A FORMER Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, retd, has lamented that all was not well with Nigeria, noting that the implementation of the proposals made in the 2014 Confab report would engender peace and unity in the country. General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) He also called for a review of the country’s federal system in order to achieve stability and harmony.

Speaking at Araya, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State during the third session of the Sixth Synod of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Gowon noted that the provision of grazing reserves would not put an end to the menace of herdsmen across the country. Represented by a former Minister of Information and Culture, Prof Jerry Gana, Gowon, who spoke on the theme: Winning Together said the 2014 confab had the best responses to the problems bedevilling Nigeria. His words:”Given the numerous cultural, political and historical diversities within the country, only a federal structure can provide a sustainable basis for our living in peace, security, and harmony. “To function well, our federal structure must be fair, balanced, equitable and functional.

The federating units must be strong enough. “Beyond the issue of the fundamental structure of the federation in terms of the centre and federating units, we must agree together on the devolution of power from the centre to the federating units. This is the heart of the demand for restructuring. “Beyond this, we must also justly and fairly resolve the very contentious issue of fiscal federalism especially in matters of revenue mobilization and resource ownership and control.

The matter of who gets what, where and how much is everywhere in the world very fundamental. You cannot wish it away. Look at it now and resolve it justly, clearly and equitably so that we can live together in peace. “We asked for the kind of good leadership that produces good governance. Restructuring alone cannot do it. Proper allocation of resources cannot do it alone. We need good leadership because resources have to be used wisely, properly and with accountability. “ Stressing the need for government to give top priority to matters of community peace and security, he said grazing reserves was not the answer to the menace of herdsmen. Meanwhile, the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt Rev John Aruakpor presented the Diocesan Prestigious Award of Honour to 13 persons in appreciation of their contribution to the development of the Isoko nation.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/implementation-confab-report-can-save-nigeria-gowon/

I feel we should save all the trouble and just adopt the 1963 constitution with some amendments.

True confessions after biafra@50 the last time he said that he thought nigeria will be more united after the war. Seems this man dey regret now

The same report Buhari kept in the archives...... Nigerians will correct the mistake of 2015 in 2019 if nature doesn't do that for us

Nothing can save Nigeria.

I repeat, Nothing can save Nigeria

Not Confab,

Not restructuring

Not APC,

Not Buhari,

cos Nigeria was a forced union.

Fight Biafrans all you want

mbaboy:
The same report Buhari kept in the archives...... Nigerians will correct the mistake of 2015 in 2019 if nature doesn't do that for us

Buhari's election is the worst thing to happen to Nigeria in recent history

God bless kanu and ipob

Emycord:
True confessions after biafra@50 the last time he said that he thought nigeria will be more united after the war. Seems this man dey regret now

After 50years of victory against Biafrans

Gowon still feels defeated

Fact: Nigeria will never be united

Biafra can never be defeated
cos Biafra is a spirit and not a personality

aolawale025:
I feel we should save all the trouble and just adopt the 1963 constitution with some amendments.

nothing is working in this country,i wonder why we can't try to try another system of government,since this system of government has failed us

Lol... The man that couldn't implement aburi accord ... If there should be one man all woes of Nigeria should be blamed for... Is this man.....

He trew the only chance Nigeria had of being a country like America....

Look at him calling for confab implementation....

Our heroes past was invain indeed..

Leaders which IQ was 1%-20%

Old senile docile glut.. he couldn't implement Aburi Accord and want Buhari to implement confab..

The diabolical afonja will be pained, though I know deep in the hearts they love what biafrans are doing because they know they can,t do it due to their cowardice.... Can anyone remain "if Biafra go, afonjas will go" ...diabolical afonjas just want biafrans to fight for the, period...they enjoy all the brouhaha

NaijaMutant:


After 50years of victory against Biafrans

Gowon still feels defeated

Fact: Nigeria will never be united

Biafra can never be defeated
cos Biafra is a spirit and not a personality

its a movement not about ojukwu, kanu, uwaz, etc its not about massob ipob bim or whatever its about a people. Even ojukwu if he rises from the dead cannot stop it even if kanu renounces we wont leave biafra

That's the reasonable thing that'll engender unity, growth, fairness and justice.

But those gang of hegemonic parasitic establishment will not agree.

Like lazy leeches they continue to suck blood at the detriment of others.

Lol