Ahead of the May 29 handover of the Federal
Government administration to Muhammadu
Buhari following his victory at the March 28
polls, friendly countries have continued to show
renewed interest in who occupies some key
posts in the incoming administration.

Already US had expressed concern over series of
issues including human rights abuses by the
Nigerian military in its prosecution of the war in
the North-east, and the manner top officials of
the Nigerian government have managed the oil
and gas sector of the economy citing several acts
of corruption.

A source in the Foreign Ministry which pleaded
anonymity said the US is now eager to assist
Buhari turn the situation around, as it has always
considered Nigeria an important ally on the
African continent.

This was as Daily Sun learnt
that several highly placed persons and
multinational companies who attended a recent
US State Department briefing cited corruption as
the main reason for low investment in Nigeria’s
oil sector. Against this background, a source said
the US is backing a senior official of a multi-
national oil company from the Niger Delta who
is conversant with transparency rules to emerge
as the Petroleum Minister.

The source said, “in fact, the multinationals have
discussed with the US State Department and
have already agreed on a credible candidate,
who they believe will be able to restore
confidence and attract the necessary investment
into the critical sector.
Meanwhile sources say
the US has already made this position known to
the incoming administration cautioning the
president-elect against making a wrong choice in
the appointment to the office.

It urged the President to appoint people of
integrity and proven track record into his
cabinet to make the job easier for him.

Already,
top oil and gas industry operators have indicated
their support for the candidate, who they believe
will bring his vast experience to bear in the
turnaround of the Ministry and give credibility
to the sector and the Buhari’s “Change” mantra.
In 2014, Transparency International ranked
Nigeria as the 136th most corrupt country in
the world.

In addition, a US report in March last
year said that in Nigeria, “massive, widespread
and pervasive corruption affected all levels of
government and the security forces,” while
alleging that judges were not left out of the
massive corruption ring, the report accused the
government of not implementing laws on
corruption effectively, thus deliberately allowing
“officials (to) frequently engage in corrupt
practices with impunity.”

These are, possibly, part of what the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal,
saw when he cried out that the current
administration’s “body language” encouraged
corruption. The US government had also
condemned the pardon granted some ex-
convicts by the National Council of States
headed by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013.

Recall that former Governor of Bayelsa State,
Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha, the former head of the
Bank of the North, Shettima Bulama and some
other Nigerians were granted a presidential
pardon. The US had roundly condemned the act,
saying, “this decision undermines anti-corruption
efforts in Nigeria and encourages impunity.
If
the government is serious about uprooting
public corruption, sanctions against those who
betray the public trust should be strengthened,
not relaxed,” said Akere Muna, Vice-chair of
Transparency International.

And now the US has sounded a note of caution
to President-elect, Buhari, not to bow to
pressure by allowing politicians foster any
candidate for the Petroleum Ministry whose
records are stained or for purpose of satisfying
political patronage.

According to the US, it will send the wrong signal
that business is going to continue as usual, in
which case, the incoming president might not
get the much needed assistance from the US or
any European country for that matter.


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Professor Tam David West is the man for the job.

Baba eat with the white house with long spoon if not u are .O.Y.O. It is an advice. if u like take it or leave it.

U.S.A is like a 'devil in disguise'. We have to be wary of them.

Ok, the Sun Newspaper don dey write good stories.

I laugh in Bini.

So now the US govt and her 'multinationals' are trying to select the Oil Minister. So they want somebody who will do their bidding eh. I am sure Buhari is not that dumb to allow this. Abi?

Another avenue for the aclaimed oil owners to claim rights of which region deseve to produce the minister for petroleum ...but wetin concern US with how another soverign nation cabinet is constructed

And what is their business?

Why should USA care who becomes petroleum minister in Nigeria?

You associate deeply with the Americans at your own peril!

Now the western world has started dictating who will be who... it's now clear why they wanted GEJ out

truefact:
Now the western world has started dictating who will be who... it's now clear why they wanted GEJ out

mumu..na dem dey dictate wetin Jonathan dey do?

Beats me why the US should be interested in who become Petroleum minister in Nigeria.

Valid word of caution, it has to be said. The question is why the sudden interest in nigeria

The U.S. Would like someone who can do their bidding to be installed as petroleum minister. But they must understand that Buhari is not a puppet and they had better tread with caution or risk losing whatever is left of their ties with nigeria

US of A also want change........GMB the court is in your ball.....sorry the ball is in your court.

Since there prediction didn't come true, they now want to get a say in how the Petroleum ministry is run.

Beremx:
Professor Tam David West is the man for the job.

I hope so too.

bjdon:
I laugh in Bini.

So now the US govt and her 'multinationals' are trying to select the Oil Minister. So they want somebody who will do their bidding eh. I am sure Buhari is not that dumb to allow this. Abi?

Same way they "sent" NOI to do their bidding. US-World Bank-IMF are all the same. They don't like US!

ki02020:
Another avenue for the aclaimed oil owners to claim rights of which region deseve to produce the minister for petroleum ...but wetin concern US with how another soverign nation cabinet is constructed

I wonder o.

In bracket (their intrest)

Baba will chose who's best for the job.. I trust him

That has been the strategic interest, u think obama will free off his media mechineries which apc used for there vigorous propangandas to win election with out US having a covert interest. Buhari is in for a big shit if he dare not play his part

Puppet government loading.

Beremx:
Professor Tam David West is the man for the job.

Looks like we entering a colonial rule again where by usa will colonize us God save nigeria from this fake change man mr baba one chance and his allies

eagleeye2:
Since there prediction didn't come true, they now want to get a say in how the Petroleum ministry is run.

Its not over till its over,this is just the beginning of 2015

no wonder...
USA is de devil....
God bless RUSSIA!!! GOD bless SOUTHERN & EASTERN parts of the country...

USA should go and rest we don't need their help i know our president is able to handle everything. Their help is like treading with the devil....

The puppet masters have come to claim their price, nice one Nigeria, we have substituted a retard for a puppet.



GEJ might have been passive and slow, but he was nobody puppet. Puppet-hari!

It's Buhari's prerogative who he chooses to appoint, however, he should be well aware that he would be entirely responsible for the failings/failure of his appointees. Having done our modest to hand him the employment he hustled for over 12yrs, it's time to join the opposition in critiquing his actions and policies while praying that he doesn't end up drawing salaries with no productivity. But this America though. . . .