New Document Released By Okonjo-Iweala To The Public On 09/01/2011 At 2.24p.m
New Document Released By Okonjo-Iweala To The Public On 09/01/2012 At 2.24p.m
Category: Public Policy
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Fuel Subsidy Protester Shot In Ogba, Ikeja 09/01/2012
(Body of Ademola Aderinto, 25 years old) Reports say that Police attacked protesters at Ogba,Ikeja, Lagos. One person has been confirmed dead and three others i.e. Alimi Abubakar, Ela Bujor Samuel and Idera were wounded. (Ademola Aderinto as he was being assaulted, moments before his death) Please share let us honour their memory. The … Continue reading Fuel Subsidy Protester Shot In Ogba, Ikeja 09/01/2012
Okonjo-Iweala’s Statement On The Fuel Subsidy Removal Crisis As Of Sunday, 8th,January,2012 at 21:41pm
This represents the most up-to-date statement from Dr. Okonjo-Iwaela, Nigeria,s Finance minister on the Fuel Subsidy Crisis in Nigeria
Promises,promises (Akpan54’s comment on article in the Economist)
Anyone who expects any fundamental change in the way Nigeria is ruled clearly has no understanding of who these rulers are, and why (or how) they got into positions of power. Mr Johnathan, for example, is a direct beneficiary and product of the very system he claims to want to reform. How very likely is … Continue reading Promises,promises (Akpan54’s comment on article in the Economist)
Body of Seyi Bolaji.(occupynigeria protester)
Second occupynigeria protester known to have died in Ilorin on 03/01/2011. Please share and lets us honour him. He was shot dead, it is said, by the Nigerian police alongside Mustapha Muyideen Opobiyi
Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Address To The Nation On 07/01/2011 On The Removal Of Fuel Subsidy.
State House Here is the copy of another national broadcast slated for 9:00 PM Nigerian time by President Goodluck Jonathan tonight. Dear Compatriots: 1. A week ago, I had cause to address Nigerians on the security challenges we are facing in parts of the country, which necessitated the declaration of a state of emergency in … Continue reading Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Address To The Nation On 07/01/2011 On The Removal Of Fuel Subsidy.
Statement From Okonjo-Iweala on 07/01/2012 at 11:50 a.m
This represents the most up -to-date statement on the removal of fuel subsidy crisis from Nigeria's Finance Minister-Okonjo-Iweala, as of Saturday, 7th. January, 2012
The Nigerian President , …
The Nigerian President , Goodluck Jonathan seems to worship his finance minister.It appears he does not have in-depth understanding of how this subsidy thing really works. At the last presidential chat on subsidy removal, he was asked what he had achieved so far. He said he has renowned technocrats leading the economic team. He exudes low confidence, like he is ill prepared for his job as president. In civilized climes the presidency is never foisted. It goes to leaders who have proven their mettle from childhood. This is the sort of leader a society that hopes on luck for development, gets.
WHY AND HOW THE FUEL SUBSIDY SHOULD BE REMOVED
You do not assess the soundness of a policy based on its popularity. You however as a statesman prevent at all cost, civil disorder and widespread discontentment- as these tear at the fabric of society and have long term negative repercussions. Adebayo Alonge ( Public Policy Analyst) While I agree that a leader must stick … Continue reading WHY AND HOW THE FUEL SUBSIDY SHOULD BE REMOVED
Face of first casualty of occupynigeria protests
Mustafa Muyideen Mofoluwasho Opobiyi of Ilorin is believed to be the first victim in rolling nationwide protests over the lifting of petrol subsidies which are expected to bring higher prices for everything and hardship to Nigerian citizens. Only days before, the 23 year old Opobiyi had completed his studies in computer training at Da’arul Salam … Continue reading Face of first casualty of occupynigeria protests
