price of bag of rice in 2015 in the USA to 2022? Just like you ignorant one are comparing the prices of things from 2015-2022 in Nigeria.
Most of you just sit here in Nigeria, criticise the government and politicised everything, oblivious of the present situation around the world. Just last two weeks their was protest across France and it continued this week over this same inflation issues. Normally I won't join words with an APC apologist like you but I think the records need to be set straight. Yes there is a global recession occasioned by the Russia Ukraine war. Whilst this has sparked a rise in fuel and gas prices worldwide, all oil producing nations (Nigeria inclusive) are supposed to be massively benefitting from this windfall. Instead, we are accumulating unprecedented debt, our excess crude account is going extinct, inflation is skyrocketing and in all this we are not seeing any effort by the government to insulate Nigerians from these dire economic conditions!!! Is it Agriculture? This government decided to support domestic rice production at the expense of the foreign rice. What is the effect? A bag of rice is now approaching 40k!!! How much is the minimum wage? How are Nigerians supposed to cope with these harsh realities on ground. Now there is a flood crippling many states and the response from the government has been quite slow and miniscule to the say the least. I would have expected a presidential task force set up to address flood issues like what was done concerning the COVID 19 pandemic and I would have expected the president to have been soliciting from help from other countries especially as he is currently out of the country at the moment. All responsible governments are rising to the challenge and instituting social welfare programmes to assist their citizens cope with the current economic realities even in developed countries. Nigeria has not done enough. People are suffering everywhere and you are here running your mouth shamelessly. Shame on you! |
| Properties › Re: Build This 3bed House + Pent For N23m by obi58: 10:09am On Oct 21, 2022 |
Seun
Mynd44
Please this is worthy of frontpage.
Let's encourage honest Nigerians like this. |
| Politics › Re: Reactions As Peter Obi Says Atiku, Tinubu Should Suspend Campaigns by obi58: 10:05am On Oct 21, 2022 |
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| Properties › Re: Build This 3bed House + Pent For N23m by obi58: 6:05am On Oct 21, 2022 |
onatisi:
I don't think the bros knows the cost of materials oo. Secondly structure cost is usually nothing, the real cost starts with the finishings. Electrical, wiring, plumbing and co.
With that his drawing or sketch,,it worst nothing less than 50-70m to complete for a very good finished job I don't think so.... Let's give him the benefit of doubt to come forward and clarify what the 23m will cover. |
| Properties › Re: To Let : Mini flat In Lagos by obi58: 6:02am On Oct 21, 2022 |
yungchap:
To Let:
Mini flat with 2 Bathroom & 2 Toilet in a Gated House at Adam Estate, close to Governor road, ikotun for rent.
Steady Power supply
350,000 Per annum
100,000 for Agreement & commission
30,000 caution fee .
For more details call: 08171952651 08183982317 100k for agreement and commission on top of house of 350k. Make Una fear God nau. That is almost 30%!!!! Is the agreement going to be typed in gold or does the house come with a money tree for that kind of commission? Una no go dey calm down dey do things! |
| Politics › Re: 2023: Northern Traders Endorse Atiku For President by obi58: 8:51am On Oct 16, 2022 |
I just hope that the Peter Obi fire will not fizzle out |
| Politics › Re: Pictures From Tripartite Meeting Of APC NWC, PCC And Governors by obi58: 7:36pm On Oct 13, 2022 |
Goalgetter23:
My brother, if you know sabi politics, you better go face your spare part business in peace. All those your LP imaginations go soon clear for your eyes. APC will still win majority of their states. When campaigns start fully, you ll see for yourselves what I'm saying. Politics is quite deep. It requires heavy financing, and that is why Governors have become indispensable in elections. Bros learn to read before commenting.... My projection is based on the following contingencies: 1. LP to win if elections are free and fair and if there is the expected massive turnout of frustrated youths to vote. 2. PDP likely to win in the north because their candidate is from the North and Christian northerners will vote against APC for being excluded in the Muslim Muslim vote. 3. APC could win but only by any means possible if they are allowed to rig and buy votes because even the blind can see what a massive failure APC has been over the past 8years. PDP can also match them in terms of vote buying especially if they settle with Wike who can provide funds for the party which may be critical. APC is only sure of winning the west and even that will be keenly contested. |
| Politics › Re: Pictures From Tripartite Meeting Of APC NWC, PCC And Governors by obi58: 8:13am On Oct 13, 2022 |
ACCURETE:
tell me how PDP go take win in Kogi is like u don't fairplus o if you no him well you no say na 80% win for APC no this and have peace of mind and let me tell APC will win all there state that are APC APC will not win Kogi because: 1. Yahaya has failed woefully in terms of performance in Kogi State. Even his emergency assistance response to the floods in his state has been woefully inadequate. 2. The new electoral law passed has empowered INEC to mitigate rigging to a large extent. 3.Although Kogites are poor, many are enlightened and woke and are going to speak with their PVC come election day. |
| Politics › Re: Keyamo: APC Is United And Tinubu's Manifesto Is 90 Percent Ready by obi58: 5:09am On Oct 13, 2022 |
lexylaw40:
You don't have to wail on this tread pls let's support greatness for our beloved country. The kind of greatness that has made you and your family seek for 30k from awon BAT to jakpa to Cameroun Abi? |
| Politics › Re: I Will Subject All Arms Of Govt To Audit - Peter Obi's Speech At ICAN Conference by obi58: 5:05am On Oct 13, 2022 |
LeoDeKing:
If this man still wants to come 4th in the election, I think he should start learning how to always stfu at the right places instead of these nonsense he keeps spewing up and down. 
The more he talks, the clearer the emptiness of that his big flat head is exposed.  So if he is foolish what did your intelligent APC candidate Shettima say at the conference? You are the one exposing your stupidity to all and sundry |
| Politics › Re: Pictures From Tripartite Meeting Of APC NWC, PCC And Governors by obi58: 5:03am On Oct 13, 2022 |
Ondo (PDP to win) , Ogun (APC to win by slim margin), Lagos (APC slim margin), Kebbi (PDP), Kano (NNPP), Jigawa (PDP), Kogi (PDP), Niger (APC), Kwara (PDP), Nasarawa (LP), Plateau (LP), Borno (BOKO HARAM ), Ebonyi (LP) and Yobe (APC) NC (PDP/LP) SE (LP) SS (PDP/LP) SW (APC by slim margin) Projection: PDP TO WIN (subject to funding from Rivers .... Otherwise Labour Party if elections are largely free and fair if Not APC to win by any means possible ). |
| Sports › Re: Akwa Ibom State To Unveil 4th Standard Stadium (Photos) by obi58: 3:28am On Oct 13, 2022 |
Hunchogee:
You fool he is right ::
The people of oron drop a request for the government of the day to help and expand of their stadium .. Find alone township stadium below You are the very standard of a fool. What is the capacity of the Ikot ekpene and Oron stadiums combined that you classify them as Standard These are mini stadia and not standard stadiums. In fact these are not even stadiums but training pitches. Oponu. |
| Sports › Re: Akwa Ibom State To Unveil 4th Standard Stadium (Photos) by obi58: 8:58pm On Oct 12, 2022 |
Ilaumoh:
Akpabio built a stadium in Ikot ekpene you fool ..
Oron township stadium and this Uyo township stadium are the latest one that is undergoing renovation and will add to up to 5 You are the one who is exhibiting your foolishness if you cannot win an adult discussion with superior intellect and arguments. Resorting to insults at the earliest opportunity is what touts do so please try to operate above that level. I never said there were no stadiums in Akwa Ibom but my angst was you calling mushroom structures like Ikot ekpene and Oron as STANDARD stadiums. Do you know what it means to have a standard stadium? Can ikp or oron compare to even common Onikan stadium which has hosted NPFL matches over time? I dare you to provide comprehensive pictures of these structures for all to view to prove that you are right and I am wrong. Those things may be stadia but are most definitely not standard stadiums. Please get your facts right. Thank you. |
| Politics › Re: We Are Not A Regional Party, Labour Party Rejects Okupe's Campaign List by obi58: 6:16pm On Oct 12, 2022 |
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| Sports › Re: Akwa Ibom State To Unveil 4th Standard Stadium (Photos) by obi58: 5:31pm On Oct 12, 2022 |
Ilaumoh:
GOV EMMANUEL FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF OLYMPIC-SIZED SWIMMING POOL
…Remodeling commences at Uyo Stadium Complex
Fresh from the completion of the new Eket Township Stadium, Governor Udom Emmanuel has flagged off the construction of a first ever Olympic-sized swimming pool in Akwa Ibom state.
The sporting facility geared towards encouraging athletes in the state to excel in swimming exercises, is located at the Uyo Township stadium, currently undergoing remodeling.
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Sir Monday Uko, led journalists on a tour of the stadium stated that the directive for the construction of the swimming pool came from Governor Udom Emmanuel who also instructed that the stadium remodeling exercise be completed urgently.
“His Excellency has directed that an Olympic-sized swimming pool be constructed in Uyo Township Stadium and he has also directed that the stadium be completed. We are in the era of his completion agenda and no project is going to be left uncompleted”.
According to Sir Monday Uko, the 13th biennial Police Games will be held in Akwa Ibom State from 20th November, 2022.
“The Nigerian Police Force is having their sports competition in Akwa Ibom State. His Excellency, the Governor has also graciously accepted to host the event.
“It is going to attract over 10,000 police men and about 39 sporting events will be competed for in the state.”
The sports commissioner decried Akwa Ibom athletes' abysmal performances during swimming events at national sporting competitions, but stated that with the construction of the swimming pool, their performance will improve tremendously.
“In the entire state, we do not have an Olympic-sized swimming pool and most of the time, when we go for sports festivals, swimming comes with a lot of medals and Akwa Ibom never had a place where athletes can practice and win these medals.
“The moment this swimming pool is completed, I am very certain our position in the national sports festival will improve tremendously,” said Sir Monday Uko who was flanked by his counterpart from the Ministry of Environment, Sir Charles Udoh.
The construction engineers who hail from Akwa Ibom gave an overview of the specifications of the facilities to be constructed and expressed satisfaction at the level of cooperation and support provided them by the government for the completion of the project.
Engr. Bassey who spoke on behalf of other engineers said, “for a complete construction of a swimming pool, the electrical, structural, and mechanical engineers will be present for the work to be professionally handled.
The accepted standard for an Olympic-sized swimming pool is 50 meters by 25 meters. As engineers, we have come in, every necessary test will be done right from the soil to the concrete to the steel. The design is out and it is going to be wonderful when it is finished.
“Now, we will have to incorporate other areas of recreation and buildings that will help the facility to work very well.
“This directive comes from His Excellency through my boss, and I assure you, it will be delivered as all hands will be on deck.”
As at the time of filing the report, earth moving equipments were seen clearing the site of the project.
With this Akwa ibom will now be the only City in west Africa with 5 standard stadium.. Udom about to build 2 , Akpabio 2 while Attah 1.. No need to lie sir.... Where are the 5 standard stadiums in Akwa Ibom apart from the Nest of Champions Akpabio built and the Eket stadium that Udom built? Where are the other 3 standard stadiums Is it Uyo stadium that is in a state of disrepair that you are counting as a standard stadium |
