Dear all, Although I dont have all the details, but if this chinese company being used by Gov Fashola is the same company that handled the rail project under Gen Sani Abacha, then this project is a failure. Those advisers of Fashola (I dont know if Mr Hakeem Bello, former Daily Times Editor is still on Fashola advisers group) must tell him to engage the reverse gear with immediate effect. I am speaking the little I know (as a former journalist) of "the" chinese firm and its activities under General Sani Abacha. Abo oro la n so fun omoluabi. Professor Ayandiji Aina --- On Tue, 7/27/10, Igietseme, Joseph (CDC/OID/NCPDCID) <jbi8@cdc.gov> wrote:
If you can translate that into many Nigerian languages, you will given a year's supply of gaari olooyo, made in Gbongan.
Adeniran Adeboye
On Jul 27, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Igietseme, Joseph (CDC/OID/NCPDCID) wrote:
Stevek, One may actually propose that although Gov Fashola appears to be down-to-earth on execution of programs like Awo, the former does not have the All-encompassing societal vision that Awo had. If Gov Fashola were Awo, he would have initiated his governance with the blueprints for key infrastructural expediencies of Lagos State; they include regular pipe-borne water supply for every household in Lagos, an elaborate waste/sewer management system for all LGAs, road networks and erosion/flood control, communication/IT and of course a "local solution to the power/electricity problem". He will then shift the focus to EXECUTION, INSPECTION and upgrades to fit the times. The spotty approach he has now may be acceptable, comparing Fashola to other Governors in Nigeria and Awo would have planned universally and deliver universally, even if the execution is prioritized! In fact, achievement of stable progress in the sectors mentioned above will make it easier to support education, expand entrepreneurship and commerce, collect taxes, invest in people and society! Awo is demonized because his philosophies and vision were beyond the confines of the Old Western Region although that was the area his executive authority was confined. So there was that constant pressure on other regions of Nigeria and their leaderships; but unfortunately, they (the leaderships of the other regions of Nigeria) resorted to demonizing Awo rather than copying (MAPIA) his vision for total development of Nigeria and advancement of the people.
From: NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of employlawone@aol.com At least like Awo he delivers a coherent programme for the governed no matter the imagined difference you choose to highlight. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange From: Stevek <stevek941@yahoo.com> Sender: NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:08:36 -0700 (PDT) To: <NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com>; <NaijaPolitics@yahoogroups.com>; <asa-usa@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com Cc: <nidoa@yahoogroups.com>; <afenmai@tahoogroups.com>; <NaijaObserver@yahoogroups.com>; <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [NIgerianWorldForum] Re: [NaijaPolitics] RE: Fashola flags off Lagos Rail Mass Transit project---What Will Constitute Fashola's Legacy!!
Fashola is anything but like Awo.
Unlike Awo, he doesn't work for a hypothetical Yoruba people. He works for the real people he see in front of him; the people of Lagos State and not just Yoruba people in Lagos Satate as Awo did for only Yoruba people in Western State.
Unlike Awo, he is not working to set up a system in Lagos that only he or the AG can control but a good governance system that those who come after him can inherit and improve upon.
Unlike Awo, he is not pre-occupied with his own importance and building a cabal that would make a god out of him but showing everybody that we all have roles to play and no role is more important than the other.
He is like no other befoore him.
Stevek Washington, DC, USA A wise man proportions his beliefs to the evidence - David Hume
From: Dododawa <dododawa@yahoo.com> I have to agree with you Joe. If anyone is closer to Awo in dedication and execution. This young Governor is it. Like Awo, he does no go to parties (at least that is what people who know him well say). Like Awo, he puts the business of the people first and he works hard at achieving great returns for the patience and the trust which the people have placed on him.
Dododawa
From: "Igietseme, Joseph (CDC/OID/NCPDCID) " <jbi8@cdc.gov> If Lagos State Governor Fashola accomplishes the Lagos Metro-TRAIL his Legacy will be carved on the Rocks of Time!!!
He should QUIT Ship/Boat hotels, Amusement parks and other "show-me" projects that dont support the bottomline and dont take the AVERAGE Lagosian anywhere. Lagosians need regular water supply, road networks, waste/sewer managment systems and educational facilities. Take care. JUI
From: NIgerianWorldForum@ yahoogroups. com on behalf of topcrest topcrest
Fashola flags off Lagos Rail Mass Transit project
The governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, flagged off the World Bank-assisted Lagos State Rail Mass Transit project at the Orile tanker terminal on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The project, which is being executed by a Chinese firm, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has a completion deadline of five years. Mr. Fashola expressed joy that the project, first conceived by the Second Republic UPN government in the state, had become a reality. "This project which was attempted 30 years ago but was truncated has finally taken off. "The project when completed will transform rail transportation in the state and bring a lot of relief to the people," said Fashola, who was represented by the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Agency (LAMATA), Dr Tayo Mobereola. Mr. Fashola promised that the government would ensure that the rail project which started a year ago was completed on schedule. The Deputy Manager, CCECC, Shi Hongbing, promised that the project would be completed within the stipulated period of five years. Mr. Hongbing said: "The CCECC Nigeria promises to perform its best for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Project having been tested and found capable in other areas of construction.'' The project's engineering consultant, Robert Searth, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the project, which is in two phases, would require five years to complete because of the elevation of the rail tract from Marina to Orile-Iganmu. He said that the project, which would cost more than 500 million dollars (N75 billion) would include the construction of a bridge to connect Lagos Island with other parts of the metropolis. Mr. Searth said that the construction of rail tracks from Iddo to Okokomaiko would take three years to complete while the Iddo-Marina axis would take two years. Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . Error! Filename not specified.
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