Human Rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said
restructuring of the Nigerian economy is key to
finding solution to the myriads of problems facing the
nation.
Falana, who said the ongoing debate about
restructuring in the country had centred on devolution
of powers without responsibilities and as well quest
to satisfy ethnic groups, said the bottomline of
restructuring which the agitators had failed to address
is economy.
The legal luminary, who spoke on the theme: “The
Nation Nigeria: Restructuring, Secession or Status Quo
– the Way Forward” at the Obafemi Adewale
Colloquium and Law Dinner organised by the Young
Lawyers Forum of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ado
Ekiti Branch to mark Adewale’s 60th birthday, said
the type of restructuring that Nigeria needs must be
one that would focus on the economy.
He charged lawyers to fight for the redemption of the
country, saying: “For us as lawyers, we must save
our society. If we are going to join the struggle for
restructuring, we should not join as politicians seeking
transfer of power to the regions. Let it be for
reduction of power at the centre, transfer of power to
the states.
“Let us seek reduction of cost of governance. Let us
seek right to education. Let us seek right to equitable
distribution of wealth. Let us seek the need to fight
the lopsided appointments in the country. Let us talk
about economic restructuring.
“Majority of our people are poor and they are battling
with survival. If you want more powers from Abuja,
it is not relevant to them. Restructuring that has to do
with job-creation for the youths. The resources of this
country are enormous to accommodate the demands
of the youths, women have to be factored into
restructuring, the unemployed people, the masses,
the peasant farmers, the workers. Nobody is talking
about them.
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“The economy of this country must be restructured.
Restructuring is not about satisfying ethnic groups, it
is about addressing the national question. When we
address the national question, we are trying to find
out who gets what and how. We have almost the
worst income disparity in the world where a few
people are dangerously rich while a vast majority are
wallowing in poverty. It cannot continue,” Falana said.
He advised that the country’s marginal oil fields
should be shared with a view to redistribute wealth
instead of being sold.
“Why are we selling the oil fields to individuals when
the states are suffering? Why don’t we sell or lease
them to the states so that they can make money to
run the business of governance?, he queried.
Falana, who said the fight against corruption was
only at the surface level, charged the Federal
Government to tackle cases of corruption through
necessary framework and address basic necessities
cum social security that will discourage graft.
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According to him, countries that have significantly
reduced corruption have in place systems including
effective healthcare delivery system, health
insurance, mortgage and effective public
transportation.
“When you address basic necessities of life, you don’t
have to preach against corruption. Those who engage
in corruption will be seen as mad when basic needs
are met”.
In his remark, Adewale who appreciated the young
lawyers for the honour, advised them to be of good
conduct, remain focused and follow in the footsteps
of great lawyers who had made landmarks in the
profession.
He urged them to continue to strive for the
betterment of the society and restoration of dignity to
humanity.​
Source: http://dailypost.ng/2017/10/22/falana-sets-agenda-restructuring-nigeria/

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