Danladi7:
Dont mind those igbo they way the sound very illogical with their hate,lies and tribalism is amazing!

cry cry baby tribe!

7lives:


Tinubu this Tinubu that, Tinubu is the reason PDP could not put her house in other.
Abeg buy a brain if you no get, or borrow some ok?.

Danladi7:

Igbo and poor logic

Ambode should be the one to go and meet them if indeed he is the one begging.But na you SS/SE are coming to meet him in lagos na

Abi which kind people with a strange grandiose deg lusion be this?

timsTNA:


What does poor logic mean? Is that your definition when the truth doesn't suit your ego? Stop begging fir meetings, anything Yoruba come into, they destroy with tribalism, gossip and backbiting. We don't need you to ruin the ss/se political bond. Go and kiss hausa ass

Magnifico2000:

Fayose will never come to that meeting.

Southern Governors Agitate For Restructuring, Unity Of Nigeria

October 23, 2017



By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that will entrench true federalism as well as restate commitment to the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria.

The Governors present include the Six Southwest Govs: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.

Also present are the Governor’s of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and Ebonyi State, David Umahi.

The Deputy Governors of Anambra, Dr Nkem Okeke and Cross River State, Professor Ivara Esu are also present at the event.

Reading the communique at the end of the meeting, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the Southern Governor’s Forum restated its commitment to a united, indivisible Nigeria.

He said the summit also reiterated its position on true federalism and devolution of powers and also restated its commitment to collaborate in the region for the growth and development of their economies.

Ambode added that the summit restated commitment to security of lives and properties of the citizens as well as emphasized the need for effective linkage of good infrastructure within the sphere of southern Nigeria.

Earlier in his opening speech at the summit, Ambode said previous Forum held in the past achieved much, but noted that there “is still a lot to be done. There is certainly a lot to be done about true federalism, an issue that requires urgent, meticulous and proactive attention from the Forum.

“No less disturbing is the failure to undertake the periodic review of the review allocation formula as provided for by the 1999 Constitution to reflect evolving realities. This is another critical matter that ought to engage this Forum in order to enhance the viability of the state and local governments as well as their capacity to fulfill their developmental roles in the polity.”

The governor decried that states were being disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the federal government, saying that this “is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the federal government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of the states.”

He said that the productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most of the states were stifled thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.

Ambode explained that the state had fought and won several legal battles since 1999, which had systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability, adding that over the years, the state “has won legal control over the management of its environment, control of urban and physical planning, regulation of overhead masts, registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants and control of her inland waterways.”

According to him, “The victory does not belong to Lagos alone, but to all other states in the federation and which they must explore significantly. I believe if Lagos has been able to achieve so much fighting singly, the Forum can accomplish much more by thinking, planning, strategizing and acting together.”

Ambode stated that the resuscitation of the Southern Governors Forum was coming at a most appropriate time.

“As we are aware, the Senate and House of Representatives are currently harmonizing their differences on the proposed amendments of the 1999 Constitution before they are transmitted to the State House of Assemblies for approval. It is important for this Forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective House of Assemblies to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said.

 

He said that the first achievement of the Forum was its collective advocacy for the special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Accounts, which resulted in the current formula of 13 percent accruing for derivation in allocating revenues from the Federation Account.

namet:



True, but the basic structure of the forum is lopsided. Udom Emmanuel presently chairs SE and SS integration/cooperation effort. I suspect that is why he is chosen to co-host the forum with Ambode. For this purpose however, I think each of the regions should come and negotiate their position. One region should not negotiate or speak on behalf of another.

The SE and SS regions share a common history. The people and culture are largely the same. They have always lived together like brothers and sisters. For forums of this nature, with serious socio-political and economic implications, no region should represent the other and each of the regions should be given an opportunity to speak for itself and on its behalf.

This is not to counter or to discredit the fact that the SE and SS people are one people with strong historical ties. For the purposes upon which this Southern Governors Forum is predicated on, I am suggesting that each of the regions should be allowed to express themselves, without one representing the other.

The present clamor for succession is seen to be championed by the Igbos only. Cries of marginalization are heard loudest from the Igbos because their experience is slightly different from that of the South South region. That is not to say the feelings are not mutual. These people have had different distinct experiences in Nigeria. I AM SAYING LET THREE GOVERNORS CO-CHAIR THE SOUTHERN GOVERNORS FORUM SO THAT EACH OF THE THREE REGIONS REPRESENT THEMSELVES. From there, they can elect one governor as the Chairman of the forum.

namet:
True, but the basic structure of the forum is lopsided. Udom Emmanuel presently chairs SE and SS integration/cooperation effort. I suspect that is why he is chosen to co-host the forum with Ambode. For this purpose however, I think each of the regions should come and negotiate their position. One region should not negotiate or speak on behalf of another.

The SE and SS regions share a common history. The people and culture are largely the same. They have always lived together like brothers and sisters. For forums of this nature, with serious socio-political and economic implications, no region should represent the other and each of the regions should be given an opportunity to speak for itself and on its behalf.

This is not to counter or to discredit the fact that the SE and SS people are one people with strong historical ties. For the purposes upon which this Southern Governors Forum is predicated on, I am suggesting that each of the regions should be allowed to express themselves, without one representing the other.

The present clamor for succession is seen to be championed by the Igbos only. Cries of marginalization are heard loudest from the Igbos because their experience is slightly different from that of the South South region. That is not to say the feelings are not mutual. These people have had different distinct experiences in Nigeria. I AM SAYING LET THREE GOVERNORS CO-CHAIR THE SOUTHERN GOVERNORS FORUM SO THAT EACH OF THE THREE REGIONS REPRESENT THEMSELVES. From there, they can elect one governor as the Chairman of the forum.