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In this age of cheap internet, free access to google and other search engines, with online news media. It is unfortunate that many are attempting to twist and turn VERY RECENT History in everyone's face. i will like to use this thread to remind us with verifiable links what obtained in the GEJ administration as regards our oil refineries. In a nutshell(for those who don't want to read long post), the past administration/government lacked progressive direction as regards the refineries. The below facts are things everyone knows even though some choose to forget.

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As at November 23, 2012, the news was "Refineries’ turnaround maintenance to start first quarter 2013"

Below are some excerpts from the news report, all are free to read the full report from the link given.

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The next month of that same year, December 15, 2012. The story developed k-leg. The headline was "[url=http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-drops-planned-refinery-projects-%E2%80%A2jonathan-must-tackle-fuel-subsidy-corruption-labour/]FG drops planned refinery projects •Jonathan must tackle fuel subsidy corruption–Labour[/url]"

Here are some excerpts from the report.


The above quotes would have been funny if they were not utterly pathetic. It was all mouth, no action.

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Ten days later, Christmas day, it was still discordant tunes as regards refining crude oil in Nigeria.
December 25, 2012, News headlines read "NNPC plans to repair three refineries with N152bn"
Some excerpts from the report are in the quote below.


Don't hiss just yet, the drama continues one year later.

November 28, 2013, the story had not improved in any way. The headline was "FG completes negotiations for Port Harcourt refinery"
Some excerpts from the reports are in the quote below.



It'leaves much to be desired when less than a year before, billions of naira were said to be approved and paid for maintenance, and we were expected to have billions of litres of products in 2013. But by November 2013, they were finally completed on selling the refinery without any so called 18.64 billion litres of products derived from local refining.

Enter last year, January 3, 2014. The news had it that "Jonathan hasn’t approved sale of refineries, says Abati" Don't get dizzy by the ding-dong, fasten your seat belts and read some excerpts from the report in the quote below.



So, did anything concrete or progressive happen all through last year as regards our four refineries? [size=13pt]NO[/size]. You can be sure, it would have being in the TRANSFORMATION campaigns. By the ending of the year, last year, our refineries were still hopeless despite all the billions of naira spent on TAM and all the failed promises.
November 24, 2014, News was "Oil slump: Nigeria’s crude refining to drop further" Our REFINING dropped further, the GEJ government did not sell them or produce anything tangible for the benefit of the country.
Some excerpts from the news report are in the quote below.


Quite a grim report, the unpatriotic acts and deliberate sabotage in the past government was unchecked. Did elections, campaigns and a new year improve anything during the GEJ administration? NO

This year 2015. March 3, 2015. This was ELECTIONS month, if the GEJ administration had any hope as regards our 4 refineries, any sort of joker, or light at the end of the tunnel, this was the time they would have presented it. GEJ would have gone to commission it, but even the very tunnel was taken away as soon as there was ever hope of light at the end of the tunnel. The news reads "Lack of support by labour stalls refineries’ sale"
To sell or to repair, to sell or to repair, to sell or to repair, March 3, mini mini mani mo. Well, some of the excerpts from the report are in the quote below.



The past FG wanted so badly to sell the refineries but for pressure from the labour people, and to avoid POLITICAL instability. Elections were coming and they didn't want any Occupy NNPC or whatever similar thing that might have disturbed them politically. It is therefore unfair and even criminal for anyone to commend the past administration for the current and sudden progress, development and production being experienced at the Nation's four refineries.
Finally, to the more recent and popular news about 2016 and the refineries. Any serious person as at that date knows this was yet another unserious promise. March 5, 2015, news headlines said "Refineries will produce 400,000bpd in 2016 – NNPC"

Excerpts from the reports below.


Here we are, its the beginning of August and the reports are that our refineries have started to work. Thanks to former President Jonathan? Really? Reality clearly shows he didn't even have an idea or clue.

midolian:
Nice 1, brother.

Some can argue that GEJ should take the credit for fixing our refineries. Its allowed. They can f00l themselves as much as they want. This is democracy. Its only annoying that these pple will blame Buhari for every ill that befalls Nigeria, regardless of where it stems from..buh when good things happen, they ld luv to refer us to the past.

Adeshina was interviewed yesterday concerning this same issue and here is what he said "There is something called the right atmosphere. I believe that the right atmosphere is responsible for the improvements that you are talking about all over the place". ..Now this is what I feel about the whole issue. When the head is good, the body will definitely function well. Buhari as we all know, is a no-nonsense man. No one dare plays "hanky-panky" games with him. He wld expose and deal with you without hesitation.. And that is why things are working perfectly well under him.

What is happening now shows that during GEJ's regime, we had what it takes to fix the refineries... but instead of doing the needful, the cluelesswicked one saw it as another ample opportunity to scam us(Nigerians)...I am sure if the man had won for a 2nd term, the "dribbling" would have continued. And more billions of dollars would have gone down the drain(to him and his co-horts)..

Buhari's victory is a clear proof of God's love for us.

mactoni91:
The more they keep finding fault in PMB, the more i just keep liking dis man...
PMB ma role model.
#no hurry in life.
#sai baba
#sai slow and steady

FowlYansh:
Buhari 72 need this makeover artist too, the embarrassing is too much. He come and be wearing pampers too and be posting the picture on Facebook.


Nigeria where is the CHANGE?

What class are you?












First to Komment Again.

Saifullah01:
I agree with you but let's not go the way of the last administration through impulsive or reactionary action. Rather we need strategic and preemptive measures. Never mind the initial gra gra of BH.
This administration plans to go after not only the stem (foot soldiers) but also their root (sponsors). That's why u see the desperation on the part of BH
.

If u hav 10mins to chop down a tree spending 7 mins sharpening ur axe isn't a waste!

Keneking:
Great Sai Buhari...please order another batch...if they dont want peace, we would give them pieces



Sai Buhari....this is finishing

Where are those PDP fighters come out of your shell and see....

I must witness the commissioning of these assets whenever they arrive Lagos Ports...this is what I call "Ijele masquerade "
Abeg do they need paints, I can donate one bucket of green coloured dulux autobase paint.

cc: lalasticlala

transit4:
Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel,
has said that his administration will not tolerate poor
performance from his commissioners and special
advisers.
Emmanuel gave the warning on Monday in Uyo at
the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and
special advisers to form the new state executive
council.
Twenty commissioners and two special advisers
were sworn in for the different Ministries,
Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.
The governor urged the new members of the state
executive council to eschew ethnicity, favouritism
and parochial sentiment in the discharge of duties in
the state.
He advised the cabinet members to aim high in
terms of meeting the demand of their various MDAs.
“You have joined the crew at a very crucial point of
the journey. The expectations are high, and you
cannot afford to fail the people.
“We expect you to draw from your fierce analytic
intellect to boost our programmes and policies.
“We want results not excuses, like Benjamin
Franklin said he who is good at giving excuses is
seldom good for anything else. Do not fail to deliver
accordingly,” Emmanuel appealed.
He charged the appointees to read the policy thrust
of his administration and use them as guide in daily
running of their offices.
“Our commitment to industrialisation is irrevocable.
We know that through industrialisation, we shall
rewrite the Akwa Ibom story in employment and
wealth creation,” Emmanuel said.
He noted that industrialisation remained the only
vehicle to drive the economy to the highest level of
economic ascendancy.
The governor said that the state was poised to copy
the Chinese example in its pursuit of
industrialisation.
“China’s achievements provide an archetypal
example for us. It shall be our paradigm of
development that shall open up our land to endless
possibilities.
“I expect you to justify your selection into the crack
team of this administration. Continue to shine the
beacon of competence and seize the many bright
opportunities before us.
“We may have begun this industrial race behind
others but with your sheer passion and
commitment, we can hit the finish line in time,”
Emmanuel said.
He urged the commissioners and the special
advisers to put in their best to create opportunities
for better life for all Akwa Ibom persons.
The governor expressed the hope that with
commitment and visionary leadership, the state had
the potential to join the league of industrialised
states in Nigeria.
Some of the commissioners sworn in were Aniekan
Umanah, Godwin Ntigudeh, Barrister Emmanuel
Eniodem, Ewwem Nwoke, Enobong Ewah and Etido
Nyang, who served in the administration of Godswill
Akpabio, Emmanuel’s predecessor.
Others are Aniekan Akpan, Ekong Samson Elizabeth
Obot, Glory Edet, Emphrain Nyang and Martin
Emphraim.
Its Godwin Ntukideh, Emmanuel Enoidem, Uwem Nwoko, Eno-obong Uwah, Etido Inyang,......stupid journalism, common spelling u guys cant cross check before selling d news......only in naija shaaaa
source:

www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2015/07/06/gov-emmanuel-swears-in-commissioners-reads-riot-act/

modath:
While one is ready to take up arms against the govt for not appointing ministers, when one remembers the handover docs weren't exchanged till 28th of May, all fight & IGG just fizzles away..

The constitution says appoint ministers but the national disaster called PDP's molestation of the economy was never envisaged so its difficult to judge..

Its better to be slow &steady & get the Job done than to be a bumbling impatient f0ol & make further mess of an already precarious situation.. Well meaning Nigerians will wait, its only the ones waiting for the govt to err so they can go "he is a du*****d"(which he isn't) that are overly concerned.

Perm secs though can do the job, the one in the Fed Min of health needs the closest of markings. He can remove your pants while you believe you are still wearing them .

He was transferred after some actions but he worked his way back in & taught the former minister how to clean house.. He is a real proffessional!!

vedaxcool:
They went as far as framing APC of producing voters cards and you think the Buhari should let them watch his back? No, there must be a serious reorganization of the DSS.