Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Nigerian Community in The Netherlands 's Press Statement On The State Of The Nigerian Nation
It was with a sense of déjà vu that Nigerians resident in the Netherlands, like our compatriots all over the world, received the news of the removal of subsidy on PMS in Nigeria. While the furore resulting from the said removal of subsidy and the subsequent unilateral reduction of the pump price by the Presidency is yet to abate, we side with the millions of downtrodden Nigerians and ask that the price be returned to status quo while efforts are made to address the immediate effect of such removal.
The Nigerian Community in The Netherlands wishes to state that the Nigerian Government has never been honest and loyal in its intentions vis-à-vis previous removal of subsidy in the past. We join our people at home and abroad to say that "removal of the subsidy on fuel translates to another subsidy for the corrupt political and elite group in the country".
We honestly see the subsidy as the only benefit that Nigerians get from the country's oil wealth and remained assured that the money saved by ending the subsidy will only end up in individual pockets of our self-serving and corrupt leaders.
We implore the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to take a serious look at the size of his government and show honesty of intentions by first, reducing the size and openly begin to manage the "wastage in government". The lack of trust of the people on the promises of the government cannot be condemned in any way considering Nigeria's rating on the list of corrupt nations.
In the same breath, the NCN condemns the wanton attacks on life and properties by the Boko Haram terrorist group. We ask that the government takes its responsibility in the area of security of lives seriously and move proactively to address the issue before it becomes another divisive tool. We strongly believe that the financiers and backers of this monstrous group are not unknown to the government considering the arrest of a member of the senate and the pronouncement of the President that there are members of the group in government.
While commiserating with the families of those who lost lives and properties in the Kano attacks as well as all other previous attacks, we resolutely call on the security agents of the nation state, Nigeria, to rid itself of the corrupt elements and ensure the safety of our people.
The NCN is constituted for the betterment of sons and daughters of Nigeria living in the Netherlands within the context of the Diaspora and more importantly the overall wellbeing of Nigeria as a viable and prosperous nation. Our country Nigeria is in turmoil and has been in this state for a considerable period of time. Corruption, weak governance and abject cluelessness have contributed to a situation which is completely unacceptable to our people.
It should not come as a shock to the current government that Nigerian citizens require practical and concrete solutions to the problems facing the country now. We demand competence and credibility from our government officials of all genres. All aspects of government including security, management of oil and gas resources, education, financial management and planning need to be overhauled and recalibrated. Our populace deserves nothing less.
To this end, NCN will be organizing a seminar to discuss the situation in Nigeria at RCCG House, Hettenheuvelweg 18, 1101 BN Amsterdam Zuidoost, The Netherlands on Saturday, 28 January 2012 starting at 17:00 CET. Nigerians and other interested parties are welcome to attend.
Further mobilization activities will be communicated as the situation in Nigeria develops.
God bless Nigeria.
Signed:
The Steering Committee
Nigerian Community in the Netherlands
Amsterdam,
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Action speaks louder then words
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 27, 2012 - 11:23.
Let's make a fist and come together and take actions towards everything that isn't right.
Thank God for this seminar
and I hope it will lead to more positive things
Well done.
Angela
Well done!
Submitted by Kalu Emenike (not verified) on January 27, 2012 - 03:03.
Well done! For every one person protesting in the Netherlands, it is like 100,000 people protesting in Nigeria. We shall remain one Nation, no matter the odds.
Nwa Abia
work together
Submitted by Amice (not verified) on January 26, 2012 - 19:51.
adekemi you are condemned. I pity ur demented soul.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 25, 2012 - 12:37.
dont even think u will go scot-free for ur insults on holy prophet SAW. Wait 4 ur wrath, it will soon catch up with u.
Part 1 of 2: YORUBAS NOT JONATHAN ARE INARTICUALTE IN ALL THINGS
Submitted by Ken Mani (not verified) on January 25, 2012 - 06:05.
If the Yorubas are articulate they would have known that their so called "Occupy Nigeria" protest should have been structured to reflect their clamour for the operation of true federalism in Nigeria. Since Bakare and his Yoruba "articulate" kinsmen live in Lagos, they should have started with "Occupy Lagos" or "Occupy their respective Local Government Councils in Lagos". It is well known to all Nigerians that relative to responsibilities Lagos State earns and spends more money than the Federal Government. But for the flowers planted along Bank Anthony Way Lagos, all the trillions of Naira generated thru taxes by the Lagos State Government end up in the pockets of Tinubu and his mistresses including Fashola. Bakare and his Yoruba kinsmen should first “Occupy and Rescue Lagos” from massive corruption…..cont’d
Part 2 of 2: YORUBAS NOT JONATHAN ARE INARTICUALTE IN ALL THINGS
Submitted by Ken Mani (not verified) on January 25, 2012 - 06:04.
Cont’d from Part 1….Bakare and his Yoruba kinsmen should first “Occupy and Rescue Lagos” from massive corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Their success in this venture (Occupy and Rescue Lagos) would then be evident for all other Nigerians to see, emulate and replicate in their respective States and Local Government Councils countrywide. The successes in the states will eventually rub-off positively on the Federal Government. Am I wrong to say that the home based ideas I have presented here are consistent and align with the quest for true federalism? Now that’s what the inarticulate Yoruba are unable to articulate. No wonder that someone told me the other day that Wole Soyinka’s third class or pass degree and not the fluke Nobel Prize is the true reflection of the brain and intellectual capacity of the Yorubas.
Adekemi you are very stupid
Submitted by abdul (not verified) on January 24, 2012 - 21:33.
Adekemi you are very stupid for using that word on the prophet.You will never see happiness for the rest of your life
Adekemi Ogungbipe is a Boko Haram
Submitted by ANS (not verified) on January 24, 2012 - 21:18.
I am confused with the insult on Islamic religon and the prophet of God by a monster Boko Haramist - Adekemi. If Nigerian's in Netherland make a press release, what has Islam got to do with it. It is your like that fuel ethnic and religious sentiment in Nigeria. No true muslim will insult another person's religion but its always some imbecile that are quick to insult the Prophet of God (SAW) and Islam. If u cant use your ritualist, homos, kidnappers, fake pastors, armed robbers, assasins, militants, prostitutes, etc to label Christianity or whichever religion you practice, then you must definitely be a member of Boko Haram - a group that is out to destroy Islam at all cost. Shame on you Adekemi and your rest members. Islam will wax stronger and the truth shall surely prevail.
Question
Submitted by Adekemi Ogungbipe (not verified) on January 24, 2012 - 19:34.
Please oh, no insult intended, could someone please tell me why Muslims believe in their minds that pedophile Muhammad was the "greatest" man ever lived? Is it because of the number of people he killed in way of Jihad or the number of women including children i.e Aisha that he deflowered? Okay, Yerima Zamfara is also a very great man, since he has succeeded to deflower two known minors one he imported from Egypt. Please Muslims stop insulting yourselfs, we are not buying this cock and bull stories. Yours is EVIL CULT and not a religion. Your paedophile Muhammad is a LAZY blood sucker whose only known profession is marrying Khadija. Bring him back to life today and he will be in prison or killed like his brother Osama, prophet indeed, PEADOPHILE!
NATIONAL CONFAB ON THE WAY FORWARD-NOT BLAME GAME
Submitted by deri (not verified) on January 24, 2012 - 17:25.
we need a national confab on the way forward--fiscal federalism- instead of this chop and quench mind set that we have in 9ja--u guys should join other grousp in calling for a national confab-and stop this childish blame game. fuel subsidy has been with us for more than 30yrs--where has it led the country to-the birth of 30 multi billionairs period.
