The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and a representative of the Yoruba Unity Forum, Chief Dipo Jemileyin, have called for the restructuring of Nigeria’s federal structure in line with the country’s peculiar circumstances.

They spoke during the ongoing 3rd Annual National Summit with the theme, “Reforming the Nigeria Federation Which Way Forward,” organised by Save Democracy Africa in Abuja on Monday.

This is even as a former President of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, expressed his confidence that “Nigeria has what it takes to deal with its internal issues and uphold the promise of the black race.”

He also said a deliberate policy by Tanzania’s founding fathers ensured that ethnic tensions which led several African nations to civil war were kept at bay.

Dogara, who was represented by Edward Pwajok, called for a proper audit and restructuring of our existing federal system to give a sense of belonging to all Nigerians.

According to him, in order for Nigeria to achieve true federalism, a unique system of federalism which takes into account our local circumstances should be created.

This, he said, should be complemented by visionary, selfless, prudent, intelligent and indefatigable leaders who could uphold the virtues of integrity and honour.

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Elections are coming and they would start telling us what we love to hear

Dogara and others in authority shouldn't be telling us we need restructuring. If they are sincere, they should kick-start the process and stop telling us what we know already.

On another note, even if we restructure, won't these same players bastardise the new venture? I'll support a new structure that would edge out the current and past political office holders or wither down their influence to a large extent.

LibertyRep:
Elections are coming and they would start telling us what we love to hear

...but what do you want to hear....?

Sai Baba?

While even Buhari's APC & the core north are just skeptical about the restructuring concept. Keep on decieving yourself Dogara.

Good move. igbos should start strategising and creating terms for restructure. We must speak with one voice that will favor our region and people as a nation.