Buhari Needs N4.1tn For Salaries, Others - APC Chairman John Oyegun Says

Date: 24-05-2015 6:50 am (8 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun, said the incoming All Progressives Congress administration will require about N4.1trillion to offset part of the debt left behind by the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan administration. He said this  during a retreat for Senators elected on the party’s platform, in Abuja, on Saturday.

He explained that the Buhari administration would require the funds to pay the outstanding salaries of public servants at the state and federal levels, fuel subsidies, as well as debt servicing, among other expenses.
Oyegun urged Senators to be prepared to pass requisite laws at short notices, in the course of their duty in the National Assembly.
 
He said: “While I congratulate all of you on your elections, I must quickly add that I don’t envy you. This is because you are being called to service at one of the most challenging periods in the history of our nation.

"Make no mistake about it, the days ahead will be tough, and this is not crying wolf. From the first day of this government, a total of N4.1 trillion will be required for sundry expenses, including oil subsidy payment, arrears of salaries at federal and state levels and debt servicing, just to mention a few.

“Put this against the background of the falling oil prices, the unprecedented $60bn debt which the outgoing government has left for the incoming one, the largely depleted Excess Crude Account, the $60 bn that have been lost in the last four years to crude oil theft (and which are perhaps still being lost as we speak), the need to rapidly create jobs for our teeming army of unemployed youths, enhance the security of the citizenry and improve the economy, and you will begin to understand the enormity of the challenges ahead.”

Oyegun also said that a lot of Nigerians have high expectations of the new administration and some even expect instant miracles. He said some are expecting the  fuel queues would disappear and electricity supply would normalize as soon as the inauguration was over and done with on the of May 29 and 30th.

The party chairman said while the APC remains committed to ensuring that things normalise, it is not possible for this to happen overnight. Hence will need patience from the populace.





















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Posted: at 24-05-2015 06:50 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- XTnote at 24-05-2015 07:06 AM (8 years ago)
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Oga John  please try and find the APC campaign promises and tell me if excuse is part of it.
Posted: at 24-05-2015 07:06 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- echeeche at 24-05-2015 08:39 AM (8 years ago)
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Nawoo oh
Posted: at 24-05-2015 08:39 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 24-05-2015 08:49 AM (8 years ago)
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0000000h
Posted: at 24-05-2015 08:49 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- SOGaiya at 24-05-2015 02:29 PM (8 years ago)
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Yeap yeap
Posted: at 24-05-2015 02:29 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- yinkoozz at 24-05-2015 02:44 PM (8 years ago)
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Some people on this media site comment like fools, as if they never passed thru school or were drop out. I believe every educated citizen with his/her IQ knows there is so many things wrong about the Nation at the moment and you don't expect miracles, an illitrate even knows that. Huh!!!
Posted: at 24-05-2015 02:44 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- Deepsea81 at 24-05-2015 07:09 PM (8 years ago)
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@yinkoozz you big wagon fool, the worst kind ever. So you mean your stupid APC didn't realize that before promising heav and earth? and i believe you re one of those political dogs they escape death making noise here. Shut your dirty mouth and delete your profile from this forum because you are the worst animal ever. I think the northerners re the only cow in Nigeria but your own case no x3. In fact, make we read your suicide note you no deserve to live. DIE IDIOT
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- dickman2 at 25-05-2015 11:16 AM (8 years ago)
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na lie..
Posted: at 25-05-2015 11:16 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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