.Dangote, Adenuga, Agbakoba, Elumelu, others make relief committee
From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday announced the release of N17.6 billion direct financial assistance to flood-ravaged states. The President, in a nationwide broadcast, categorised the affected states into four groups, A to D, which would get N500, N400, N300, N250 million respectively. “Category A states include: Oyo, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Adamawa, Delta, Bayelsa and Anambra.
Category B: Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, Edo, Lagos and Imo States while category C had Kwara, Katsina, Gombe, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Abia and Rivers States. The last category has Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Yobe, Enugu, Ekiti, Osun, Akwa-Ibom Borno States and the FCT,’’ the president said. In addition, two key ministries, Works and Environment, as well as two key agencies, National Emergency Managment Agency (NEMA), National Commission for Refugees (NCR) and the Presidential Technical Committee on Floods Assessment got about N5 billion to assist in mitigating the adverse effects of the flooding.
The Ministry of Works got N2.6 billion, NEMA, N1.1 billion, Ministry of Environment, N350 million, National Commission for Refugees, N150 million and the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood Impact Assessment, N100 million. In a nationwide broadcast, President Jonathan also announced the setting up of a National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, to be co-chaired by Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Olisa Agbakoba with Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. as the chief fund mobiliser. The committee is to assist the Federal Government to raise funds to mitigate the pains and ensure the effective post-impact of rehabilitation of victims.
The committee which has one year to conclude its task is also expected to advise government on the judicious utilisation of the funds raised, and has been authorised by President Jonathan to co-opt other persons or organisations that it may find useful in carrying out its assignment. The president also promised that he and Vice President Namadi Sambo would visit some of the victims, He said till date, over N2 billion had been spent on relief materials, repair of collapsed bridges and construction of by-passes. Government interventions so far included NEMA, which had spent N1.314 billion, Ministry of Works, N556 million on repair of collapsed bridges and the construction of by-passes while the Ministry of Environment had spent N95 million on sundry relief measures.
President Jonathan said upon the receipt of the final report of assessment of the impact of the flood from the technical committee, government would announce medium and long-term measures to check future flood disaster. He expressed government’s sympathy with the victims and gave the assurance that government would do everything possible to mitigate the impact. .
17billion our leader never fear money in which way are they going to work with the money, no any strategies how to use the money properly stupid government, billion billion, every day without no result.call the minister of environment and works where’s there yearly budget money, every year we do budget billion to every ministry but no one use it to work.
Let us commend this
Can they manage the fund? Can they be sincere? Can the president as the chief security officer of the state check them?
Satisfy your wife with REVIVE # it boost sexual performance # it increase libido # it remove waist pain # it increase blood flow # it promotes stamina # it fight against weak erection # it fight against impotency and is NAFDAC registered. call IFEOMA now on zero 8 zero 33439491, zero 8 zero 33290651. Can be delivered any where in Nigeria within 24 Hours.
my friend please pay for a add space. cheers
Gud sha. But i thot d broadcast wuld address bakassi issue too? But y?
haba, okoye! why make assumptions like that. GEJ has not done wrong with this move. any president would av done the same. haven’t u visited any of d flood disasater areas? lets pray that those who r gonna b in-charge make judicious use of it.
O boy the way these people dey spend this money eh….I know say some people go buy house for UK for this new flood scam. God dey look una oooo….very soon una wife go catch cancer and that will be the end…..remember na two dey enta but na 1 dey commont alive.
I pray those incharge will utilize the money properly,bcos some of them don open eyes on how to share the money in their purse
Nigeria government is at it, again. Many are crying and one man is laughing. God will revive the affected people. As for the goverment the money will be useful only on newspapers and screen of tv.
God help this country.
how sure are we that the money will reach those that are really in need of it????????? or will it be one of those ways of sharing our money by all those greedy politicians….. lets watch and see…
FOR WHERE ALL THIS MONI DEM CALL WHERE U GO SEE THE MINISTER GO BUY HOUSE FOR LONDON AND DUBAI ABEG JONA MAK U LEAVE STORY OKAY NA UNA FOMATE BE THIS ONE NA OLES THIEF CRINIMALS EVERYDAY BILLIONS BILLIONS WHERE THE MONI SELF
GOVT OF NIGERIA HAS GOOD IDEAS, BUT WHO WILL GIVE THIS FUND TO THE VICTIMS. THE STATE GOVS AND THEIR AGENTS WILL COLLECT THE MONEY AND SEND TO THEIR BANKS OVERSEAS. WHILE THE VICTIMS WILL CONTINUE DIEING. YOU THAT IS A GOV OF A STATE IN NIG THAT THINK YOU ARE THE OWNERS OF EVERY THING. REMEMBER, ONE DAY YOU WILL DIE AND GO TO HEEL. YOU BETTER REPENT NOW, TO AVOID THE DESTRUCTION OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BECAUSE ALL THOSE YOU SUBJECTED TO SUFFER ANY SORROW WILL SURELY BOUNCE BACK TO YOU AND YOUR GENERATIONS. THE SAME TO YOU ALL THAT TAKES THINGS MEANT FOR THE PUBLIC FOR THEMSELVES AND FAMILIES. BE WARNED.
The president have try.pls the state governors should gave the money to the victims.
How much money that is given is not the problem now! The problem is, the people that has gotten this money, will they implement it well?
Nke bu eziokwu. http://www.radiobiafralondononline.com
President had aprove but the agencies will consum it not effected victims, Efcc should work hard & hard Nigerial wel be better
Let it be judiciously utilized pls
This is how we are misusing nigerian money..The money will not reach the victims hands. I bet them…They are practicing Governmentcriminology.
This president should wake up from slumber and start fighting the “FLOOD” OF CORRUPTION that has distinguished his administration from all the previous ones.
The worst ‘boko haram’ harassing the poor people into their undeserved early graves is the cancerous corruption that the administration has embraced, cuddled and nurtured into a monster devouring everyone through road accidents, turning hospitals into slaughter houses, multiplying orphans, widows and widowers all over Nigeria, destroying our educational system, stealing with impunity the pension of retirees, breeding avoidable violence inform of militancy, kidnapping, robberies etc. Indeed corruption is ‘a weapon of mass destruction’ under this administration. The only thing that has gained from his ‘transformational governance’ is corruption! What a tragedy!!
Fight corruption to a standstill, make life comfortable for the POOR, let there be work for the graduates and violence will be off the street. Mr. President, WAKE UP!!!
Dr. Wokili is academically dieting at one of the British universities.
Mr President, you’ve done well. But make sure the money will be channeled to the appropirate use!
The problem now is how to ensure that the state government share this money to the victims, they wont do it… I must say that this money is for the state governor, chairman and other rulers and not for the victims for they will get nothing especially my state Anambra… My home town Aguleri-Otu need to be compensated directly from the president if possible
The problem now is how to ensure that the state government share this money to the victims, they wont do it… I must say that this money is for the state governor, chairman and other rulers and not for the victims for they will get nothing especially my state Anambra… My home town Aguleri-Otu need to be compensated directly from the president if possible
To Ifeoma:
Pls Madam,don’t Use this as a medium to advertise ur goods.Meet those in charge of advertisement @ Sun Newspaper and discuss it.
Anyway,my sympathy goes out to fellow Nigerians who were affected by the flood.I pray that those who are in charge of relief will utilize the funds given to them(i.e if it will get to them)properly and to the satisfaction of those affected.Amen
Heartless leaders milking the nation dry and saving for posterity.You and your generations will fail come 2015
Mr President you have done great, I thank you for atleast making move, if it was in those days no one will ask nor say anything. Pls I want you to checkmate your ministers so that they will not drag you to drain. People are complaining now not because of what you have done but for what the people you put it in their hand will use it for. Let that money move to rural area’s and solve their problems. God will continue to protect you.
Mr president that is a good gesture, but then ill this money get to the hand of those it is been approved for ?.
this is indeed a right step in a right direction. I salute Mr. President for this kind gesture. May God continue to guaranteeing you hitch-free tenure.
Nig Government is takin care of its office holders n political apointees.Nig lacks contextual framework dat can hold public office holda responsible wen they fail 2 perform their obligatn.Dis billions shuld b monitored bcoz budgetin billions is neva enof bt paformance counts.May God almighty strenghten our leaders bcos masses needs d benefits of democracy
Nigeria is good at releasing large sums but this 17.6b will only succeed in enriching the agencies commities and or operators this programme as the case has been.
Nigeria is good at releasing large sums but this 17.6b will only succeed in enriching the agencies, commities and/or operators this programme as the case has been.
if they can use the money as you want there should be no problem.MR PRESEDENT. you did well God bless you.
‘prevention is better than cure’ they say.Let the govt.take proactive measures to tackle this problem.
Waooo,more food on table for the ministers,aids and erand boys.how much will be realy spent out of that money for what it is meant for.what of the yearly buodget of the ministeries?.govmnt,pls be sincere to us we dnt hve any other country.
i pray the money is used for the reason it was released. may God punish anyone who diverts any part of this fund to his or her personal account.
More money to be sharred by the theifing leaders of Nigeria.
Pls gvt my school is in trouble federal poly oko Atani campus, let half of dis money shuld use to rebuild dis school. I tank u mr presidnt 4 ur effort.
Welldone mr.president.EFCC make una begin 2 de prepare 4 inapropriat use of of flood fund.months of notice given by different agency was given deaf ears.now 17billion 2 enrich this ministries.
I think the president did good by providing the amount of money he has earmark in order to ameliorate people’s suffering. But, it also make me so sad when Nigerians criticized him and i asked, must the president be everywhere, do everything at all times? He has got the ministers, secretaries and head of parastaters
@ Emilistic, for sure they will always attempt if not divert some of the funds but like you said May God punish anyone/group that dare try or divert it…Amen!
Given prudent management of the money, certainly, there will be positive effect. May the Almighty God guide all the people directly involved in the utilization of the money. Mr President has by the release of the money demostrated govenment concern for the victims. We expect the government to demostrate such effective concern to Nigerian workers in terms of effective implementation of minimum wage law in all tiers of government. It is not in doubt that Nigerian workers are victims of naked denials.
Mr president has taken a right step in the right direction,let the affected states governors and well spirited individuals follow suit
#17.6 billion is enough money 2 combat ds mess, bt, who can we trust?…maybe an indian…God bless Nigeria!
Anyone who dare divert the fund that is meant for flood victims, hmmmmmmmmm the person will die of accident either by road on air.
Mr persident i tank u for ur comperment consed d flood nd 1 tin u wl do again to make sure dat money entre wrk tank u
IS TRYING BUT IF TO SAY D WATHER NO RITCH HIM TOWN E NO GO GIVE DAT MONEY
God bless our leader in jesus name a big Amen
WEN D MONEY GO GET 2 OUR PLACE WE CANT WAIT 2 COLECT D MONEY AND WE DONT HAVE ANYTHING EAT NOT AT ALL
I PRAY 4 HIS WIFE 2 GET WELL IN JESUS BUT WHY E NO TEL US SINC SAY OUR 1 LADY NO WELL
Well said and done mr president but you should know that flood routing, risk assesment and designs should preceed disbusement of money for physical structures, now you have put tailors and barbers in charge medical operation, instead of surgical blade they’re going to use scisors and clippers. Another Badluck to niger
God knows! Anybody who will think of diverting the money meant for the poor, is diging his/her own grave.
The money is been released with holy ghost fire and the fire is ready to consume anybody who will even think of embezzling it talk more of diverting it.
May God give the family of those who lost their lives the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost!
Mr.President,is putting his best.I wish the N17.6B will be judiciously spent in the fear of God by the beneficiaries.The ability to say NO to EVIL is the ability to say YES to GOOD!!!
That’s good but our problem lies not in policy making, rather implementation. The fund will end up in the coordinator’s private bank account while the flood victims’ problems lingers.
You have done well Mr. President for showing sympathy for flood victims across the country but you made a big mistake by giving the fund to states because this money in most of the states will go peacefully into the Governor’s pocket. Abia state is a good example. Well, you played your part in bringing socur to the flood victims but i assure you it will not get to them.
Prevention is better than cure, if Nigeria govt can be curious in preventing polio annually with vast human resources and foreign aids so WHY? Leaders cant prevent flood disaster. F.G & the 36 state governors should be prosecute for negligence in this regards they have been told of volume rainfall by the proper agency since early this year of which there is no any preventive measures to avoid it. Since we have the money and resources to prevent any disaster, in this embarasing situation we needed NGOs and foreign donors not our own money. See the case of Haiti,Japan and somalia drought
I support you my brother (Emilistic ), The president has done his part, it is now left for those he gave the money to implement it.
Remain blessed our dearly beloved President, who put the country first. May your days be long.
I pray it wil go to the right people. Bt i belv dangota shld not belittle him self with wat he already has. Les see
Thank u Mr president GEJ, for ur humanly kindly gestures. i love that. but pls endeavour to appoint mr peter obi to head all the over sight functions of it. so that it will goes down drain prudently. Thank you
Mr president, u hv done well dat is a good governance,pls charge ur ministers to use the money for what it’s release for. Tnx u mr president.
keep it up president gudluck jonathan. GOD Bless you in piloting Nigeria Affairs.
The major problem of this nation is leadership. The leaders has no focus . I believe most of the ministries that would benefit from the flood allocation must have started congratulating one and other rather than taking in to consideration the consequences of the disaster on citizens of this nation. They are selfish . I pray God will touch there mind in a positive way.
Good and interesting but judicious utilisation of the fund has to be ensured.
Earn Instant $12.08 In your Liberty reserve Thru Currency Exchange
Exchange earnings in every 30 mins
To learn more, visit: http://visioncash-4all.nl.ae/
tanx to the president for his assurance.at least those victims will be very happy to have him as a president.He has done well i pray that this whole thing will stop.