bigtt76: Give ASUU den 1.3 trillion Naira make we rest o before girl begin preggers o!

donphilopus: This Money should be used to eradicate Poverty, how can they use such an amount of Money to celebrate? When about 70% of the population or so is suffering

taharqa: Anybody who come here to criticize this Private-led new city project but on d other hand praise Eko Atlantic is a bladdi HYPOCRITE.... Apart from that, am not too interested. The Private sector can spend their monies to invest where/on what they want. If it produces jobs and Real Estate, good. Not such a top priority for me, though..

shachris03:

That is what you get when you have a government that is so disconnected with the plight of the people. Nigeria is broke and we are spending 3.2 Trillion for a centenary Village alone. Mind you, this is not the only celebratory structure or activity that has been earmarked for the Centenary crap. Meanwhile your education sector is on a standstill, your health sector is almost crumbling. Your aviation sector has turned to a blood sucking vampire kingdom, Cost of living is getting higher by the day.

Totally Enjoying the Foul air!

donphilopus: they won't say the 3.2tr will cripple the FG now, but bring money to settle ASUU's problem, Labaran said the money will cripple the FG

shachris03:

My brother, don't mind that loud mouthed One. He is merely doing his job.

'Centenary Village Plc'. Make i hear. When was the company floated? who are the shareholders? How come a former head of state is in charge of a public company, if not for political compensation?

Naija never disappoints.

Warri _Pikin: [size=18pt]The centenary celebration we want is stable,constant and cheap electricity,pipe borne drinking water in all the state capitals and at least 3 cities in every state, very good dual carriage federal highways across Nigeria and a mass housing program to alleviate the housing deficits across the country.

We don't want any useless centenary village in Abuja where the rich will insulate themselves further from the problems of mass poverty they have created by their corruption.

In any case, if a super modern village needs to be created at all, it should definitely be in the Niger Delta region and NOT the north again. Since FESTAC was built in the South west-Lagos and the rest of any other major project in nigeria have been in the north- abuja, it is time that something is built in the Niger Delta that produce all the wealth to give us a sense of belonging too.[/size]

Warri _Pikin: [size=18pt]The centenary celebration we want is stable,constant and cheap electricity,pipe borne drinking water in all the state capitals and at least 3 cities in every state, very good dual carriage federal highways across Nigeria and a mass housing program to alleviate the housing deficits across the country.

We don't want any useless centenary village in Abuja where the rich will insulate themselves further from the problems of mass poverty they have created by their corruption.

In any case, if a super modern village needs to be created at all, it should definitely be in the Niger Delta region and NOT the north again. Since FESTAC was built in the South west-Lagos and the rest of any other major project in nigeria have been in the north- abuja, it is time that something is built in the Niger Delta that produce all the wealth to give us a sense of belonging too.[/size]

shachris03:

But you forgot the south east. Or are we not part of Nigeria any more?

Warri _Pikin:

Bros,
Erhhen, dey dia dey wait for me.
Na me go talk for una? Una no get mouth?

My concern na Delta State first,then other parts of the South. Upon say north don use local governments and number of states corner all the national resources, the little in the hands of Federal Government to develop the whole Nigeria,they still wan corner am put for only north. Una dey see am,una no wan tok. If na to fight useless Ibo vs. Yoruba e-war wey no get meaning,una go carry first.

You see North dey use wayo dey cheat us blind like say we be e.diots, una dey still talk yeye PDP vs. APC jargon?

shachris03:

Ok. We would meet at the SNC table.

Tuntheycr7: Centenary ko cementry ni....
Thought dem say naija no get money to pay ASUU and other necessary tinz?
Fresh air tinz. SMhhh

theshadyexpress:
why are nairalanders so gullible that they comment without reading, well let me take it in my strides to put you out of your misery.
1)the project is wholly private sector funded I.e fog is not spending N1 on it.
2.it is going to create jobs for over 30000 Nigerians on completion in ten Year's time.
3)it is going to be a residential but largely an industrial setting like the eko Atlantic city.

3)fg will only provide land and technical support for the project.

4.it is going to place Nigeria as indeed a true leader in Africa.

so please I will implore my fellow nairalanders to please read beyond the headlines that can sometimes be misleading and also do a comprehensive research on the subject before commenting so that people won't regard your views as bias.
fresh air to y'all,see pics

shachris03: The proposed Centenary Village, an ultra-modern city within the FCT to mark the 100 years of the Nigerian nationhood, will cost N3.2 trillion, retired Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar said on Monday.

Abubakar, who is Chairman of the Board of Centenary Village Plc, disclosed this while presenting a report to President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House in Abuja.

The Centenary Village Plc is a public liabilities company to be jointly set up by the private companies which will finance the project.

The former military Head of State, who led other members of the company’s board to the Presidential Villa, said the Centenary Village would be wholly financed by the private sector.

Abubakar said the board had in the report also requested President Jonathan to grant certain concessions to the private investors who are willing and ready to be part of the project.

“Specifically, government should make the land for the project available with the status of an export free zone.

“Tax holiday should also be granted to the investors for equipment and materials to be imported for the projects, among others,’’ he said.

President Jonathan thanked Abubakar and other members of the company’s board for the work done so far.

He said the presentation by Abubakar was not only “fascinating’’ but reassuring that “our dream that we will get a city better than Abuja is gradually coming to fruition’’.

Jonathan said the centenary city would be planned in a way where the infrastructure would be centralised.

“People living there will not need to drill borehole or get personal cylinder for gas, and the management of solid waste and other environmental issues will be centralised,’’ he said

“It is a big dream but we are hopeful that we are getting close.

“With the board’s commitment and the commitment of government, we will get there.’’

Jonathan assured that he would consult with relevant cabinet ministers on the requests made by the company’s board before giving approvals and directives.

Meanwhile, Abubakar in an interview with newsmen after the presentation, said he was in support of the national dialogue being planned by the federal government.

“It is better to `jaw-jaw’ than to `war-war’,’’ he had said.

NAN recalls that Jonathan had in a broadcast on Oct. 1 to mark Nigeria’s 53rd Independence Day Anniversary announced the setting up of an advisory committee on a national dialogue.(NAN)
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/centenary-village-cost-n3-2-trn-abubakar/

Gabrinoz:

Dont we have enof villages in Nigeria already?

[size=18pt]Warri _Pikin: 10:04pm On Oct 07
The centenary celebration we want is stable,constant and cheap electricity,pipe borne drinking water in all the state capitals and at least 3 cities in every state, very good dual carriage federal highways across Nigeria and a mass housing program to alleviate the housing deficits across the country.

We don't want any useless centenary village in Abuja where the rich will insulate themselves further from the problems of mass poverty they have created by their corruption.

In any case, if a super modern village needs to be created at all, it should definitely be in the Niger Delta region and NOT the north again. Since FESTAC was built in the South west-Lagos and the rest of any other major project in nigeria have been in the north- abuja, it is time that something is built in the Niger Delta that produce all the wealth to give us a sense of belonging too.[/size]

waternogetenemy: No Comment...Port HARCOURT as the south south capital is waiting for Federal government input. No wonder Rotimi is so upset with GEJ.

shachris03:

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, on Tuesday in Abuja said the Federal Governement planned to BUILD a Centenary City.

Anyim announced this when he led a government team to brief the Senate on the proposals for preparation ahead of the Centenary Celebration of Nigeria’s foundation as a nation.

He said the theme of the event would be "One Nigeria, Great Vision" .

He said it was aimed at projecting a unified, vibrant, progressive and respected nation, eager to lead in world affairs.

Anyim said the project would be modeled after cities such as Dubai, Monaco and Singapore, to serve as a political and economic tool for securing foreign investment.

``One of the enduring legacies of the celebration shall be the development of a centenary city in Abuja.

``The city is conceived to focus the attention of the investing world in Nigeria. The city will reintroduce Abuja to the world,’’ he said.

He said the project was slated to hold in Abuja, state capitals, some historic towns and cities in Nigeria.

According to him, the project will feature commemorative events, historical and heritage programmes.

It will be financed by private sector investors.

``Every aspect of the celebration will be private sector-driven. We are not intending to bring government fund into the events.

``We will hold investors forum where investors are expected to decide the commemorative projects such as the New Abuja City Gate, Ceremonial Arcade (Unity Square) and Presidential Retreat,’’ Anyim said.

The SGF said the briefing was to present the proposal to the Senate, to make its input before preparations for the programme.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Jan. 16, President Goodluck Jonathan, in a letter, requested for a suitable date to brief the Senate on the celebration.

Senate President, David Mark, expressed the hope that the project would be successfully completed without government having to fund any aspect of it.

He said considering that government was not financially committed to the celebration, there was no need for further discussion by the Senators.

“Truly then we have no reason for this briefing. It is entirely a private sector driven exercise or business.

``If the idea is just to keep us abreast of what government is doing, then there is no need for question and answer or further discussion.

``But my worry is let it not appear that somewhere along the line we have been committed and then there is financial involvement.

“If there are suggestions that we want to make then we can get a committee and they can make suggestions and give to the businessmen, if they are interested, they buy, '' Mark stated.

The Dep. Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, however, said it was necessary for the government to disclose the cost of the project for records and comparative purposes.

“Whoever is funding it, its is important that the government provides what they consider to be the total cost of this project, both for comparative analysis and also for historical records.''


Ekweremadu gave the assurance that the National Assembly would study the document and make its contributions for the success of the project.

http://www.nanngronline.com/section/politics/fg-to-build-centenary-city-says-sgf

Now, the report said, FG to BUILD, and not private sector to build. What the private sector would do is finance the project as they have been doing with the power plants. So, FG would borrow money from the private sector, at a premium, to build a 'Centenary City' in an already developed Abuja. And the poor masses would end up paying back that loan.

If the private sector are truly the ones in charge of the project, why would the FG set a total cost for the project? If you were the one to undertake this project, would it be fair for the FG to set up the cost of your building the centenary city for you?

This project is government conceived, private sector financed, and government supervised. That is why Abubakar is the Head of the team.