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I have just read another thread here about EFCC interim report on Odili and Arumemi-Johnson. The words are not mine, but there seem to be evidence of a link between the two and the disappearance of large sum of money;
Interim EFCC Report
What comment now from Naija Ninja?
Interim EFCC Report
xiv. It was further established that Rockson Engineering Company Limited transferred over $120million through JM/JEM Air and one Thomas Eggar, a lawyer in the UK, to various bank accounts overseas. Over GBP2million and EURO 1million were also transferred overseas in the same manner. These transfers were done between January and November 2006.
It is important to note that all the naira denomination of these transfers were direct lodgements originating from Rivers state Government accounts.
xv. It has also been established that Mr Arumemi-Ikhide the business partner of the Rivers State Governor, is the owner of ARIK AIR LIMITED. He used monies received from the Rivers state Government to acquire all the assets and aircrafts of the company estimated to be worth over =N= 25billion.
xvi. The Political and business relationship between Dr. Odili and Mr Arumemi-Ikhide has become more obvious since the former's declaration to run for the Presidency. Investigation conducted at various hotels such as Transcorp Hilton, le Meridien, Sheraton etc in Abuja revealed that the Odili campaign organization made bookings worth =N=130 million through his campaign management team. The money came directly from the accounts of Arik Air Ltd. The origin of the money is linked directly to Mr. Arumemi-Ikhide for Dr. Odili's campaign.
It is important to note that all the naira denomination of these transfers were direct lodgements originating from Rivers state Government accounts.
xv. It has also been established that Mr Arumemi-Ikhide the business partner of the Rivers State Governor, is the owner of ARIK AIR LIMITED. He used monies received from the Rivers state Government to acquire all the assets and aircrafts of the company estimated to be worth over =N= 25billion.
xvi. The Political and business relationship between Dr. Odili and Mr Arumemi-Ikhide has become more obvious since the former's declaration to run for the Presidency. Investigation conducted at various hotels such as Transcorp Hilton, le Meridien, Sheraton etc in Abuja revealed that the Odili campaign organization made bookings worth =N=130 million through his campaign management team. The money came directly from the accounts of Arik Air Ltd. The origin of the money is linked directly to Mr. Arumemi-Ikhide for Dr. Odili's campaign.
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Response to the last two postings by alghaita ganga
Naija Ninja is not a betting man either but Ninja hopes the good guys last long and not die young like one of my lyrical heroes said. I am just not a fan of hearsay especially when serious accusations and defamation of individuals are involved. In those cases, I would rather deal with facts (such as authentic EFCC documents) and not hearsay even from the Press.
AERO has been and will always be the benchmark for Nigerian Aviation, an airline with a rich long history that has no match in Nigeria. To list Virgin Nigeria and Bellview alongside AERO is somewhat disrespectful to AERO, me thinks! But I do get your point!
I concur, its a shame they don't operate beyond the African shores, their livery would have been appreciated worldwide.
Having digested the EFCC document and without verifying its authenticity or the source of the document, all I have to say to those allegations is: Nigeria is a democratically governed nation, there's a rule of law, arrest the culprits (if they haven't already escaped in women's clothing!), charge them, give them the right to defend themselves in a court of law, let the justice system do its job, if found guilty, punish them according to the law.
Finally, for our (Aviators') sakes, transfer ownership of Arik Air to the Rivers State Government. Will that shut up the mouths of those making all these noises? I hope so!
Fine the money would have been best spent taking care of problems in River State, so an alternative solution like I already suggested in one of my previous posts is for the Federal Government to buy Arik off Rivers State Government and then make it a PLC, issue share options and make it a company owned by Nigerians!
Now, that's what I'm talking about!
AERO has been and will always be the benchmark for Nigerian Aviation, an airline with a rich long history that has no match in Nigeria. To list Virgin Nigeria and Bellview alongside AERO is somewhat disrespectful to AERO, me thinks! But I do get your point!
I concur, its a shame they don't operate beyond the African shores, their livery would have been appreciated worldwide.
Having digested the EFCC document and without verifying its authenticity or the source of the document, all I have to say to those allegations is: Nigeria is a democratically governed nation, there's a rule of law, arrest the culprits (if they haven't already escaped in women's clothing!), charge them, give them the right to defend themselves in a court of law, let the justice system do its job, if found guilty, punish them according to the law.
Finally, for our (Aviators') sakes, transfer ownership of Arik Air to the Rivers State Government. Will that shut up the mouths of those making all these noises? I hope so!
Fine the money would have been best spent taking care of problems in River State, so an alternative solution like I already suggested in one of my previous posts is for the Federal Government to buy Arik off Rivers State Government and then make it a PLC, issue share options and make it a company owned by Nigerians!
Now, that's what I'm talking about!
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http://www.punchontheweb.com/Articl....00709210565081
Now that you've read the article, I am curious to know from those moaning about Arik's aircraft lying on the ground doing nothing, how many aircraft are we talking about here?
Now that you've read the article, I am curious to know from those moaning about Arik's aircraft lying on the ground doing nothing, how many aircraft are we talking about here?
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Can this be 4 Real
dejidip
what has hapened to Surely Not? i bet he could shed some light on things here,he was very much in the know a few years back,and had a lot of insider infor on the VK developments.......
We should ask him formally to spill the truth on the 10k usd trip
what has hapened to Surely Not? i bet he could shed some light on things here,he was very much in the know a few years back,and had a lot of insider infor on the VK developments.......
We should ask him formally to spill the truth on the 10k usd trip
Jagunmolu they will all learn It's nice to have a beautiful building but buildings don't fly airplanes that's a job for well paid pilot.
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Revelations
Gentlemen,the beat goes on,its begining to get clearer and clearer we shall soon know the whole truth and it shall set us all free,quite an interesting debate and revelations,those in glass houses should not throw stones,what goes around comes around,as per bread thats what we are in bussiness for,but we should stay legal,not chalking up 180 hours a month at the behest of your employer,but run the risk of losing your beloved license,all operators are the same,something happens and you are disowned bigtime,guys beware theres also a new bill that sends you to jail if anything happens think about it,as for me WILL FLY FOR FOOD with SENSE.All that glitters is not GOLD
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jagunmolu,
Where do you get a figure like 180 hrs a month from? I would like to believe you know something that amounts to pilots flying over the Duty Time Regulations. If so, I am not surprised, but we can come to that that later. Would you say this is fact/close to the truth/or just something you believe is happening?
but we should stay legal,not chalking up 180 hours a month at the behest of your employer,but run the risk of losing your beloved license,
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Gentlemen,the beat goes on,its begining to get clearer and clearer we shall soon know the whole truth and it shall set us all free,quite an interesting debate and revelations,those in glass houses should not throw stones,what goes around comes around,as per bread thats what we are in bussiness for,but we should stay legal,not chalking up 180 hours a month at the behest of your employer,but run the risk of losing your beloved license,all operators are the same,something happens and you are disowned bigtime,guys beware theres also a new bill that sends you to jail if anything happens think about it,as for me WILL FLY FOR FOOD with SENSE.All that glitters is not GOLD
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Over The Limit
Guys,this is not hearsay or a spritly gist i know for a fact that the bluetail accident has not taught a lot of us anything,PILOTS are still willingly or out of ignorance going over and above the legal limits.its not personal guys,if you are a culprit, its time to look in wards and change,please dont take this PERSONAL, its a safety issue.Recently there was a CRASH in PHUKET want to know what caused it?MINIMUM REST,MULTIPLE SECTORS,SIMPLYFATIGUE, bigtime,theres no need to spoil for a fight becos that is not what is intended,just awareness so we do not fall victims,should an accident or incident occur,the facts always come to the fore.May we not be used as examples for the wrong reasons.lets all have a change of attitude and put our EGO,S aside for once , you old and bold ones that are above mistakes i wish you all well,a word is enough for ........................
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Good Talk
I KNOW GOOD ADVICE WHEN I SEE OR HEAR ONE.GENTLEMEN LETS ACT RESPONSIBLY AND STAY LEGAL.WE OWE OURSELVES THAT.YOU DONT BELIEVE YOU NEED TO CONFORM?TRY AN INCIDENT,AND IT BECOMES VERY CLEAR INDEED.HOSSANA TODAY/HANG HIM TOMORROW SYNDROME.STAY SAFE AND LEGAL.
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Aero/vk/Arik
My Brother very true,and good advise from you,what i know of you has always been as an Officer and gentleman from the M 27 days, Alpha days .....
and up into the commercial world. hotmj43
Peace always South of LG
and up into the commercial world. hotmj43
Peace always South of LG
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Tell me about it guys.
You cant really blame anyone here or criticize until you actually find yourself in the shoes they wear.
If the tin gods do it, how in heavens name do you think a rookie could possibly complain or even attempt to refuse being rostered to overfly.
The bosses do it, the management encourages it, the regulatory authority pretends it does'nt happen, what do you expect??!!!!
Our country shall remain a mess until we all rise up to fight for what's right, fair and justifiable.
Surely Not my friend seems to be quite busy now in BM; SN, my best regards.
HMJ we dey fight? PM me.
You cant really blame anyone here or criticize until you actually find yourself in the shoes they wear.
If the tin gods do it, how in heavens name do you think a rookie could possibly complain or even attempt to refuse being rostered to overfly.
The bosses do it, the management encourages it, the regulatory authority pretends it does'nt happen, what do you expect??!!!!
Our country shall remain a mess until we all rise up to fight for what's right, fair and justifiable.
Surely Not my friend seems to be quite busy now in BM; SN, my best regards.
HMJ we dey fight? PM me.
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TIN GODS DO IT/hahahahah
Yeah right TIN GODS/SUPER PILOTS/UNTOUCHABLES..............Its all crap,WHATS WRONG IS WRONG,And incidents and or accidents dont have any respect for tin gods that have no respect for rules and regulations,remember TENERIFE?PHUKET Most recently?My broda no operator repeat no operator will force you to do what is wrong, dont get me wrong ,they will use instruments of coercion et al to get you going.But the decision to stay alive is always yours to make,Do not allow those with ulterior motives(MANAGEMENT/MY BOY SYNDROME) pull you down with them......I repeat they will disown you if youre unlucky to be alive,May this not be our portion.It takes a great deal of courage in the face of this guys to say it as it is,but the choices is always ours to make;remember that;For the regulators that turn a blind eye,Every dog has its day;;;
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My question is what are we really doing about CRM in Nigeria at this age? I am hundred percent sure that both the pilots that exceed duty time as stipulated by regulations, the 'Tingods' and airline managements have been part of a CRM training somehow,and from the tales we continue to hear, it seems some people just attend these trainings to get per diem without benefiting from the trainings.Gentlemen, we are not leaving in the past anymore.
I personally will not work for any airline that does not take CRM seriously.And those that work for such airlines never cease to amaze me
There is always an option people.
I personally will not work for any airline that does not take CRM seriously.And those that work for such airlines never cease to amaze me
There is always an option people.
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Arik Files Application To US Dot
Arik air has finally applied to the US DOT to start operating flights to USA. However, they are also requesting an exemption to disclose their destination.
Arik Air requests that the United States destination city not be made public. Specifically, the requested exemption would authorize Arik Air to provide nonstop scheduled air transportation of persons, cargo and mail three times per week between Lagos, Nigeria and ............, United States, with all flights being operated under wet lease by an appropriately-qualified U.S. or foreign air carrier using its crew and Airbus A-340-500 aircraft configured at 282 seats.
Arik Air's planned nonstopscheduled services to....... , United States will begin with the initial flight departing Lagos no earlier than January 15, 2008. Arik Air will notify the Department once the start date has been finalized. Arik Air will offer three Lagos, Nigeria - , United States roundtrip flights per week, using wet-leased A340-500 wide-body aircraft configured in two-class seating (228 Economy, 54 Premium)
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Big Masquerade
BIG SECRET,BIG MASQUERADE,NON DISCLOSURE;VERY LAUGHABLE,THIS MUST INDEED BE A JOKE,I BET THATS A MILLENIUM STRATEGY, UP BLACKFACE THE BEAT SURELY GOES ON,WE AWAIT THE DEPARTURE TO SECRET DESTINATIONS WITH SECRET PASSENGERS.............................
THE BEAT SURELY GOES ON,WE AWAIT THE DEPARTURE TO SECRET DESTINATIONS WITH SECRET PASSENGERS.............................
