rawtouch:
Same reasons previous governments gave, nothing new has been said

fulanimafia:
I was enveloped with utter amazement and disbelief at the baseless sentiments being peddled on this forum by members of the opposition, that the recent US trip embarked upon by President Buhari was entirely fruitless and a waste of resources. That assertion could have been correct and be categorized as a product of sanity if not for the following facts:

1. PMB honoured an invitation.

The first point to note President Buhari did not just embark on the trip for sightseeing or primarily to go and seek for weapons, but the visit was in honour of President Barrack Obama’s invitation on the strength of our president’s local and international goodwill. Thus international goodwill is as a result of the president’s acclaimed integrity, discipline and incorruptibility. This goodwill largely accounted for the way Buhari and his entourage were accommodated in Blair’s House, which serves as a site for “American Diplomacy” during the visit. This shows the esteem with which Buhari is held on account of this goodwill considering the fact that previous visiting Nigerian leaders never had such luxury treatment.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/185645-obama-invites-buhari-to-white-house.html

2. External Support for Policy Formulation & Execution

Indeed international partners had a rare opportunity to engage Nigeria on a new beginning given the fact that ministers are yet to be appointed and key policies are still being worked out, their input would definitely contribute to the shaping of this new governments policies, which would also make it more likely that we will have their full support in the execution of such policies. The input from potential investors and Biz executives at the recent meeting with Buhari in Washington is a case in point.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/buhari-woos-american-businessmen-to-invest-in-nigerian-economy/

3. Diplomatic Ties

There are also diplomatic consequences of the visit. It has the prospect of strengthening diplomatic relations of both countries. Obama has never visited Nigeria in his almost eight-year-tenure. This is not too good for the image of Nigeria as the greatest black African Nation. Buhari’s visit may have provided a convenient platform for Obama to reciprocate the gesture by undertaking a visit to Nigeria in no distant future.
http://www.voanews.com/content/boosting-us-nigerian-ties-heart-obama-buhari-meeting/2866827.html

4. Recovery of Foreign Loot
Nigeria also requires assistance in retrieving stolen wealth stashed in some American commercial banks or covert agencies. There are strong indications and suggestions that some of these loots have been deployed in the purchase of expensive and expansive estate in Washington D.C. and its environs particularly the State of Maryland. As a result of this visit, the United States said it will assist Nigeria in locating and returning funds stolen by corrupt government officials.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/07/19/uk-usa-nigeria-idUKKCN0PT03R20150719

The expectation is that the president’s latest visit to the US has marked a good beginning for the realisation of Nigerian’s vast potential. As noted by Obama, Buhari came into the office with a reputation of integrity and a clear agenda on corruption and Boko Haram insurgency including fixing the economy and infrastructure, therefore I call on members of the opposition to realize that months of wailing will not return Jonathan, so they should join hands with all Nigerians to achieve these objectives for the betterment of our nation.

MizMyColi:


1. How does it concern us. How does it affect us?

MizMyColi:
2 & 3. Before you call it an achievement, why don't you wait to see it's workability?
In a sane clime, when an important visitor calls, especially from a very far distance, the honourable thing to do is to escort them when they are leaving, to the bus park at least.
OP, how does this change the fact that a whole President Muhammad Buhari was abandoned by Obama for Kenya? Kenya?!
Isn't that an insult on our sensibilities, is he trying to say that Buhari is not important in the grand scheme of things?

MizMyColi:
Is it because he mistakenly called All Progressives Congress; ALL NIGERIAN PEOPLE'S CONGRESS? Or Because he openly spoke against gayism (as reported in the news)? Someone should clear my mire here. I don't get it
Tbh, it is unacceptable.

fulanimafia:
I was enveloped with utter amazement and disbelief at the baseless sentiments being peddled on this forum by members of the opposition, that the recent US trip embarked upon by President Buhari was entirely fruitless and a waste of resources. That assertion could have been correct and be categorized as a product of sanity if not for the following facts:
1. PMB honoured an invitation.
The first point to note President Buhari did not just embark on the trip for sightseeing or primarily to go and seek for weapons, but the visit was in honour of President Barrack Obama’s invitation on the strength of our president’s local and international goodwill. Thus international goodwill is as a result of the president’s acclaimed integrity, discipline and incorruptibility. This goodwill largely accounted for the way Buhari and his entourage were accommodated in Blair’s House, which serves as a site for “American Diplomacy” during the visit. This shows the esteem with which Buhari is held on account of this goodwill considering the fact that previous visiting Nigerian leaders never had such luxury treatment.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/185645-obama-invites-buhari-to-white-house.html
2. External Support for Policy Formulation & Execution
Indeed international partners had a rare opportunity to engage Nigeria on a new beginning given the fact that ministers are yet to be appointed and key policies are still being worked out, their input would definitely contribute to the shaping of this new governments policies, which would also make it more likely that we will have their full support in the execution of such policies. The input from potential investors and Biz executives at the recent meeting with Buhari in Washington is a case in point.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/buhari-woos-american-businessmen-to-invest-in-nigerian-economy/
3. Diplomatic Ties
There are also diplomatic consequences of the visit. It has the prospect of strengthening diplomatic relations of both countries. Obama has never visited Nigeria in his almost eight-year-tenure. This is not too good for the image of Nigeria as the greatest black African Nation. Buhari’s visit may have provided a convenient platform for Obama to reciprocate the gesture by undertaking a visit to Nigeria in no distant future.
http://www.voanews.com/content/boosting-us-nigerian-ties-heart-obama-buhari-meeting/2866827.html
4. Recovery of Foreign Loot
Nigeria also requires assistance in retrieving stolen wealth stashed in some American commercial banks or covert agencies. There are strong indications and suggestions that some of these loots have been deployed in the purchase of expensive and expansive estate in Washington D.C. and its environs particularly the State of Maryland. As a result of this visit, the United States said it will assist Nigeria in locating and returning funds stolen by corrupt government officials.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/07/19/uk-usa-nigeria-idUKKCN0PT03R20150719
The expectation is that the president’s latest visit to the US has marked a good beginning for the realisation of Nigerian’s vast potential. As noted by Obama, Buhari came into the office with a reputation of integrity and a clear agenda on corruption and Boko Haram insurgency including fixing the economy and infrastructure, therefore I call on members of the opposition to realize that months of wailing will not return Jonathan, so they should join hands with all Nigerians to achieve these objectives for the betterment of our nation.

MizMyColi:



1. How does it concern us. How does it affect us?

2 & 3. Before you call it an achievement, why don't you wait to see it's workability?

In a sane clime, when an important visitor calls, especially from a very far distance, the honourable thing to do is to escort them when they are leaving, to the bus park at least.

OP, how does this change the fact that a whole President Muhammad Buhari was abandoned by Obama for Kenya? Kenya?!


Isn't that an insult on our sensibilities, is he trying to say that Buhari is not important in the grand scheme of things?
Is it because he mistakenly called All Progressives Congress; ALL NIGERIAN PEOPLE'S CONGRESS? Or Because he openly spoke against gayism (as reported in the news)? Someone should clear my mire here. I don't get it
Tbh, it is unacceptable.

fulanimafia:

It affects us because Nigerian-US relations were non-existent under the previous adminstration, to the point where our current Ambassador was shunned by the U.S authorities because of his past antagonistic stance under Jonathan.
http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/daily/index.php/top-stories/60102-us-wants-adefuye-out-of-buhari-s-visit

Focus on the topic madam coli and [s]don't start sounding like the rest of the robots.[/s]

What PMB did was set a solid foundation for their workability where there was none. The fact is that Government policies, especially trade and investment, will definitely benefit from the insights gained from this trip and the many meetings.

fulanimafia:
I was enveloped with utter amazement and disbelief at the baseless sentiments being peddled on this forum by members of the opposition, that the recent US trip embarked upon by President Buhari was entirely fruitless and a waste of resources. That assertion could have been correct and be categorized as a product of sanity if not for the following facts:

1. PMB honoured an invitation.

The first point to note President Buhari did not just embark on the trip for sightseeing or primarily to go and seek for weapons, but the visit was in honour of President Barrack Obama’s invitation on the strength of our president’s local and international goodwill. Thus international goodwill is as a result of the president’s acclaimed integrity, discipline and incorruptibility. This goodwill largely accounted for the way Buhari and his entourage were accommodated in Blair’s House, which serves as a site for “American Diplomacy” during the visit. This shows the esteem with which Buhari is held on account of this goodwill considering the fact that previous visiting Nigerian leaders never had such luxury treatment.
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/185645-obama-invites-buhari-to-white-house.html

2. External Support for Policy Formulation & Execution

Indeed international partners had a rare opportunity to engage Nigeria on a new beginning given the fact that ministers are yet to be appointed and key policies are still being worked out, their input would definitely contribute to the shaping of this new governments policies, which would also make it more likely that we will have their full support in the execution of such policies. The input from potential investors and Biz executives at the recent meeting with Buhari in Washington is a case in point.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/buhari-woos-american-businessmen-to-invest-in-nigerian-economy/

3. Diplomatic Ties

There are also diplomatic consequences of the visit. It has the prospect of strengthening diplomatic relations of both countries. Obama has never visited Nigeria in his almost eight-year-tenure. This is not best for the image of Nigeria as the greatest black African Nation. Buhari’s visit may have provided a convenient platform for Obama to reciprocate the gesture by undertaking a visit to Nigeria in no distant future.
http://www.voanews.com/content/boosting-us-nigerian-ties-heart-obama-buhari-meeting/2866827.html

4. Recovery of Foreign Loot
Nigeria also requires assistance in retrieving stolen wealth stashed in some American commercial banks or covert agencies. There are strong indications and suggestions that some of these loots have been deployed in the purchase of expensive and expansive estate in Washington D.C. and its environs particularly the State of Maryland. As a result of this visit, the United States said it will assist Nigeria in locating and returning funds stolen by corrupt government officials.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/07/19/uk-usa-nigeria-idUKKCN0PT03R20150719

5. Re-enforcement of Anti-Gay Stance

President Buhari on this U.S trip, re-emphasized that Nigeria's Anti-sodomy legislation stands and will not be repealed as it goes against the culture and morals of Nigerians. President Buhari's refusal to compromise on this stance has been applauded by Nigerians far and wide.

The expectation is that the president’s latest visit to the US has marked a good beginning for the realisation of Nigerian’s vast potential. As noted by Obama, Buhari came into the office with a reputation of integrity and a clear agenda on corruption and Boko Haram insurgency including fixing the economy and infrastructure, therefore I call on members of the opposition to realize that months of wailing will not return Jonathan, so they should join hands with all Nigerians to achieve these objectives for the betterment of our nation.

kilmix:
1. Baseless 2. Baseless 3. Wasted 2.2 billion naira from a supposed empty treasury.
4. Lonsense!

Dannyset:
These are even the least of his achievements. When we start seeing the good results of that visit, even the wailers will leap for joy.

MizMyColi:

Kindly change the heading of 1. above to reflect the content of the body. "He Honoured an invitation"....people do that everyday. I hope you catch my drift.
When you talk about his acclaimed goodness et al, I would like us to do so based on the realities on ground.

This "acclaim" you talk about, is it the one he rightfully earned or the one which the media and some propagandic elements wore on him as a vestment?

Please put me in the know here.
As a former administrator of this country.
What is Buhari's legacy? What policy, what enduring example did he leave behind?
Good intentions are not enough.
Action!....
Like I said earlier, Oga Fulani...I'd rather not hatch my eggs prematurely. Again, I reiterate that you take down 2 & 3 as achievements until we begin to see their workability.

MizMyColi:



Kindly change the heading of 1. above to reflect the content of the body. "He Honoured an invitation"....people do that everyday. I hope you catch my drift.
When you talk about his acclaimed goodness et al, I would like us to do so based on the realities on ground.

This "acclaim" you talk about, is it the one he rightfully earned or the one which the media and some propagandic elements wore on him as a vestment?

Please put me in the know here.
As a former administrator of this country.
What is Buhari's legacy? What policy, what enduring example did he leave behind?
Good intentions are not enough.
Action!....





Like I said earlier, Oga Fulani...I'd rather not hatch my eggs prematurely. Again, I reiterate that you take down 2 & 3 as achievements until we begin to see their workability.

Focus on the topic madam coli and don't start sounding like the rest of the robots.

barcanista:
1. Honoring an Invitation has no effect on Nigerians.

barcanista:
2. For real? How many business deal did Buhari sign in US? How many MoUs did he initiate or sign? Which commitment did he secure (not jiust verbal commitment)? Which policy was discussed or formulated?

barcanista:
What kind of diplomatic tie did he strengthen? Is it not embarrassing that Obama left his "visitor" in the US to a Secretary of State (Foreign Minister) and not even his VP? Is that not embarassing?
OP stop embarrassing Buhari... Buhari went to the U§A to embarass Nigerians and also wasted tax payers money.

BrainnewsNg:


Says who??

And did he complained

Truckpusher:
I respect your effort in educating these people but Lemme tell you something - Their case is akin to an ancient African being converted to another ideology and religion , it would be easier killing that Fulanimafiagoat than trying to show him the truth and it's not his fault , this is how they think just like a one way traffic .

Thank you, Truckpusher for the compliment, I appreciate.

But please, I do not co-sign the insult on the person of the original poster.
He has shown some civility, let's accord him same

MizMyColi:



Kindly change the heading of 1. above to reflect the content of the body. "He Honoured an invitation"....people do that everyday. I hope you catch my drift.
When you talk about his acclaimed goodness et al, I would like us to do so based on the realities on ground.

This "acclaim" you talk about, is it the one he rightfully earned or the one which the media and some propagandic elements wore on him as a vestment?

Please put me in the know here....
As a former administrator of this country, what was Buhari's legacy? What policy, what enduring example did he leave behind?
Good intentions are not enough.
Actions are!....




When someone comes to visit me, and I escort them to the bus stop, it is my way of saying, "I had a nice time with you. Let's do this again"....but if I don't walk you or leave you to attend to someone else, it is an indication that I am irritated at your stay, or that, you are not really important to me, if you are a first time visitor, the implication is that I have sized you up and you are not worth my time.

Look, I will be candid with you.
I was pained on behalf of PMB.
A hallowed guest, by reason of being the president of the most populous black nation was not so much as given a walk by his host, he neither stayed around to bid him good bye.


That in my opinion is a clear indication that America is not serious about us.
They do not mean well for us.
So when you open a thread about gains of his tour, I am somewhat pissed and at the same time bemused.




Like I said earlier, Oga Fulani...I'd rather not hatch my eggs prematurely.
Again, I reiterate that you take down 2 & 3 as gains cum achievements until we begin to see their workability.
Thank you.

fulanimafia:


You're not being objective here. Can you deny the significance of a robust diplomatic relation with such an influential country as the U.S? President Obama invited PMB to the white house shortly after he was sworn in, so as to mend fences for our mutual benefit, after the horrible relationship we had under the incompetent Jonathan that ended up eyeing Amanpour in between lies instead of answering basic questions on power.

As for hatching eggs prematurely, you will agree that the hen has to be pregnant first. The formation of robust policies are dependent on a firm and informed foundation which is the point you seem unable to comprehend.