₦airaland Forum

nairalanda1:
That's how they will make the power sector there broke, and make it difficult for them to pay the gencos.

People don't get it, but the ability of a business to set its prices is what keeps it going. If government agencies start setting their prices, that's how they lose money and get run out of business.

But most nigerians want cheap things. Well, the truth is, we can't have cheap electricity, because it costs a lot to get the power to the consumer, and also because a lot of work needs to be done to get us to where we need to be...24/7 power.

What annoys me is that making this point apparently means you support APC. And you are agbado. For once forget politcis and imagine if tinubu set up a price regulatory agency to force your business to charge cheaper prices to help the poor. You won't like it after a few months.

It costs about 160-170 naira to make one kwh of power...and the cost keeps going up.

It shouldn't cost that much to make a kilowatt if corruption is removed. That's the point people have been making since.

This man is very humble, he has always thought for the poor, worked for them and remembered them in everything he does. A true public spirited individual.

Thank You All

From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes I received worldwide. I remain deeply grateful to all who marked the day in one way or another, not to mention Nigerian youths, the Obidient family and the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, renowned for their apostolate to the poor.

As for me, while I deeply appreciate the gestures of celebration, I must once again reiterate that I do not personally celebrate birthdays. I recall vividly when I turned 50, during my time as Governor. Many institutions and individuals approached me with elaborate plans for the occasion.

One institution generously offered to build a house for me in the village. When I asked for the estimated cost, they said it would be ₦120 million. I humbly requested that the funds be redirected to build classrooms in three educational institutions at Agulu, Ekwulobia and Abatete. They obliged—and the impact was far-reaching.

Another group had budgeted ₦20 million for a lavish party. I graciously asked them to consider using the funds to purchase desktop computers for schools. Their eventual donation of 200 desktops was distributed to schools across the state, enhancing learning for many students.

In a similar spirit of redirection, another organisation—whose intention had originally been to celebrate me—ended up donating buses, which we distributed to institutions in need, including one that went to the legendary Old Rangers Association.

This has been my consistent approach over the years. On each birthday, I use the opportunity to redirect goodwill towards causes that uplift others.

As I turned 64 years old yesterday, I must confess that the current state of our nation makes the idea of personal merriment even more difficult to contemplate. The scale of suffering and deprivation among our people weighs heavily on the conscience. This is why I have once again requested that all those who wish to celebrate me should instead channel their resources towards helping the poor or supporting our struggling health and educational institutions.

On my part, I have chosen this day to renew my personal commitment to continue supporting the institutions of state in the best way I can, especially those that directly serve the people.

Providentially, I was in Rome, at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs, and my birthday coincided with this visit. I used this sacred opportunity, as I always do when I am in Nigeria, to remember you all in prayer. I especially prayed for our beloved country, Nigeria—that God may touch the hearts of our leaders, and awaken in them the realisation that public funds are meant for the public good.

May we all find strength and grace to keep striving for a more just, compassionate, and equitable society.

Thank you, once again. -PO

Firebox123:
second class to become our president

Nigeria is gone

Better than zero certificate or certificate before your school was built.

Insecurity in Abuja is getting worse, the leadership is out there chasing shadows.

Sharpsharp00123:
e pain me gan

If to say anambara people allow Peter obi do just one year as governor, by now anambara would have been d best state in d world.

But God dey sha

God bless you Peter Obi, the most popular politician with top credibility and excess capacity.

Nigeria loves you.

Sharpsharp00123:
y will anyone b in pains cos people are celebrating their tribesmen?

Even councilor get pass this crowd

Even Tunde ednut fans do pass this one

Ok, happy birthday to Peter Obi.

Firebox123:
edited

I wish mynd44 Dominique seun can take down this post

Why please, do you have an original one?

Bonijy04:
He is a lucky guy, there are many graduates outside here with 1st class that are still looking for what to eat.

Yes, graduates are out there without jobs because semi illiterate people like this governor will make it to power illegally and scatter the economy and use tribalism and other evil means to keep the society in turmoil.

Goodluck Jonathan sold fuel to us for 87 naira.

He was a good man with a good heart

Peter Obi can sell fuel to us for 40 naira when he has gotten rid of all the evil people in the oil industry and oil marketing cartels. He can do this easily and the common man can enjoy this country as inflation will crash.

With 200 naira, you can walk into a good eatery and eat a very good meal and drink soft drink or bottled water to wash it down.

We all love you Peter Obi, happy birthday Sir.

God bless you.

APC has damaged Nigeria beyond repair, in an intelligent place like Edo?

givedemwotowoto:
With all that APC has done to Nigeria, the way they keep a straight face and still have the mouth to do cho cho cho with zero shame needs to be studied

You cannot shame the shameless. That's impossible.

If not that APC damaged Nigeria economy, Sabmiller would have employed up to 500k people across Nigeria.

We all know that, propaganda people even know that but because they have nothing to pin on Obi, they are out talking anyhow.

Some people are already in painz, see as they are foaming in the mouth everywhere

We celebrate you Sir, you are the only person that Nigeria needs at this moment of their history.

Peter Obi everywhere you go

Happy birthday your excellent excellency

This life, no balance at all.

SoftSport:
He'll definitely be remembered for helping to restore peace in the southeast by the extradition of ipob terrorist leader.

Rest in peace General.

My brother, there is no bigger lie than these you've spoken

The man who kept silence all these while, silence is golden

RightChannel:
Is Aishat Buhari with his husband in London

How can she be there? Even his children were not there as their father is sick.

Ttalk:
Was that the reason you are posting misleading content.

Seun and other mod won't see this one and ban him for life, but when you respond to their manipulation the come after you.

Fegie, I can see what yo are using your mod role to do. You portray yourself as detribalised and neutral Nairalander but go behind as mod to do otherwise

Stop posting tribalistic comments on nairaland. Thanks for cooperating with the mods.

thesicilian:
The Obidient Empire Strikes Back.

The APC thinks only them sabi pull tricks before

Is that not the same bank that new born babies are withdrawn from?

Op is a liar.

Proudlyngwa:
You should have read the thread before talking about my love for one brewery, hatred for another and hatred for Peter Obi

Ok, you win. Please collect your trophy from seun. Bye.

We love you Peter Obi

You will serve us with good roads, good jobs, better economy and more prosperity as president of Nigeria.

Proudlyngwa:
Good to know.

Is Peter Obi a brewery

Go back and read the thread before making a ridiculous statement.

Proudlyngwa:
What does it brew

Guinness stout
Harp beer
Guinness malt

Etc etc

Proudlyngwa:
Is Guiness a brewery

Most certainly.

The guy was right. How can you start threatening him with your possibility of missing an already set up appointment?

He gave you the right response, he will dump you and try his luck elsewhere. Just find another man with lesser toughness and stick to those types.