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kay1one2:
Proudly pdp!

D second pix got me really laughing. I imagine how Osinbanjo will be reporting 2 Buhari's office

Absoutely crass inexperience by d APC leadership as put by Olisa Metuh. How can u̶̲̥̅̊ hold a meeting on d same day when d inaguration will hold. It's like having an exam 2 write at 10:00am only 2 find still look 4 special centre at 9:00am that same daay. Had Saraki and his gang attended that meeting, PDP cud have usurp d authority of house and no court can upturn it. APC shud thank their lucky stairs they didn't loose d leadership of d house 2 d opposition 4 another 4 years. Wrong move Jagaban.

gAme of thrones. God I love that series badly

DiepreyeAbaka:
Its gonna be interesting in NASS,the Lannisters always pays its debt,Saraki's emergence typifies that

dam4wummy:
I think politics 102 should be added to our syllabus in school, and PDP should be the lecturer in charge

that got me laughin out loud bro

I'm an igbo guy whose origin is frm Anaiocha local govt., anambra state but damn it i won't mind voting 4 dis man called Fashola should he decide 2 contest 4 d post. He's such a brillant adminstrator. Buhari shud make either d minister of power, petroleum or d FCT. My take

samueld0:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/buhari-expresses-reservation-on-emergence-of-speaker-senate-president/

Though I never liked Buhari's Emergence into power, I think he played d role of a sincere president whose has no axe to gore with anyone. This could really spell interesting times 4 Nigeria political landscape

Hope they'll zone d position of d deputy speaker 2 southeast as it was done. It's only fair that one of d largest ethnic group also has some sort of active representation. My take exactly

Doobhem:
When did a president in any civilized country exclude a region because they didn't vote for him. See the way you think.

God bless u̶̲̥̅̊ my brother. That bornfool is seriously writing like a roost chicken. So because d southeast and southsouth didn't vote 4 him, he should deny us our share of development. Som1 needs 2 tell dat bornfool d true meaning of democracy.

Xavi, d distribution manager don show face. Game over 4 Juve

This changes nothing. I still forsee Barca winning 3-1. Shikena

That's good. I knw cities like Lagos,Aba,Onitsha and Kaduna have academies where ppl are trained 2 be skilled in d art of craftmanship. Ppl must understand we have bypasssed the industrial age ushering us into d age of technolgy so therefore, acquiring proffessional skills is d new jobs 4 dis 21st century. You must be competitive in whatever craft you specialise in. Germany is a perfect example of skilled industrial country. They've been able 2 build academies that train ppl in various skills that are relevant in dere century. Skills like autotronics, weldering, mechanic automation etc. I understand Nigeria has an agency called d Industrial Training Institute (ITI) that have been training students in patnership with various companies 2 acquire d necessary skills needed 4 dis century, that's quite commendable of the ITI and I hope other state colloborates with d agency 2 equipp our youth with relevant skills

That's good. I knw cities like Lagos,Aba,Onitsha and Kaduna have academies where ppl are trained 2 be skilled in d art of craftmanship. Ppl must understand we have bypasssed the industrial age ushering us into d age of technolgy so therefore, acquiring proffessional skills is d new jobs 4 dis 21st century. You must be competitive in whatever craft you specialise in. Germany is perfect example of skilled industrial country. They've been able 2 build academies that train ppl in various skills that are relevant in dis century. Skills like autotronics, weldering, mechanic automation etc. I understand Nigeria has an agency called d Industrial Training Institute (ITI) that have been training students in patnership with various companies 2 acquire d necessary skills needed 4 dis century, that's quite commendable of the ITI and I hope other state colloborates with d agency 2 equipp our youth with relevant skills

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has commenced work on a plan to grow generation by 20 percent each year to 1,000 megawatts (MW) for its electricity networks by 2020.

The company would, however, give supply to only those customers willing and able to pay the set price which is likely to be between N24 and N30 per kilowatt hour, an informed industry source told BusinessDay.

Some stakeholders, however, say the 1,000 in six years is still below the required energy for the economic growth of Lagos State, which already requires 10,000 MW of energy for its economy.

The generated power would come through series of arrangements facilitated by the embedded power generation scheme being put in place by the company.

The distribution network, which has the capacity to take in over 1,000 MW, is currently getting supplies of between 200 or 300 MW on a daily basis from the national grid because of lack of gas to generate sufficient electricity in power plants across the country.

Eko Disco is planning to put out a bid for the second phase of small plants that would generate approximately 150 MW. Informed sources said the company would concentrate first on small plants which would eventually be phased out after supply from the national grid improves.

The breakdown of this figure indicates that a 60-MW plant would be sited in Orile, while Kirikiri would get a 20-MW plant, Agbara 50 MW, and Apapa 20 MW. There are also proposals for 10 MW each for Lekki and Victoria Island, bringing the total figure for this phase of the projects to about 170 MW.

The plant at Orile might attract international investors. The ‘phase 1 plan six’ facilities have been developed and agreed upon with the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), while draft request for proposal documents for the six lots has been sent to NERC for approval.

The source further stated that the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) between Eko and other stakeholders would be carried out in the last quarter of 2014.

The projects are in phases, said the source, with Phase 1 coming up in 2015, Phase 2 in 2016, and Phase 3 from 2017 to 2020.

The company would, however, strategically position larger power plants for the long-term purpose to form the anchor of its embedded power generation scheme. The smaller plants are adjudged to be less efficient and would be phased out within five to seven years of operation.

Brent Hampton, the company’s former vice president, services, in charge of embedded generation, said the regulatory framework to enable transfer of excess power generated into the national grid was being worked out.

Hampton said some of the challenges facing power distribution included very limited human capacity, legacy issues such as the attitude of the customers, dilapidated networks and limited gas supply.

He, however, stated that it was unlikely that the country would have sufficient power supply in the next five years from the national grid, even though there would be improvement.

Eko Disco, he said, inherited an outdated distribution network with high losses in the region of 45 percent, adding, “This situation has adversely affected the business of the company, especially its revenue and investment profiles.”

Ayodele Oni, a lawyer, said even though the 1,000 MW was small compared to what is required by the city of Lagos in terms of electricity supply, it was still a good move by the investors.

“It is a good step and better than not planning. I, however, believe the targeted capacity should increase. Once investors see profitability, they would invest in power generation,” Oni said.

Dolapo Kukoyi of Detail Commercial Solicitors argued that with embedded generation in view, Nigeria should be able to achieve its national aspiration within a short time, reduce technical losses because of proximity to networks system, and deepen the electricity market.

She said with embedded generation in place, distribution companies would have access to power supply and get more cash flow as more customers would be ready to pay for steady and regular electricity supply.

Goddy Duru-Oguzie, managing director, PowTech Nigeria Limited, said the move was encouraging, adding that the good thing about it was that the promoters were investors who are competent and are well aware of the issues of safety.

He expressed confidence that they would put in place a system that would contribute to greater efficiency in the power industry.

Source: BusinessDay

efilefun:
Those missing GEJ can go meet him in otuoke where MAMA piss is already causing havoc... PMB cant rush into a delicate decision when the nation is just recovering from the shit GEJ left behind... moreover change cannot happen over night, its a gradual process. when its all done we all gonna be proud to call Nigeria our home.

When GEJ sought d complete removal of subsidy payment and deregulate d sector 4 active and transparent private sector participation. Ur oil cabal marketers in NUPENG in league with their big brodas in NLC and TUC staged a massive protest in Ojota accusing d govt. Of intending 2 inflict hardship on Nigerians. I cud vividly remember when Sanusi said that d payment of subsidy cud not be sustained on d long run. Now it's beginning 2 dawn on everyone 2 see d need 2 remove it dis instant. I watching Buhari closely as to what he'll do abt dis vexed issue of petrol subsidy. Jah bless

FabioPeter:
Pretty idea to have embedded plants. However, it has a much higher operating cost and that would mean tariffs will skyrocket.

that can't be compared 2 darkness we are witnessing as nation. Companies like BUA, Honeywell, Dangote cement, Nlng, Agbara industrial estate and other industrial estate in Ogun, Aba and PH all run on these generation technolgies and that's what have kept very competitive. You must also understand that this generation technologies run on gas which is 40percent cheaper than disel most nigerian companies use.

luvinhubby:
Buhari will have to stamp on toes that GEJ carefully avoided to step on in other to fix Nigeria.

I still regret partaking in the anti- fuel subsidy protests of 2012 as that was a missed opportunity for the people's power to thrash this oil cabal(cartel) holding this nation at ransome.
Also Buhari should avoid traitors like Amaechi who was the NGF chairman at the time the governors supported & advocated for the removal only to maintain a conspiracy of silence which tactfully supported the oil cabal & betrayed GEJ.

My country shall be great again.

When GEJ administration sought d understanding of Nigeria 2 see d reason why we had 2 completely remove d fuel subsidy and begin d deregulation of downstream sector. Nigerians thought that they were being wicked 2e have thought of that decision. I cud vividly remember when Emir Sanusi in 2011 warned that the payment of subsidy cannot be sustained in d long run. He advised that Nigerians allow Govt. To completely deregulate d sector 2 allow 4 private sector participation in d sector. Now we Nigerians are beginning 2 see why subsidy must be remove rite now.

As regards 2 power, I've always been an advocate of embedded power generation this is somethin that has worked in RCCG camps. Companies can build modular power plant and sell d output directly 2 d distribution companies. That way that are able 2 localise their source of fuel and at d same time bypass the inefficient transmissions. I'm happy distribution companies such as: Eko disco, PH disco, Enugu disco and Ikeja disco are working 2wards that. With God's help, we can achieve 24hrs power supply within d shortest period, Amin.

kayode27:
I'm SHOCKED.

So Amechi is not only a RENOWNED CLOWN but also a SHAMELESS THIEF.

And some SILLY individuals compare this ERROR to AKPABIO. shoro niyen



Wike Ride on...

The lord is your strength...

Those pix of Amechi rily got me laughing 2 I cracked my ribs.
Amechi can be compared 2 a market thief

It's very easy all PMB needs 2 do ensure greater participation of power experts in d industry. GEJ ensured that power sector was liberalized for greater participation by both government and private companies.

Secondly, Sam Amadi, chairman of NERC in 2012 passed two acts into d NERC law namely:
The Embbeded power generation act and the Independent Distribution regulation act. This two beautiful piece enabled distribution companies 2 seek out electricity modular power plant operator. PMB shud ensure that d policy is sustained

Thirdly, ex Governor Raji Fashola has been building captive power plant for gove. Agencies.

thaoriginator:
Unlike one useless donkey kong that eat #1billion per year

Don't be talk like u̶̲̥̅̊ have all d info abt d ex president welfare packages. because last I checked it's d same agency that deternmined GEJ's salary emoluments.

It would be unwise 2 end d programme. I would rather suggest u reform d structure within d organisation. Any attemppt 2 discontinue d programme will be met with stiff opposition. Trust me GMB, u̶̲̥̅̊ don't want 2 begin ur administration with a renewed crisis in a region that sustains d nation. Trust me on this one

well we can only hope he's satisfied with pursueing politics and focus more on the an elder statesman not just in Nigeria but in Africa

things we do in the name of Democracy

omonnakoda:
The excess crude account started before GEJ got there and he met over $10 billion there now he has emptied it. Obasanjo left $35 billion there
He DID NOT give approval for that at any rate why must he do it for the states why not save the FG's share

Obj didn't save $35billion, what he saved was $50 billion. and that was in our foreign reserves. there's a difference btw ECA and foreign reserves. foreign reserves are used to facilitate Nigeria's trade. Excess Crude Account was officially opened by GEJ's govt.

people need to understand that the Excess Crude Account, the Sovereign Wealth Investment fund were opened to save the excess dollar bench marked from the sale of crude. these savings were extremely important to protects from shocks like what we are xperiencing now with the sharp drop in crude oil prices. i could remember when GEJ gave NOI approval to commence the scheme, such plans were vehemently opposed by the factional chairman of NGF, Rotimi Amaechi and his bands of renegade and even threatened a legal actions against the FG. Now we can all see how oil price drop significantly affected not just Nigeria but other OPEC members. the little we saved, the government demanded that we shared recklessly among themselves. Now everyone seems to blaming the FG 4 not doing enough to protect them. no one seems to question the profligacy that were manifest at the state level. To me, i place the blame on the state govt. for not seeing the need of saving for the rainy days. God bless Nigeria

love him or hate him. these were one of the technocrats in GEJ's government. others included: Okonjo Iweala, Olusegun Aganga and Allison Madueke. i know ppl will rebuke Allison. but u need 2 understand. she's a complete technocrat even though ppl view her as controversially fradulent

tsdarkside:
abeg...explain democraty to them....they dont even understand what they want to follow....crazy...¨!!!

people expect the Buhari of 1976 to still be same Buhari of 2015. they need to understand that this is a new political landscape. a regime which upholds the rule of law

i wonder what stops the lagos state government from building modular power plants and selling the output directly to eko and ikeja disco. i can vividly remember when Sam Amadi, chairman of NERC said unequivocally that they have signed to acts into NERC code. those two acts provides the opportunity for distribution companies to seek out modular power plant from companies involved in generating power in smaller quantities.

please. People should stop reading negative meanings into Jonathan's gesture. it's only appropriate that he does it. and all these talks about Buhari jailing Jonathan's Cabinet members, that can't happen. people need to understand that there is something called:'Separation of Power' Buhari should also understand that the executive which he heads cannot singlehandedly arrest and jail Jonathan's cabinet without the input of the Judiciary. Don't expect those in Jonathan's cabinet who've been suspected of being fraudulent to just sit down and folds their hands.they also have rights to access the judiciary and they'll do so without hesitation. My advice to Buhari it's ensure he employs the best hands to move Nigeria forward as he has promised. God bless Nigeria