Stats: 3,192,244 members, 7,947,220 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 02:37 PM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money (30832 Views)
APC Begs Senate To Approve Buhari’s $30bn Loan Request / What Can Nigeria Learn From The BREXIT Debacle? / Senate To Strip Buhari Of Power Of Assent (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (Reply) (Go Down)
Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by nairalandbuzz(m): 10:22am On Apr 19, 2016 |
[size=15pt]Senegal gets rid of its senate to save money[/size] ![]() (CBS/AP) DAKAR, Senegal - Senegalese lawmakers, who are divided between a 150-seat national assembly and a 100-seat senate, voted to do away with the senate, passing a law which dissolves the institution in order to save an estimated $15 million. Minister of Justice Aminata Toure explained that the suppression Tuesday of the senate is intended to curb government spending, and will provide the cash needed to help the victims of the yearly rains which have left thousands homeless and killed at least 13 people. Unlike the national assembly, the senate is a relatively recent institution, and has become a symbol of government waste. It's been frequently pilloried and described as an instrument of cronyism, a way to reward loyal party workers who did not get elected to the larger national assembly. Around half the senators are directly appointed by the president. Congress also voted to abolish the office of vice president, establish in 2009 by then-President Abdoulaye Wade, the BBC reports. It has not ever been occupied. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senegal-gets-rid-of-its-senate-to-save-money/ 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by DEXTROVERT: 10:25am On Apr 19, 2016 |
Dissolve Is Too Small For Us It Should Be NIGERIANS Killed All Her Senators ![]() 295 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Nobody: 10:27am On Apr 19, 2016 |
I will support banning illiterates without certificate from ever mounting the saddle of Presidency in Nigeria Vote refiner for Miss Nairaland. www.nairaland.com/refiner 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by VoteDemiladgold: 10:28am On Apr 19, 2016 |
Even If Nigeria opts to dissolve its senate, I don't think the national assembly will be any more competent to handle federal issues. But do you think Nigeria should continue to copy what others are doing here and there? 6 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Achuwa1(m): 10:32am On Apr 19, 2016 |
the issue is not with the senate,but the president tht has no WASC certificate,,,,,how can an illiterate be rulling a country with so many sound & educated graduates,msc holders,phd holders 7 professors.,,,we need to get rid of pmb as soon as possible. 56 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by chriskosherbal(m): 10:32am On Apr 19, 2016 |
Hmmm never really seen this before, quite strange. |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Achuwa1(m): 10:33am On Apr 19, 2016 |
7=& |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Joel3(m): 10:38am On Apr 19, 2016 |
this is what we need in Nigeria. but we all knows it will never work. Senegal is a small country with a population is just 14 million people. we have more population and more politicians in Nigeria. and the senate is what is been used to reward party faithfuls. ORGANS OR ARMS OF GOVERNMENT These are (a) Executive, (b) Legislature and (c) Judiciary THE EXECUTIVE It is in two forms (a) Parliamentary Executive and (b) Presidential Executive FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVE i. implementation of laws ii. maintenance of law and order through police iii. making of law through its power of delegated legislation iv. it prepares budget v. it oversees day to day running of the administration vi. the chief executive signs bills into law vii. it initiates bills into parliament THE LEGISTLATURE It is also known as parliament. Every country has its name for it, for example in nigiera, it is known as National Assembly FUNCTIONS i. its main function is law making ii. it approves annual budget iii. it give approval to nominees of chief executive iv. ratification of treaty negotiated by the executive v. it performs semi-judicial function in some countries vi. it can carry out investigation on issue of public interest vii. it performs enlightenment campaigns through its activities like debates TYPE OF LEGISLATURE (a) Bicameral Legislature (b) Unicameral Legislature BICAMERAL LEGISTLATURE This refers to the legislature with two legislature chambers or houses e.g. Nigeria, U.S.A, and Britain etc. REASONS/ ADVANTAGES i. To check, delay and reverse any hasty legislation that would have been passed by a single house. ii. Distinguished citizens can be nominated where possible for their wisdom and resources to be sapped. iii. To prevent emergence of dictatorial government. iv. In a nominated seconds house, the house can be non-partisan v. It allows for efficiency as a result of sharing of works between the two houses vi. In a federal system of government, the second house can be used to provide for sequel representation among states e.g. Nigeria senate. PROBLEMS/ DISADVANTAGES i. there May be rivalry between the two houses because of problem of power distribution ii. it is a waste of resources and manpower iii. the second house may be two conservative e.g Britain iv. in a nominated second house, it may be seen to be undemocratic v. it may bring delay in law making vi. it is too expensive to run smoothly UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE This refers to a legislature with a single legislative house e.g. Israel ADVANTAGES i. Quick law making process ii. Absence of rivalry iii. Less expensive to run iv. Ideal for a unitary state. DISADVANTAGES i. Bills can be hastily passed ii. It may not be appropriate for a federal system iii. Legislature can easy dominate executive iv. Doctorial regime can easily emerge v. It make it easy for the dominant party to dominate the legislative THE JUDICIARY It is the arm of government that is responsible for interpretation of law and settlement of disputes. FUNCTIONS OF THE JUDICIARY i. it interprets laws ii. it settles conflicts in the society iii. it protect the right of individuals iv. it protects the constitution from both executive and legislature FEATURES OF THE JUDICIARY i. Independent of both executive and legislature ii. Professionalism – they are legal experts iii. Stable tenure of office iv. Judicial immunity in the course of performing their official duties v. It operates based on laid down procedure vi. It has laid down code of conduct INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY It means judiciary should be free from the excessive control of the other two arms of government when carrying out its official duties 82 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Nobody: 10:42am On Apr 19, 2016 |
and so? |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by nairalandbuzz(m): 10:51am On Apr 19, 2016 |
One thing you all need to understand is that... both lower and upper house that are doing check and balance are not competent enough let alone dissolving one chamber at a go.. my one cent... For Presidential and Vice Posts: Minimum of Masters in any field + MBA. For Governors: Minimum of Bsc + MBA For Local Govt: Minimum of HND For Council Chairmen: Minimum of OND For Ministers: Minimum of PHD For Senators and d likes : Minimum of MBA These ppl must know what they are being sent to do na... else, na rubbish anyone wey go there go dey do... [size=15pt][b]Many guys are quoting me for this cos you are misunderstanding me... I aint talking about the past... now we are looking at the present future... Abraham Lincoln ruled in the past and the future we are looking at is technology and business driven... Things are evolving and I believe you should know that our rules should evolve with them as you all know you cant have stale rules in an evolving environment. It does not take morals alone... morals wont teach you how to run a country in a politicized or corrupt world please... Most people would agree that institutions giving honorary degrees to folks alike have seen good traits in them with respect of the discipline before giving it out and such are there in the world today and are making impacts in the respective seats... There is a general saying that out of everyone that passed through school, only a few percentage of them did schooling actually passed through... Did you guys see the prime minister of Canada trending on Monday as he fully explained quantum computing to a group of fund raisers concerning a national project? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBLSjF56S8 Guys, I believe we are young and would like you to reason with me... this country needs to move into greater heights and its not by depending on non-... Anyways, all is well.[/b][/size] 55 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by kabman: 10:56am On Apr 19, 2016 |
They saved 15 million and our own is 1 billion with low amount of bills to show for. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Nobody: 11:15am On Apr 19, 2016 |
Amazing decision....Saraki, Orji, Obi, Akpabio, Oduah, Dino, others would never allow this ![]() |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by nairalandbuzz(m): 11:18am On Apr 19, 2016 |
Keneking: It begins with you, I(Me), lalasticlala, seun and then everyone 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by OlujobaSamuel: 12:06pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
nairalandbuzz:are you seriously serious? do you know how many prof, dr, msc holders we have in political post? what you wrote up there is wishful thinking, even in a military regime, you can't make such decree. The current criteria for our elective post is good enough if we can get one of high morals and proven integrity. eg, President:35years plus a minimum of SSCE or 10yrs working experience as a civil servant. If you can get your ssce at the age of 18year, then aspires to contest, citizens must be able to question you on what you have been doing for 17years, if you have no serious activity to engage in and they see you to be good enough to be elected, so be it. 15 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by nairalandbuzz(m): 12:32pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
OlujobaSamuel: I hear you... Even with morals, they wont still be able to manage a country mind you! At this age and time, It takes a top business school MBA to manage a country successfully top notch... 5 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by OlujobaSamuel: 1:16pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
nairalandbuzz:there is no research to back that up. if we are to use your assumption, then the best country in the world today should be run by Professors. NB: the first graduate was never taught by a graduate. Those running our Nnpc, cbn, njc are professionals, can you prove that their positive effect as at this day is significant in the lives of the populace? Integrity according to my own definition is having steadfast capacity to carry out a responsibility without compromising value or ethics. The definition above is not practically tied to academic certifications, however some school of thoughts might view otherwise. 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by anigbajumo(m): 6:34am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Actually is a good move but it wnt happen in Nigeria.Am not seeing their impact on Nigeria since all these years rather than massive looting nd amended the act that will allow them to loot our money legally. The best thing that can happen is to slash their money from federation account to like 30% so that the being a senator wnt guarantee u an automatic multi millionaire but who will lead the fight.?? THE LEGISTLATURE It is also known as parliament. Every country has its name for it, for example in nigiera, it is known as National Assembly FUNCTIONS i. its main function is law making ii. it approves annual budget iii. it give approval to nominees of chief executive iv. ratification of treaty negotiated by the executive v. it performs semi-judicial function in some countries vi. it can carry out investigation on issue of public interest vii. it performs enlightenment campaigns through its activities like debates. How these has been changing the life of average Nigerian over the years?? Democracy whereby there is vacuum for rule of law is a cursed to average Nigerian nd joy to most of our political stakeholders,dividends of democracy that is for all Nigerian is only for some group of people calling themselves Lawmakers. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Sunnycliff(m): 6:34am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Try this in Nigeria and see what happens next ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by PassingShot(m): 6:34am On Apr 20, 2016 |
I seriously hope Nigeria an tow this same path. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Cruset(m): 6:35am On Apr 20, 2016 |
This can't happen in my beloved country...(Nigeria). 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Fesomu(m): 6:35am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Just give buhari military power 5 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Rexphobia(m): 6:35am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Way to go |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Nobody: 6:36am On Apr 20, 2016 |
This can only happen in nigeria on the 31st day of february when pigs fly. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by desmond2pk: 6:36am On Apr 20, 2016 |
The presidency should be done away with in Nigeria 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by KAYNINI(m): 6:36am On Apr 20, 2016 |
The first should be banning travelling for the president aleast for 7months while exgovernors are prevented from going to the Senate - i rather have them as LGA Chairmen 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by alienvirus: 6:37am On Apr 20, 2016 |
We so need to get rid of the Senate because of our multi-diversities. Place all political holders on minimum wage and see how bad eggs will be auto-separated from the good ones. |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by gbaskiboy: 6:37am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Make them con try am for naija, una go fear now. |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by ERCROSS(m): 6:37am On Apr 20, 2016 |
The situation of things in this country will make u read some news of good things happening somewhere around the world and one spirit will be telling u on ur mind that " This is Nigeria, such things can never happen in my own country " I wonder if na evil spirit wey sabi lie dey talk am abi na spirit of God wey no dey lie " I just wish they all board the same plane and crash up there so their remains are buried deep down d red sea like the pharaoh's army Useless bunch of senators, both past and present Parents send pikin go skool with hard earned money, instead make dem siddown, relax , dey reap fruit of labour, for where ![]() some few idiots of Barnabas decent go just carry demselves put for inside one room dey share money and jobs meant for millions of people... Na thunder go fire dem one by one I no say e too early to dey yarn curse, but I no sure say dese people need prayer ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Soreza(m): 6:38am On Apr 20, 2016 |
OUR SENATORS HAVE THIER INTEREST AT HEART BEFORE NIGERIA'S INTEREST. |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by ajoskele(m): 6:38am On Apr 20, 2016 |
Hmmmm 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by Sunnycliff(m): 6:38am On Apr 20, 2016 |
nairalandbuzz: If the Northerners attack you for this eeh ![]() You don't no that to them it's not by certificate ![]() If the zombies can proudly say a Nepa certificate holder is what they want, what else is the need of all these additional degrees you earlier stated?? Good morning! 5 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Learn: Senegal Gets Rid Of Its Senate To Save Money by david22uu(m): 6:39am On Apr 20, 2016 |
V good...good. Nigeria should do the same |
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (Reply)
“Every Ethnic Group Safe Under Me” - Ambode Disowns 'Die In The Lagoon" Speech / Soldier Helps Woman Give Birth After Fleeing Her Village Over Boko Haram. Photo / "Patience Jonathan To Run For Senate In 2019" - @JajaPhD
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 60 |