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Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by erunz(op): 3:49pm On Jun 23, 2015

Governors of the 36 states have advised President Muhammadu Buhari to share the tax of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to resolve the financial crisis facing them.

Over 20 states are currently unable to pay salaries as a result of a sharp fall in oil revenue.

“Instead of NLNG paying $1.6 billion to the federal government, we requested that it be paid to the federation account so that it could be shared amongst the three tiers of government, so that we can also get money to do one or two things,” Abdulazeez Yari, governor of Zamfara state and chairman of the Nigerian governors forum, said at the end of a meeting with Buhari on Tuesday.

“We proposed to Mr. President that instead of being given bail out, ‎that the funds for jobs, projects that were done by the states should be refunded by the federal government. If the affected states can get the refund, they can start paying salaries without bail out.

“Secondly, we also brought to his notice that most of the loans owed by the state, some between four and seven years, if it can be stretched to 20 years, the states will be relieved and would be able to continue other businesses including paying salaries.

“Also, we urged the president to follow the constitution when it comes to money sharing. Section 80 is very clear. That all monies should go to the Consolidated Revenue Account ‎for the purpose, no account should be kept anywhere because this is what the constitution says.

“And Section‎ 162 also is self-explanatory, that whatever is going to happen to the money will be after sharing to the three tiers of government. That the NNPC or any other revenue generating agency should not have the first line charges.”

Apart from the governors of Bayelsa and Plateau states, who were represented at the meeting, the other 34 governors attended.

http://www.thecable.ng/govs-ask-pmb-share-nlng-tax

Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by INTROVERT(f): 3:52pm On Jun 23, 2015*

This governor's can share anything shareable.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by DaGC(m): 4:06pm On Jun 23, 2015

Hopefully, workers will get their salaries soon.

On the flip side, I pray it doesn't make more governors complacent to thinking that they can always get help from the centre whenever funds are low.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by BLOTRS: 5:02pm On Jun 23, 2015

they have seen buhari for who he really is, that's why they are the ones making decision for him

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by TheFreeOne: 5:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

Here we go again...NLNG tax huh

The same thing they advised GEJ regarding ECA but later turn around to blame him for its depletion.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Feranchek(m): 5:10pm On Jun 23, 2015

Ah!! Politicians and money!! See as dem dey quote constitution just for their selfish interest. Waka go fire all of dem dia!!!! angry

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by warrior01: 5:13pm On Jun 23, 2015

What happened to the governors inventing ways of generating revenues in their states? Must the resources from the Eastern region always used to bail them out of their uselessness. The same way they advised and took the FG to court to share the ECA and today, the same hypocrites have turned around to blame Gej and Okonjo Iweala.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 5:16pm On Jun 23, 2015

I guess he has no other option.... Aregbe and okorocha needs their money back.... grin

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by HammedSodiqq: 5:24pm On Jun 23, 2015

i thought the treasury was empty

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by worthytalk: 5:42pm On Jun 23, 2015

For how long shall Biafra keep feeding these persona non grata parasites of Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by SLIDEwaxie(m): 5:51pm On Jun 23, 2015

worthytalk:
For how long shall Biafra keep feeding these persona non grata parasites of Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba.

for as long as u start a war...pls, I beg, begin another civil war

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by erunz(op): 5:55pm On Jun 23, 2015

I THOUGHT WELL ALL AGREED THAT, WE HAVE AN EMPTY TREASURY. APC AND LIE KIAAA

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by CR77(f): 6:05pm On Jun 23, 2015

Hope after sharing the money workers will get their salaries soon.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Kufie(m): 6:05pm On Jun 23, 2015

Thieves! I want my share too anyways

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by EbirichBen(m): 6:06pm On Jun 23, 2015

This Criminals have started again

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by MisterNAIRALAND: 6:06pm On Jun 23, 2015

why na

Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by CR77(f): 6:06pm On Jun 23, 2015

Biafra loading cheesy

worthytalk:
For how long shall Biafra keep feeding these persona non grata parasites of Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

Wayorist

Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

Uhmm, 1.6 billion dollars huh

I.e 350 billion naira huh

I though that buhari said the nations treasury is virtually empty.

Sai lying dullard.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by UnknownT: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

What if some of the states broke don't have any FG project they executed.
On a lighter note, Aregbesola may claim that the tallest talking drum project is an FG project

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

Lol they should wait let Buhari talk first..they in for a surprise grin

Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

HammedSodiqq:
i thought the treasury was empty

Is't NLNG tax that is just paid different from left over in the national treasury? Work with facts not assumptions please

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by luvinhubby(m): 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015*

Baba Buhari & the 36 crooks. angry

That is how they will push the man to share the $1.6 and will later deny & blame federal for their woes.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jun 23, 2015

UnknownT:
G

for Gertrude

Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by slap1(m): 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015

Same way they finished foreign reserves and blamed GEJ...but is this part of the "almost empty" treasury?

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by midolian(m): 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015*

Alan shearer ni cheesy

#Awon Oni gbese

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by atlwireles: 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015

Now they want NLNG tax, kai this country is useless.

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Nobody: 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015

SLIDEwaxie:
for as long as u start a war...pls, I beg, begin another civil war

It will take the Ibos back to 2million light years of development...

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by Flashh: 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015*

worthytalk:
For how long shall Biafra keep feeding these persona non grata parasites of Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba.

https://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/forest-whitaker-eye.jpg

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by BarryX(m): 6:08pm On Jun 23, 2015

[size=13pt]So finally ~~PDP~~APC share the money, We are still in this demonic vicious circle of lazy politicians who expect manna from asorock.

#resourceControl and fiscal federalism we stand
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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by jmoore(m): 6:09pm On Jun 23, 2015

Governors who lack common sense. When will you grow up? Still sucking breasts like babies!!!

Bunch of educated illiterates!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Govs Ask Buhari To Share $1.6bn From NLNG Tax by sosanova: 6:10pm On Jun 23, 2015

[size=13pt]1.6 billion dollars ke?
where did the money come out from?
but Baba One Chance a.k.a President Buhari a.k.a Dogo Yaro told us yesterday that the Nigeria treasury was empty...God deliver us from this government of falsehood n propaganda in the next four years
the greedy governors will still divert the money to their offshore bank accounts [/size]

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