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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 24, 2006



President to Welcome Nigerian President to the White House






...Read the full article.

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Whoever posted this forgot to mention the main issue on the agenda. Lobbying Bush to support his third term agenda!

:sad: It will be really interesting to see how he hope to sway the US to endorse his life presidency ambition.

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It would have been good if only this president and others in positions of power in Abuja could get a taste of what many of their fellow Nigerians have to go through when travelling overseas.

I believe a good old fashioned gloveless strip searching of the hole at his posterior would do wonders for his thinking process.

Unfortunately, since he appears to rely on a private jet, while others have to make do with either no national airline or a corruptly run one, he will not be able to experience, first hand the reported shabby treatments and flitting on foreign airlines others have to endure. That makes it possible for him and others in similar postions to continue to be oblivious to the plight of the ordinary Nigerian.

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It will be really interesting to see how he hopes to sway the US to endorse his life presidency ambition.

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Extremely easy. By simply doing exactly what all past Nigerian leaders save for M.M did. Self abegnating pandering to all the whims of the West. A few:
-Giving up Charles Taylor
-Absolute concessions to the Oil companies in the Delta,
- Military "cooperation" in the gulf of guinea, e.t.c.

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To all our DC area residents:

I can design anti-3rd term placards to specification at low prices. ;)

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President Obasanjo Meets US President Bush: Over Regional Security Issues

By Paul I. Adujie

Lawcareer@msn.com

New York, United States

Man to man, eyeball to eyeball must be the dominating ambience of President Obasanjo's meeting with President Bush as they meet in a matter of days.

President Obasanjo must politely inform his host, and insist that Nigeria's internal affairs remain just that, internal. As a spate of recent news reports suggest unsavory developments and attempts, including active preparations by the US government to send troops to Nigeria, particularly, our Niger Delta Region. Methinks there are no circumstances under which American military incursion or intervention in Nigeria will be acceptable or even tolerable.

President Obasanjo must convey an unmistakably clear message to his American host, that Nigeria remains open to a great partnership that benefits both sides.

And that such great partnership must rest on the foundations of mutual trust, admiration and above all, respect.

Nigeria must therefore inform our American partners that managing the current hostage-kidnapping crises, must remain essentially, in the hands of Nigerian citizens. Nigerian private citizens with access or clout with the militants; and Nigerian public officials should conduct the "negotiations".

Usurpation of the powers and prestige of the Nigerian people and government by the US or UK must not be allowed. Nigeria's Chief Edwin Clark is right in stating his condemnations of non-Nigerians who were attempting direct negotiations with MEND and or, other militants in Nigeria's Niger Delta hostage crises.

Chief Clark rightly said the following: Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday, carpeted the British and American governments for negotiating directly the release of the three foreign oil workers— two Americans and one Briton— kidnapped and held hostage by militants in the Niger Delta for the past 34 days with a group of Ijaw youths.

Chief Clark who spoke to Vanguard at his Warri residence said it was "undiplomatic and offensive" for the British and American governments to enter such talks with youths when the elders and leaders of Ijaw nation had met and made some pronouncements on the matter regarding the release.

He said he was particularly disappointed that the British High Commissioner to Nigeria , Mr. Richard Gozney, who visited him at his Kiagbodo country home when he arrived Nigeria would involve himself in such a mission that tended to undermine the sovereignty of Nigeria.

His words: "I understand the position of the United States and Britain but honestly I do not think it is in the place of US and UK to directly intervene when the Federal Government is there to discuss the release of the hostages with any group in the country.

"Nigeria is not America or Britain. It is a foreign country and whatever negotiations to be done should be done by the Federal Government through the state government and the leaders of the area." http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/cover/march06/24032006/f424032006.html

It must be clear to everyone, that neither the UK nor the US would have it any other way, if the tables were turned. The UK or the US will not allow Nigeria to negotiate with hostage takers on UK or US soil

Additionally, there have been repeated news reports with suggestions that the US is at the verge of stationing it armed forces and troops on the Gulf of Guinea to protect American "interests" in the regions, American "interests" also known as oil!

President Obasanjo must remind the Americans that Nigeria, nay Africa will not accept a new colonial usurpation of our continent. And that, even without atomic or nuclear armaments, Nigeria, Africa and our friends outside of Africa will resist re-colonization of our continent.

It must be made clear to the White House that Nigeria remain interested in genuine partnership between our nations of equals. We will remain engaged and focused on the advantages of our partnership with its mutual benefits and understanding, including respect for our respective sovereignties.

We must oppose any attempt by anyone to re-colonize our country and our continent under any pretext, camouflage or façade.

President Obasanjo must make it clear to his friend at the White House, the need for America to cease and desist from making calculated and manipulative incendiary remarks about Nigeria's political structures. Our American friends must be advised to resist their urge to rely on rumors emanating from beer parlors and pepper-soup joints in Nigeria. America must instead trust her Ambassador in Nigeria.
America therefore must instead, return to appropriate use of proper diplomatic and government to government channels in her dealings with Nigeria . There are of course other legitimate routes, such as business to business and between multilateral organizations etc where American and Nigerian mutual concerns can be addressed.

President Obasanjo must register his angst with President Bush in connection with the current White House penchant to make public statements and sundry pronouncements that seem always to undermine the people and government of Nigeria. Such attitudes or practices by America are not reminiscent of great friendships.

President Obasanjo must remind his American counterpart that Nigeria value American friendship and partnership and that it is nigh for reciprocity.

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Villagers, remember when I said talk alone is cheap if it is not backed by action. check article on the home page, "When talk alone is cheap". "This is operation swing into action"

I won't be able to make it to DC on wednesday but I am calling my congress man, my senator, the hon.Evan Bayh and the white house, in my own small way, I will make Obasanjo's visit very unpleasant for him. I want you guys to do the same. If you are in the states, canada or even in Europe, call and email the white house. Its not like despotic Obasanjo regime, they will answer your call and give it some attention. As a matter of fact, I am writing some New York and DC area dailies.

This is what we should be doing, expose them for what they are, undemocratic, corrupt and brutal dictators.

Villagers, we have opined enough, this is our moment in history, lets seize it.

May God continue to bless the people of Nigeria.

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A meeting of presidents of two countries as different as night is from day. Interesting.

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You guys in DC, hope you'll do something with this?

We are waiting for him in London!!! Let him come and hear what Nigerians in London think of his third third agenda and governance, we are already aware of his itinerary and we'll block him at every turn!! ka Chineke me ezeoku!

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Here is the current list of nations with travel warning from US State Department:

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Côte d'Ivoire 03/03/2006
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza 02/27/2006
Nigeria 02/17/2006
Algeria 02/15/2006
Sudan 02/06/2006
Pakistan 01/27/2006
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 01/20/2006
Colombia 01/18/2006
Afghanistan 01/09/2006
Kenya 12/30/2005
Iran 12/29/2005
Iraq 12/29/2005
Saudi Arabia 12/23/2005
Nepal 12/15/2005
Haiti 11/22/2005
Indonesia 11/18/2005
Zimbabwe 11/14/2005
Lebanon 11/07/2005
Liberia 11/04/2005
Yemen 10/28/2005
Burundi 10/19/2005
Bosnia-Herzegovina 08/01/2005
Somalia 07/21/2005
Uzbekistan 07/01/2005
Central African Republic 04/19/2005
Philippines 03/23/2005

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

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Here is travel warning concerning Nigeria from US State Department

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This information is current as of today, Sat Mar 25 12:28:01 2006.
NIGERIA
February 17, 2006
This Travel Warning is being re-issued to note the deteriorating security situation in the Niger Delta region. It supersedes the Travel Warning for Nigeria issued January 20, 2006.
The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Nigeria. The lack of law and order in Nigeria poses considerable risks to travelers. Violent crime committed by ordinary criminals, as well as by persons in police and military uniforms, can occur throughout the country.
The security situation in the Delta region has deteriorated significantly. Travel to the region remains very dangerous and should be avoided. On January 11, 2006, one American and three other expatriates aboard an oilfield service vessel were kidnapped off the coast of Bayelsa State. Over the last several months, the region has been subjected to a series of attacks on oil company facilities that may be coordinated and have resulted in the death of over twenty security personnel. A militant group claiming responsibility for the recent kidnapping has made public threats against oil company employees and their families, demanding they leave the region.
In recent months, Lagos and Abuja have also witnessed spikes in crime. Some expatriates have been robbed in the outlying Lagos suburb of Lekki, and in Abuja, the Maitama area has seen a series of home invasions. In a working class section of mainland Lagos, an October 2005 clash between police and residents left several dead. Even Victoria and Ikoyi Islands, which are generally safer than other parts of Lagos, have experienced attempted bank robberies, and have seen an increase in smash-and-grab car robberies, including some involving expatriates.
Religious tension between some Muslim and Christian communities results in occasional acts of isolated communal violence that could erupt quickly and without warning. The states of Kano and Kaduna are particularly volatile. Rival ethnic groups have clashed violently in the Niger Delta region around Warri city and in Southeast Plateau State. Senior al-Qaida leadership has expressed interest publicly in overthrowing the government of Nigeria. Links also were uncovered connecting Nigerians to al-Qaida in 2004.
Road travel is dangerous. Robberies by armed gangs have been reported on rural roads and within major cities. Travelers should avoid driving at night. Because of poor vehicle maintenance and driving conditions, public transportation throughout Nigeria can be dangerous and should be avoided. Taxis pose risks because of the possibility of fraudulent or criminal operators, old and unsafe vehicles, and poorly maintained roads. Road travel in Lagos is banned between 7:00 and 10:00 AM on the last Saturday of every month for municipal road cleanup; police vigilantly enforce the ban.
Most Nigerian airlines have aging fleets, and maintenance and operational procedures may be inadequate to ensure passenger safety. Domestic passenger airliner crashes in October and December 2005 resulted in numerous deaths. Because international flights tend to meet higher safety standards than domestic Nigerian flights, travelers should attempt to get direct international flights to/from their Nigerian destination, rather than transiting another Nigerian city such as Lagos. For domestic travel between Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, the U.S. Government encourages its employees to use Virgin Nigeria Airlines or Aero Contractors.
Some Nigeria-based criminals conduct advance fee fraud and other scams that target foreigners worldwide. These fraudulent activities pose great risk of financial loss. Recipients traveling to Nigeria to pursue such fraudulent offers have been subject to physical harm, and local police authorities are often unwilling to help in such cases. No one should provide personal financial or account information to unknown parties. Under no circumstances should U.S. citizens travel to Nigeria without a valid visa -- an invitation to enter Nigeria without a visa is normally indicative of illegal activity. Furthermore, the ability of U.S. Embassy officers to extricate U.S. citizens from unlawful business deals and their consequences is limited. Persons contemplating business deals in Nigeria are strongly urged to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of State before providing any information or making any financial commitments. See the Department of State's publications “Tips For Business Travelers To Nigeria” at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_2113.html, and “Nigerian Advanced Fee Fraud” at http://www.state.gov/www/regions/africa/naffpub.pdf.
Americans who travel to Nigeria despite this Travel Warning should obtain the latest health information before departing the U.S. The websites of the U.S. Center for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov and the World Health Organization at http://www.who.int have up-to-date information on outbreaks of contagious and tropical diseases. Americans considering travel to Nigeria should also read the Department’s Fact Sheet on Avian Influenza at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1181.html and consult with their personal physicians concerning avian influenza.
U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Nigeria are strongly advised to register through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. Periodically, travel by U.S. mission personnel is restricted based on changing security conditions, often due to crime, general strikes, or student/political demonstrations or disturbances. U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria can be contacted by phone at <234>(9) 461-4000. American citizens may contact the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos at 011 <234>(1) 261-1215 during business hours. For after-hours emergencies call <234> (1) 261-1414, 261-0195, 261-0078, 261-0139, or 261-6477. You may also visit the embassy’s website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov.
U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State's most recent Consular Information Sheet for Nigeria, the Department's brochure, Tips for Business Travelers to Nigeria, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, which are located on the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_928.html

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The nonsense from Paul Adujie has NOTHING to do with Nigeria or with the people of Nigeria. Instead, it is all about the overloaded ego of one man.

Nigerians have no roads, no schools, no safety, no laws, NOTHING from this man.
The Adujie’s man is yet to obey the laws of Nigeria. His man is above the laws of Nigeria, while Bush tries hard, or at least must be forced, to obey the laws of USA.

The Messiah of Aso Rock is the ONLY law in Nigeria; he controls the judicial, the legislative, and the executive branches of government in Nigeria. Therefore, USA and the President of USA must respect the wishes of the King of Nigeria or else the world will end today for millions of Americans.

It is interesting to study the list of nations with warning:
I do not see Ghana, Cameroon or UAE on the list.
Pakistan, Iraq, and Iran are there.
If Mr. Adujie would go to other publications of US government, such as CIA World Factbook, from 1998 to the present time, may be he will begin to understand how his King has COMPLETELY rubbished Nigeria.

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Omoba,
You may have missed the fact that this is an official press release from the White Press Department.