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Rivers State is just like Nigeria situation that is poor despite her abundant resources.Despite the abundant resources in rivers state majority of its citizen are extremely poor even outsiders are far more better than their citizens,majority of their girls are prostitute and guys are jobless,nuisance and hopeless for a governor to do this is amount to betrayal of trust and a slap on the face of entire rivers state.If this is true,people must rally and reject this anti-state and anti-people policies from their self-serving governor. Tell me how can the country move forward What a pity! for a state gov to execute this kind of policy it is arrant nonsense god help and save us.

Sky Blue: I understand where you are coming from and to be honest I do not mind the pension that much (even if 100 percent is quite high). There should be a safety net for life outside office so that governors can focus on the task of governance. But come on, two houses, one in Abuja one in Rivers? 300% furniture allowance? Its just a tad opulent. Are govenors going to start selling furniture is what I really want to know. The thing seems a little fishy to me.

That 'safety net' is called a pension you imbecilic oaf! And that is the same 'safety net' promised every government worker. The position of 'Governor' is an elective position people aspire to. if anyone feels the 'safety net' is not juicy enough why aspire to that office? Why should hundreds of millions of naira be expended on a governor be an insurance against corruption? Why should that be a prerequisite for 'focusing on the task of governance'?

Nigerians like yourself are the reason why we can't have nice things. See what you're calling a 'tad opulent'.

Abagworo: This move is 100% supported by Abagworo. With these juicy packages, any future Governor that loots in Rivers State should be sent to the hangmans garden.

You offer a 'juicy package' to deter thieves?

Howze about simply enforcing corruption laws? I mean civil service is not meant for those who want to be "set for life", or "get rich quick". I would think it is obvious that the reason we have the thieves in control is cause we have attempted to redefine this. How in the world does suggesting to the people that those riches await those who answer the call to "serve" solve the problem?

@ ALL,

Governor Amaechi is not the pioneer of such an obnoxious law.

Bukola Saraki also had a similar law passed in Kwara State before he left office.

Nigeria we hail thee!!!!!! Aluta Continua!!!!!!

Sky Blue: I understand where you are coming from and to be honest I do not mind the pension that much (even if 100 percent is quite high). There should be a safety net for life outside office so that governors can focus on the task of governance. But come on, two houses, one in Abuja one in Rivers? 300% furniture allowance? Its just a tad opulent. Are govenors going to start selling furniture is what I really want to know. The thing seems a little fishy to me.

texazzpete: That 'safety net' is called a pension you imbecilic oaf! And that is the same 'safety net' promised every government worker. The position of 'Governor' is an elective position people aspire to. if anyone feels the 'safety net' is not juicy enough why aspire to that office? Why should hundreds of millions of naira be expended on a governor be an insurance against corruption? Why should that be a prerequisite for 'focusing on the task of governance'?

Nigerians like yourself are the reason why we can't have nice things. See what you're calling a 'tad opulent'.

How difficult is it for you to READ? ? ? Yes that safety net is called a pension and I support a reasonable one being in place as stated earlier. I further went on to state that I found the other things on the list to be over the top and said they needed to be removed. I am only replying your little childish tirade because I actually for whatever reason, believe you have the ability to be objective. READ before you reply and stop acting like a three year old. It is not difficult.

A lack of viable opposition has turned Amaechi into a demigod.
We as a people are too easily impressed. Amaechi is trying but i never hear anyone address the inadequacies of his govt.
This jumbo package will not stop pilfering.

In his submission, state commissioner for budget and economic planning, Gogo Charles said the bill is to ensure those who serve in government do not leave in tears

“It is an attempt to domesticate the federal act, and a great improvement on the existing Rivers State law of 2003. If you know that if you serve as a governor and complete your tenure, you will be remunerated for life, then the tendency to be corrupt will be reduced,” he argued.

Some participants at the hearing expressed desire to have former lawmakers, elected local government officials and even student union leaders benefit from the law.

you hear such things on air and you wonder if you have mistakenly tuned into COMEDY CENTRAL.
This clowns are having a laugh on our behalf. How does a sane person allow such thoughts go through his mind talk less of escape his mouth?

This can't be true.If it is,it means nigerians are taken for real clowns.

it's not a new thing d rest 'll soon implement dere own pension.if our president are pensioneers why not governors it's dere right.very soon councillors 'll given pension.2015 is coming dey ll still give us 100 or 200 naira 2 buy our right.may Lord have mercy on us.

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virtuoso01: This is an outrage. It is a blatant show of how senselessly selfish he and the State House of Assembly are.
And to think that the house cannot throw out this Bill.

You know 9ja nowww.... They will change it as soon as he leaves office. However, anyone who speaks out against it now will be effectively sealing his political career.

Sometimes i dont blame Nigerians that goes to oversea and try their possible best to change their nationality...No future for the poor masses wiv these kind of leaders

aneldaking: lets face d fact if we continue to leave dis pple to God den d poor will b poverty we just need revolution i also dnt mind if military takes over

Are you ready for the revolution? The worst civilian government is better than a military rule. The edict has been passed into law and there nothing you can do. Were the legislators sleeping when the issue was debated in the house? Since men have failed, we need divine intervention.

kinguwem: Are you ready for the revolution? The worst civilian government is better than a military rule. The edict has been passed into law and there nothing you can do. Were the legislators sleeping when the issue was debated in the house? Since men have failed, we need divine intervention.

Divine intervention? U think God is a magician? We need to do this thing ourselves.

[quote author=Ejiné]Well, if this story's true, then I guess Amaechi's true colors are finally visible [/quote]

Biggyd2: Hahahaha PEOPLE DECEIVING PEOPLE!!! Una dey try gan. Someone remind me, did this guy make the NL list of best governors?

The guy don port from PDP to APC now, na the APC way of doing things him dey practice.

Thief Amaechi has done it again.

Lies.... Someone was in Lagos... Smh for this lies

I hope the next governor immediately revokes this blatant abuse of office.

This is the useless thief that Nigerians are defending from answering corruption allegations by a judicial panel. Amaechi was there no serve the State not to have the State serve him. This pension bill is a crime against the Rivers State citizens.

Amaechi belongs to the gallows. He should not appear in public. He stinks of corruption

kayvandutch:
This is the useless thief that Nigerians are defending from answering corruption allegations by a judicial panel. Amaechi was there no serve the State not to have the State serve him. This pension bill is a crime against the Rivers State citizens.

ahaika23:
Amaechi belongs to the gallows. He should not appear in public. He stinks of corruption

This man should be tarred and feathered and disgraced on the streets,unfortunately Nigerians worships thieves like Ibori,Alameishegha,Tinubu and Amaechi.

Lmao, this really happened?

The current governor and members of the house of assembly are at liberty to repeal the Law.

Kellzcold:
Lmao, this really happened?

I'm afraid so,listen to the fools defence about the pension bill. He said he made the bill so he won't steal and future Governors won't loot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1O-ex2uSGg

Buhari's ministerial nominee

edoyad:
Buhari's ministerial nominee

This is the selfish and corrupt self centered man we need in this country.

Hahahahahahahahahaaa

The Lion Of "Obioma" has spoken.... zombies Oya defend this shid

BushidoBlue:
Hahahahahahahahahaaa

The Lion Of "Obioma" has spoken.... zombies Oya defend this shid

Don't worry Amaechi will split the proceeds of the pension bill to the zombies and allow them to visit is house in Abuja and Port to be provided by the State in any location and price of his choice.If he chooses to have a N2 billion mansion in Asokoro or Maitama Rivers State has to provide it.