We Challenge The Jonathan Government To Tell Us: "What Is The Full Cost Of Jonathan’s Presidential Inauguration?"

On May 22, we published a report that the federal government was set to squander an incredible N5 billion (about $32 million) on next Sunday’s inauguration of Mr. Goodluck Jonathan as president.

Our story was penned in the best interests of Nigeria. As evidence of this commitment, we are taking issue with yesterday’s announcement, by Mr. Yayale Ahmed, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) who also chairs the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC), that the event will consume N1 billion.

Now, N1billion is no small change. N1 billion, properly and responsibly deployed, can change the fortunes of several communities and institutions in Nigeria. There is tremendous constructive power, therefore, in N1 billion.

If that were all that the government budgeted for the inauguration, it should raise concerns. An inauguration, in the end, is neither the government nor governance: it is an oath-taking ceremony in which photos are taken and speeches may be made. It is a dignified ceremony, but does not have to be an obscenely expensive one.
http://www.saharareporters.com/news-page/sr-speaks-we-challenge-jonathan-government-tell-us-what-full-cost-jonathan%E2%80%99s-presidential-

Well, for those who doubt SR, they have thrown a firm challenge to the government and I pray they respond.

For those who keep slating SR, in every developed country, the press play a key role in keeping the government in check. We must laud SR for what they do, no other media house come close. Most are content to lick Nyash and publish nonsense, praising devils

sahara reporters always not scared to report what other journalists are scared off

Thye seem to be the only one exposing things and pushing the boudaries. The typical Nigerian is quite content to sit and have them shiet on him or her rather than do something about it. Those who dont like the truth call thier work fake.

Well done to them

Part of d celebration: First Lady Banquet.
R we thinking right in this country? And they say there's no waste.

This sahara reporters get wahala, the sgf already came out with the final figure so what else are they still asking for?.

@Pharoh,

It all depends on who's version you believe. In a country where our politicians have constantly lied and stolen from us, I know which side my ears are bent to

Even 1 billion is insane.
Apart from security at the venues,feeding,transport logistics and accomodation for the invited dignitaries, i don't see anything else they are spending money on.
The solution to this madness will never be found internally (via elections, zoning and legislation), unfortunately, the solution will be external (from outside the system).
It is inevitable.

How do we know for sure how much was spent during the inauguration? 1 Billion or 5 billion?you can never tell. They'll tell you 1 Billion and spend 5 Billion.

Wow! Gej, over to u . . . . . .

Why are we making noise? N107bn was allegedly spent on the presidential election and we are crying for just N5bn 
I was actually expecting more or has the excess crude oil account finally reached d ground level

You aint seen nothing yet, It's just the beginning of fresh soiled air, Just make sure you have your air freshener 

imah niboro announced that gej was not stoned in uganda

'nuff said

the money is more than enough to hire a private English tutor for the first lady

The day of reckoning beckons,Mr.Jonathan.After your victory at the polls,you think Nigerians have given you the mandate to "loot" the country dry?You will account for "haemorraging" Nigeria,someday.