A whopping N500 million has been earmarked by Federal Government to mark the inauguration ceremony of President Goodluck Jonathan as the president of Nigeria for the next four years later this month.

Also, former president of Brazil, Mr Lula Da Silva, has been slated to deliver an inaugural lecture as a mark of honour for of the president with about 35 presidents and heads of governments across the world having signified their intention to be part of the inauguration ceremony.

The lecture, with the theme: “Consolidating Democracy For National Transformation,” is billed to come up on the May 27 in Abuja. In the same vein, an inaugural football match between the Kaduna United Football team of Kaduna and the Eyimba Football Club of Aba is slated for the Abuja Stadium on May 28. - Tribune

http://www.kennynaija.com/2011/05/fg-to-spend-n500m-on-jonathans.html

It is better than the cost of the "Phantom" October 1st celebration where the then minister of information, Dora Akunyili, promised us all DVDs of Nigeria's history that never was.

hopefully Mr Lula is coaching Goodluck on how to be socially conscious like he was in Brazil during his time

I hope he learns,lula has emerged as one of brazils finest president,with a leadership model that is people oriented and centred.more of this kind of company for jonathan

yes joecrack. in fact we need more young nigerian people learning about what great men like Lula can do for their country and people. What pride can do for a country. That combined with a knowledge of political economy, we have a recipe for a leader. A leader by the real definition of the word

500m shey??
So derez 2 much money yet d best he cn offer as compensation to corpers family is 5m??
I laff in french. . .

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Would there be public holiday during that period? Abeg make I know how I wan plan my waka. 500milla for jamboree and only 5milla for dead corpers.msheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwww

Why so much money for such a simple affair . He just being inaugurated to serve,no big deal  there but he is willing to spend N500 million. I swear this man and his cohorts should be shot.What a shame ,this is the fresh air he promised spending over $3 million for an inauguration which should have been done quietly in Aso rock without fanfare! I weep for this nation.

This man will get what is coming to him if he doesn't change.People are watching and something will happen.

Hello Nairalanders,

I was a strong Buhari supporter in this election cycle that just passed. However, I was very disappointed with the violence that took place after the election. To make matters worse I ran into a comment that came from Buhari's campaign on CNN. Here is my video expressing my anger. Please post this on your facebook page.


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And the theme of the celebration will be "let the looting begin"