There was a time in Abuja when transportation looked like it was finally being treated as a serious part of urban development, not merely an afterthought patched together by chaos and suffering. During the era of Malam Nasir @elrufai as FCT Minister, there was a deliberate attempt to create a structured transport system within the capital city. Bus terminals were introduced. Urban transit planning began to take shape. There was at least a visible understanding that a modern capital cannot survive on disorder, roadside struggles, and commercial transport anarchy.
In fact, between 2003 and 2007, El-Rufaiโs administration took one of the boldest transport decisions Abuja had seen at the time. In 2005, his government established a mass transit system specifically aimed at reducing the dangerous and chaotic dependence on illegal โOkadaโ motorcycle transport within the city. Over 192 high-capacity buses were purchased under the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company (AUMTCO). Those buses quickly became known among residents as the famous โEl-Rufai buses.โ For many workers, students, and low-income residents, they brought relief, order, affordability, and a sense that Abuja was gradually moving towards becoming a truly modern capital city.
The idea was simple: Abuja was meant to grow into a functional capital where movement would be predictable, affordable, safe, and dignified for ordinary residents. Workers were not supposed to spend hours stranded under the sun searching for transport before getting to offices already exhausted. Residents were not meant to battle daily exploitation from transport operators who increase fares arbitrarily at the slightest excuse. The city was supposed to evolve into a modern African capital with a transport structure that reflected planning and competence.
Sadly, what we have today is the painful burial of that vision.
Most of the transport structure that once gave hope has gradually disappeared into neglect, abandonment, and policy laziness. The terminals that were meant to become hubs of organized movement now wear the face of decay. The once-celebrated AUMTCO buses have largely vanished from relevance. Public buses are grossly insufficient. In many areas, the system has virtually collapsed into survival of the fittest. Workers leave homes before dawn not because Abuja is impossibly large, but because transportation has become unreliable and humiliating. Residents queue endlessly in confusion. Students trek. Families budget heavily just to move from one district to another. A city designed to represent the pride of Nigeria now punishes its people daily through transportation failure.
The embarrassment becomes even clearer when one compares Abuja with countries that took public transportation seriously as a national priority rather than political propaganda.
Speaking about somewhere I lived, Malaysia, transportation is treated as an economic backbone. From Kuala Lumpurโs rail systems to interconnected buses and clean terminals, the government understands that productivity depends heavily on how efficiently citizens move. Workers can predict their travel time. Students move with ease. Visitors experience order. Public transport is not seen as a punishment for the poor but as a reliable system for everyone.
Then look at Singapore โ a country that transformed itself from limited land and scarce resources into one of the most efficient societies on earth largely through discipline, planning, and long-term infrastructure investment. Their buses arrive on schedule. Their train systems are integrated. Their transport cards work seamlessly across systems. The ordinary citizen is respected through efficiency. Government there understands a simple truth: when transportation fails, the economy suffers, families suffer, and national dignity suffers.
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1. Is the suspension of the 30% Frontier Exploration Fund temporary or permanent?
2. Does the Executive Order override Sections 9(4) & (5) of the PIA fully, or is legislative amendment required?
3. Can future administrations reinstate the fund without National Assembly approval?
4. What is the legal protection for ongoing frontier projects already funded under the PIA framework?
5. Are existing PSC obligations affected retroactively or only prospectively?
6. What replaces the 30% statutory funding mechanism?
7. Will frontier exploration now rely on annual federal budget appropriations? What is the mechanism for an improved RRR?
8. Is there a dedicated line item in the 2026 or 2027 budget for frontier basins?
9. Will multilateral institutions or sovereign funds step in?
10. Is Nigeria considering a Frontier Basin Investment Vehicle or SPV model? Without a replacement funding structure, frontier activity may stall.
11. Will NNPC Limited continue frontier exploration using retained earnings (20%)?
12. What is NNPCLโs revised capital allocation strategy post-EO?
13. Will frontier basins now compete internally with producing assets for capital? I have an idea here seriously.
14. Does NNPCL still view frontier basins as strategic national priority?
15. What is the IRR threshold now required for frontier projects?
16. Will the government introduce fiscal incentives specifically for frontier acreage?
17. Will signature bonuses be reduced for frontier blocks?
18. Are tax holidays or accelerated depreciation being considered?
19. Is there a risk-sharing framework to attract IOCs or independents?
20. Will data packages (seismic, geological studies) be subsidized to de-risk entry?
21. What is Nigeriaโs current reserve replacement ratio without frontier discoveries? The RRR issue.
22. How many frontier basins are technically de-risked vs. purely speculative?
23. Which basins are closest to commercial threshold?
24. What is the cost per barrel discovery estimate in frontier regions?
25. How does Nigeriaโs frontier competitiveness compare to Namibia, Senegal, or Guyana?
My President @officialABAT should note that: Frontier basins are not just fiscal tools; they are long-term reserve security assets.
26. How much annual revenue is gained by redirecting the 30% fund?
27. What is the opportunity cost in future reserves growth?
28. Should short-term fiscal consolidation weaken long-term hydrocarbon output?
29. Is this a strategic pause or a structural shift away from frontier exploration?
30. Does this signal a pivot toward gas monetization over frontier oil exploration?
31. Does this EO increase policy risk perception?
32. How will credit rating agencies interpret the move?
33. Will upstream investors demand higher risk premiums?
34. Could this affect Nigeriaโs next licensing round?
35. Is there clarity on how integrated operations will function under the new structure?
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Thank you @Realoilsheikh sir, for starting up the mentorship programme, COACH THE YOUNG. We appreciate your efforts to mentor young people despite your tight schedules. As given the mandate, we will use this page to share updates on mentorship programme & job opportunities.
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You're a pig. Putting the image of these two and still talking about western education being Haram is only an indication of your idiocy. We have western education, probably some of us more than your father does. In this frame is a Professor of Cyber Security & a degree holder of English literature, who despite not being english, but speaks English better than everyone in your family.
Dear @muhammadpate,
A poll I ran under this post suggested that, if this statement was actually from you, then you lied. The poll shows an overwhelming level of dissatisfaction, which every single Nigerian has a terrible story to tell about the Nigerian health system. The gaps are enormous; from affordability, to access, to medical personnel shortages, to infrastructure decline. People die on account of one or combinations of these factors & you politicians keep telling lies. These numbers are more than statistics; they reflect real experiences and frustrations.
@KabirMisali@tudunwada__mi Zai yi ta ihu yana cewa, "A Kara min yan mintoti Ko zan gyara" kamar yadda wani babban Shehi yayi ta yi da ya zo mutuwa a Faransa.๐คก
1. Having 2.2 in engineering today as a fresh graduate keeps you at a disadvantage. But no hope is lost. Use your service year to equip yourself with skills; MATLAB, Python, & industry specific softwares that are related to your field. Get mentorship & be focused. Pray hard.
2. Anyone who thinks IT is a waste of time doesn't know what he is doing. You're on the right track. Get the requisite IT skills and get a good class of degree.
3. Please if you have a job (health related) in Abuja, someone is interested.
4. Ameen Jazakumullahu khayr. There will always be those that attack the religion. There will always be those that stand to attack back. Sunnat-Allah.
5. A lot of graduates looking for NYSC placement in NNPC or multinationals. At the moment, that is not available anymore. I'd rather advice you use your service year to equip yourself with skills and then apply for Graduate Internships after the NYSC toget requisite experience for jobs.
6. Writing academic papers is a good skill. Read about it, & you can join hands to start together with other experienced persons before you start writing alone. Best of luck.
7. Ameen. Jazakumullahu.
8. Second wife. Allah knows the best time.๐ Jazakumullahu khayr.
9. I appreciate also, so much. You can drop the contact. Permission granted. You that said, "Hidima is not just a name, it is an attitude". Yes it is.๐
10. Bro, automotive engineering is a classical engineering course with ample opportunities. Do not limit yourself to just the job space in Nigeria. Look beyond. Just learn it well, and make a good class sof degree. The sky is your starting point in sha Allah.
11. That person seeking for PGD at NSUK, someone thinks if you don't have plenty money, you can't keep up with the fee. Please reconsider.
12. Malam Abba @abu_haneeef, someone asking of my babe in ATBU ๐. Ku ji tsoron Allah, i didn't have any.
13. Thank you very much. Very well appreciated. It is a great pleasure too. Go ahead and share the contact.
Sorry I couldn't pick all.
Mentorship selection process is ongoing. In sha Allah we will notify you via this handle when it is ready. Also, follow #coachtheyoung @philosofaith_ for updates.