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US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by xmich(m): 12:14pm On May 20, 2015 |
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. www.sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=120431
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Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Beremx(f): 12:23pm On May 20, 2015 |
Professor Tam David West is the man for the job. ![]() 46 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by fritiyo: 12:33pm On May 20, 2015 |
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. 49 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by politricks: 12:39pm On May 20, 2015 |
U.S.A is like a 'devil in disguise'. We have to be wary of them. 57 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Nobody: 12:40pm On May 20, 2015 |
Ok, the Sun Newspaper don dey write good stories. 3 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by bjdon: 12:44pm On May 20, 2015 |
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? 35 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by ki02020(m): 12:49pm On May 20, 2015 |
Another avenue for the aclaimed oil owners to claim rights of which region deseve to produce the minister for petroleum ![]() 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Nobody: 12:53pm On May 20, 2015 |
And what is their business? 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by asha80(m): 12:54pm On May 20, 2015 |
Why should USA care who becomes petroleum minister in Nigeria? 20 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Welrez(m): 1:01pm On May 20, 2015 |
You associate deeply with the Americans at your own peril! 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by truefact: 1:03pm On May 20, 2015 |
Now the western world has started dictating who will be who... it's now clear why they wanted GEJ out 63 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by SLIDEwaxie(m): 1:12pm On May 20, 2015 |
truefact:mumu..na dem dey dictate wetin Jonathan dey do? 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Maxymilliano(m): 1:14pm On May 20, 2015 |
Beats me why the US should be interested in who become Petroleum minister in Nigeria. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Dollyak(f): 1:17pm On May 20, 2015 |
Valid word of caution, it has to be said. The question is why the sudden interest in nigeria 19 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by bigboss80s(m): 1:19pm On May 20, 2015 |
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 10 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by eagleeye2: 1:21pm On May 20, 2015 |
US of A also want change........GMB the court is in your ball.....sorry the ball is in your court. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by eagleeye2: 1:25pm On May 20, 2015 |
Since there prediction didn't come true, they now want to get a say in how the Petroleum ministry is run. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by ferhyntorlah(f): 1:33pm On May 20, 2015 |
Beremx:I hope so too. 4 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by ferhyntorlah(f): 1:34pm On May 20, 2015 |
bjdon:Same way they "sent" NOI to do their bidding. US-World Bank-IMF are all the same. They don't like US! 8 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by ferhyntorlah(f): 1:35pm On May 20, 2015 |
ki02020:I wonder o. 2 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by kowema(f): 1:36pm On May 20, 2015 |
In bracket (their intrest) 2 Likes |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by yomzzy(m): 2:02pm On May 20, 2015 |
Baba will chose who's best for the job.. I trust him 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Nobody: 2:08pm On May 20, 2015 |
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 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Nobody: 2:09pm On May 20, 2015 |
Puppet government loading. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by ishiamu(m): 2:09pm On May 20, 2015 |
Beremx: 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 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by xmich(m): 2:11pm On May 20, 2015 |
eagleeye2: Its not over till its over,this is just the beginning of 2015 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by Holywizard: 2:22pm On May 20, 2015 |
no wonder... USA is de devil.... God bless RUSSIA!!! GOD bless SOUTHERN & EASTERN parts of the country... 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by chinedu23(m): 2:55pm On May 20, 2015 |
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.... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by waternogetemeny: 3:00pm On May 20, 2015 |
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! 28 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: US, Others Caution Buhari On Choice Of Petroleum Minister by coldFLARES1(m): 3:03pm On May 20, 2015 |
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. . . . 4 Likes 1 Share |
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