ABUJA has budgeted N850 million for the inauguration of Goodluck Jonathan as President on May 29, expected to be witnessed by dignitaries from within and outside the country.
The figure emerged on Monday as United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, spoke kind words about Nigeria, buoyed by the free and fair election he said the country conducted last month, because, as he put it, such positive democratic example offers a bright hope for all Africa.
He urged world leaders to emulate Jonathan’s political leadership and his implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Ahmed Yayale, who chairs the Presidential Inauguration Committee, told a press conference in Abuja about the May 29 events Pwhen he inaugurated 14 other sub committees.
The sub committees include venues, utilities and souvenirs, football match, musical/cultural festival and fireworks, security, publicity, Presidential speeches, swearing-in, accommodation, protocol and airport reception, finance, lecture, inauguration banquet, juma’at prayers, church service, and children’s day.
Security has been tightened in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with police, military, and para-military personnel patrolling everywhere with marked and unmarked vehicles.


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I heard it on radio this morning.

Now I know that those who hate Mr President out of nothing but misguided emotions will either pretend that they dont see it, or conclude that it is a lie.

They have believed the 5Billion Naira story and nothing's gonna change thier love for bad news. It is a shame.

LOL

Although 850 Million is too much - considering every one is cutting cost

What happened to SR  - I think they have lost it.   

Hters have pretented not to see this but made so much comment on the rumour fed them by sahara report