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Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by sugardaddy1(m): 5:38am On Jan 09, 2012 |
UN disowns official over comment on subsidy removal By Augustine Ehikioya 4 hours 2 minutes ago Font size: Prof Jeffrey Sachs A REMARK made by Prof Jeffrey Sachs, the Special Advisor to the United States (US) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, on the withdrawal of subsidy on petrol by the Federal Government has created a gulf between the world body and the official. The UN yesterday distanced itself from the remarks credited to Sachs on the dispute created by fuel subsidy removal. During a visit to President Goodluck Jonathan last week, Ki-Moon’s aide had described the fuel subsidy withdrawal as a “bold and correct policy.” He was quoted as saying that the funds accruing from the removal would be ploughed into rapid infrastructural development. But a statement issued by the UN System in Nigeria yesterday said that Prof Sachs’ comment did not represent the position of the UN. The statement reads: “Professor Jeffrey Sachs’ remarks relayed by the press on January 6, 2012 require clarification. Contrary to some press reports, Professor Sachs was not representing any official United Nations position on the removal of subsidy on petroleum products. “Professor Sachs was visiting Abuja to discuss and assist in Nigeria’s programs for the Millennium Development Goals and poverty alleviation. “The United Nations System in Nigeria takes this opportunity to stress its continued commitment to contributing to peace and stability in Nigeria.” The UN also reiterated its belief in the principles of peace, human rights, democratic governance and solidarity as essential ingredients for equitable and sustainable development. The statement further reads: “The United Nations System in Nigeria highly appreciates the support of the government and people of Nigeria in delivering its mandate in the country.” http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news/32604-un-disowns-official-over-comment-on-subsidy-removal.html? When the chips are down, the western powers will be the first to disown GEJ. This is just an eye-opener. |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by efisher(m): 5:40am On Jan 09, 2012 |
UN dey fear mob action. Lol |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by Nobody: 5:44am On Jan 09, 2012 |
playing games on us |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by nanidee(f): 5:45am On Jan 09, 2012 |
LMAO. This is getting more and more interesting as the days go back. |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by ariy(m): 5:50am On Jan 09, 2012 |
But IMF US & EU which are UN cousin support it |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by Nobody: 5:51am On Jan 09, 2012 |
LMAO Beaf where you dey? |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by sugardaddy1(m): 6:11am On Jan 09, 2012 |
ariy:they are all the same, those imperialists can deny or disown anyone at any time especially when they notice the table is turning against any of their obnoxious policies. |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by ektbear: 6:19am On Jan 09, 2012 |
They agree with his words, but don't want their names associated with it. |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by ekwynwa: 6:24am On Jan 09, 2012 |
The comedy continues, |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by Rhino5dm: 7:41am On Jan 09, 2012 |
so, where da phuck is BEAF?? . |
Re: Un Disowns Official Over Comment On Subsidy Removal by Nobody: 7:53am On Jan 09, 2012 |
Wetin concern beaf with this one na. Eediots. |
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