Blue3k2:


Source: https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/09/16/is-the-federal-character-principle-necessary-by-kenneth-amaeshi/

TheGreenLand:
As long as an individual can do a great job, be a honest person and have the Interest of the citizen at heart (no matter the religion, sex, ethnicity, I'd rather let then do the job.

Religion and Tribalism is the main thing the evil politicians used and are still using to destroy the PEACE and UNITY of this GREAT nation.

And as long as the masses have this kind of mindset, we'll keep having this kind of leaders always.

chiefolododo:
It is necessary

akdjr:
[I invite these Wailers to view previous Directors of DSS and tell me where Buhari appointment actually deviated.

1999-2007
Head of State : Obasanjo
Zone. : South West
DSS Head. :Kayode Are
Zone. : South West

2007-2009
Head of State : YarAdya
Zone. : North West
DSS Head. : Afakriya Gadzama
Zone. : North East

2010-2015
Head of State : Jonathan
Zone. : South South
DSS Head. : Ita Ekpeyong
Zone. : South South

2015-2018
Head of State : Buhari
Zone. : North West
DSS Head. : Lawal Daura/Yusuf Bichi
Zone. : North West

Nigerians, tell me where this bigotry will lead you.

By Akin Omoz-Oarhe

I LOVE THROW BACK. IT HELPS IN RESHAPING OUR THINKING.*

*Below is how it was in GEJ's time:*
*"Secretary General of the Federarion"- Anyim Pius Anyim.*
*DG of DSS - Ita Ekpeyoung*
*"Minister of Petroleum" - Deiziani Alison Madueke*
*"Minister of Finance" - Ngozi Okonjo Iweala*
*CBN governor- Sanusi Lamido was removed in a controversial circumstances and replaced with "Godwin Emefiele"*
*Chief of Staff - Mike Oghiadomhe*
*"Accountant General of the Federarion -* *Jonah Otunia.*
*Chief of Army staff. Azubuike Ihejirika, later replaced by Kenneth Minima.*
1. *NIMET~Dr. Anthony Anuforom*
2. *NNPC~Eng. Andrew Yakubu*
3. *NIMASA~Patrick Apobolokemi*
4. *PENCOM~Mrs. Chinelo Anohu Amazu*
5. *FERMA~Engr. Chukwu Amuchi*
6. *DPR~Mr. George Osahon*
7. *"Bank Of Industry"~Ms. Evelyn Oputu*
8. *Nigerian Content Dev. Agency~Ernest Nwanpa*
9. *Consumer Protection Agency~Mrs Dupe Atoki*
10. *NCC~Engr. Eugene Juwa*
11. *NAMA~Engr. Nnamdi Udoh*
12. *NCAA~Engr. Akikuotu*
13. FAAN~*George Uriesi*
14. *NCAT~Capt. Chinere Kalu*
15. *SEC~Aruma Otteh*
16. *"Sovereign Wealth Fund~Uche Orji*
17. *NAFDAC~Dr Paul Orhil*
18. *FIIRO~Dr. Mrs. G. N Elemo*
19. *Maritime Academy Of Nigeria~Oron Joshua Okpo*
20. *Railway Corporation~Eng. Seyi Sijuwade*
21. *Nigerian Tourism Dev. Corporation~Mrs. Sally Mbanefoh*
22. *"Budget Office Of The Federation"~Dr Bright Okogwu*
23. *NERDC~Prof Godswill Obioma*
24. *NEXIM~Mr R. R Orya*
25. *Standard Organization Of Nigeria~Dr Joseph Odumodu*
26. *Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation~Emeka Nkem Mba*
27. *"Industrial Training Fund"~Prof. Longmas Wapmuk*
28. *National University Commission~Prof. Okojie*
29. *NESREA~Mrs. N.S Benebo*
30. *MDG Office~Dr. Precious Gbenio*
31. *"Surveyor General Of The Federation"~Peter Chigozie*
32. *Statistician General Of The Federation~Dr. Yemi Kale*
33. *"Accountant General Of The Federation"~Mr. Jonah Otunla*
34. *"Auditor General Of The Federation"~Samuel Yonongo Ukura*
35. *National Orientation Agency~Mike Omieri*
36. *News Agency Of Nigeria~Oluremi Oyo*
*Oluremi Oyo was replaced by Ima Niboro....from the South South.*
37. *NEPC E/S David I Adelugba*
38. *NEPZA~Mr. Olugbenga Kuye*
39. *BPP~Engr Emeka Ezeh*
40. *Niger Delta Ministry-Orubebe, etc.*

*All these happened yet some people kept quiet, now they are talking nonsense.*
*Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi led a delegation to protest the lopsidedness twice. "Jonathan promised to do something about it; he never did". "OPC founder, Faseun, took two-page advert in The Guardian in November 2011 to draw attention to it; nothing was done to correct it".*
*Many have forgotten it was like that in the First Republic. Akintola kept drawing our attention to it, but his outcry was overshadowed, indeed drowned, by the crisis in the Action Group. He always spoke of Ikejiani, Iketa-ani!!!*
*An aspect of efforts to correct it with Richard Akinjide as Education Minister led to crisis at Unilag instigated by Dr. Ben Nwabueze, now Professor. Akinjide sought to replace Prof. Eni Njoku with Prof. Saburi Biobaku. You may wish to remember that he was stabbed by an Adams, a Yoruba student in our accustomed detribalization and liberalism. Until Akinjide became minister of education under Balewa, the Yorubas hardly got federal scholarships. If at all it was tokenism.*

*Among the first set of Yorubas to benefit from Akinjide's attempted redress in 1965 was Professor Akinyemi to pursue his higher degrees at Cambridge. At the time just go to Yaba Tech, or NBC, especially Voice of Nigeria headed by Chinua Achebe, yes the same Achebe.*

*Go to all the Federal Govt parastatals of that era. What of federal civil service, particularly the upper echelon. It was then speculated at the time that the reason Zik did not cooperate with Awolowo in 1959 to form Govt was so that he could put his people in different vital positions in pursuit of his dream that it was a matter of time when the Igbos would dominate and rule the whole of Africa. At the time Njoku was at Unilag, Kenneth Dike was the Vice Chancellor at the University of Ibadan, appointed over the head of his superiors, "Oladele Ajose" who was in fact the only black already on the Academic Board of UI; Dr. Sanya Onabamiro; and Dr. Victor Oyenuga. Dike and Hezy Oluwasanmi were on the same level, the fourth ring. Dr. Francis Ibiam was chairman of Council. So, he went to London University to lobby for Kenneth Dike, his kinsman. Incidentally, Dike was in Canada at the time on sabbatical.*

*The Yoruba academics then led a protest delegation to Chief Awolowo at Oke Ado. He calmed them down and said the answer was in the West setting up its own university. He asked them to give him a paper. That was what led to the founding of the University of Ife!!!.*

*While Dike held sway, the halls, catering, drycleaning services were all dominated by Igbos.*

Enabulele George Osaze
Let me add to this, President Goodluck Jonathan removed General Dambazzau as the COAS and replaced him with General Ihejirika, he removed Afrikiya Gadzama as DSS boss and replaced him with Ita Ekpenyong, The economy team of this govt is dominated by Southerners but nobody is talking about it because it does not suit their narrative.

By Olalekan Richard author=REELnewz post=71271915]As Far As I Can Remember No Other Administration Has Attacked The Federal Character Principle As The A P C Led Govt.And Yes The F C P Is Fvckin Necessary,it Has Helped In Preserving & Sustaining Our Unity

0balufonlll:
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The problem with pseudo-political analysts such as the writer of the OP is their inability to apply their comparative thoughts within the reality of the Nigerian state.

What is the educational gap between ethnic groups in China?

What is the ethni-political situation in China like, is it the same as it is in Nigeria?

What is the religio-political situation in China like, is it the same as in Nigeria?

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Several decades after independence, the educational gap between the North and South is still very wide. This is despite several campaigns at the national and international level about the importance of education. Is the North ready to relinquish most federal positions to the South till they can churn out academically qualified ‘experts’ to match that of the south?

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The causes of the ‘ 67civil war still abound greatly. Ethnic groups in Nigeria still relate within the lingering causes and effects of the civil war such that it creeps into the political space of the country. Ethnic groups suspect each other of domination. Does the OP think ethnic antagonism would not shoot to the clouds if meritocracy leaves positions in the hands of a certain group that possesses the expertise to fill posts at the federal level?

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Religion has eaten deep into Naija political space. At regional/ethnic level, it is relatively manageable but at federal level it proves problematic and sensitive. Certain groups already fear an Islamic agenda and hold certain group responsible for its possible implementation. This can easily be used by the politicians to send people into a frenzy.

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In a nutshell, to kill federal character, the center must be rendered powerless and unattractive. Power must then be transferred to regions where groups with shared history, culture and ‘ancestry’ can design their own methods of sharing appontments/employments be it in a federal character esque manner or on merit grounds.

SarcasticGenius:
You say it is necessary and yet the picture you posted shows why it is not necessary. Make up your mind.

VULCAN:
It would have been a good article if he explained HOW appointments could be proven to be on Merit? Who determines what is merit in Nigeria?

Without addressing That, the article is a product of lazy thinking.

You too chop slap with jara, 100% interest charge..

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chiefolododo:
mtcchww

SarcasticGenius:

geometricaxis:
if you are familiar with Nigerian history, you will know that there is a penchant for a certain tribe from this country to make inroads into any arena and populate the space with their tribesmen at the exclusion of and disregard for all others. This led to several conflicts that tore the country apart pyschologically and from which we have never recovered. It was an attempt to check this tendency that led to the federal character being enshrined in the constitution to protect minorities and the disadvantaged from said expansionist/domination tendencies.

chiefolododo:
?

Bros, no dulling Na you dash stupidity to me free of charge


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HigherEd:
With the level of nepotism and tribalism ingrained in Nigeria's politics, i would tell you it is a necessary evil.

You wouldn't understand this things until you work in the civil service and realise the cause of your regression in career has been because of one bigot sitting in a position of power who just hates you for your tribal or religious affiliation. By calling for federal character at the topmost level of govt we ensure that the little worker and ordinary people are protected from victimisation. For instance it would be difficult enacting an anti igbo policy in a cabinet with two or three igbos, it would be difficult to do...

Do you think if the DSS boss was from Benue, he would allow his people killed unabatedly?

If you eradicate the principle of federal character you would be creating unimaginable chaos.

SarcasticGenius:

chiefolododo:
I dash you all the stupidity, he no come remain for me again. Goodluck bros #iberiberism

Haba, bros Your name be Esau? See as you dey give away your family inheritance like say na chin chin I dey fear your village people make dem no curse me. Return to sender

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SarcasticGenius:

SarcasticGenius:

Earthquake1:
Federal character was invented because of people like Buhari

akdjr:
[I invite these Wailers to view previous Directors of DSS and tell me where Buhari appointment actually deviated.

1999-2007
Head of State : Obasanjo
Zone. : South West
DSS Head. :Kayode Are
Zone. : South West

2007-2009
Head of State : YarAdya
Zone. : North West
DSS Head. : Afakriya Gadzama
Zone. : North East

2010-2015
Head of State : Jonathan
Zone. : South South
DSS Head. : Ita Ekpeyong
Zone. : South South

2015-2018
Head of State : Buhari
Zone. : North West
DSS Head. : Lawal Daura/Yusuf Bichi
Zone. : North West

Nigerians, tell me where this bigotry will lead you.

By Akin Omoz-Oarhe

I LOVE THROW BACK. IT HELPS IN RESHAPING OUR THINKING.*

*Below is how it was in GEJ's time:*
*"Secretary General of the Federarion"- Anyim Pius Anyim.*
*DG of DSS - Ita Ekpeyoung*
*"Minister of Petroleum" - Deiziani Alison Madueke*
*"Minister of Finance" - Ngozi Okonjo Iweala*
*CBN governor- Sanusi Lamido was removed in a controversial circumstances and replaced with "Godwin Emefiele"*
*Chief of Staff - Mike Oghiadomhe*
*"Accountant General of the Federarion -* *Jonah Otunia.*
*Chief of Army staff. Azubuike Ihejirika, later replaced by Kenneth Minima.*
1. *NIMET~Dr. Anthony Anuforom*
2. *NNPC~Eng. Andrew Yakubu*
3. *NIMASA~Patrick Apobolokemi*
4. *PENCOM~Mrs. Chinelo Anohu Amazu*
5. *FERMA~Engr. Chukwu Amuchi*
6. *DPR~Mr. George Osahon*
7. *"Bank Of Industry"~Ms. Evelyn Oputu*
8. *Nigerian Content Dev. Agency~Ernest Nwanpa*
9. *Consumer Protection Agency~Mrs Dupe Atoki*
10. *NCC~Engr. Eugene Juwa*
11. *NAMA~Engr. Nnamdi Udoh*
12. *NCAA~Engr. Akikuotu*
13. FAAN~*George Uriesi*
14. *NCAT~Capt. Chinere Kalu*
15. *SEC~Aruma Otteh*
16. *"Sovereign Wealth Fund~Uche Orji*
17. *NAFDAC~Dr Paul Orhil*
18. *FIIRO~Dr. Mrs. G. N Elemo*
19. *Maritime Academy Of Nigeria~Oron Joshua Okpo*
20. *Railway Corporation~Eng. Seyi Sijuwade*
21. *Nigerian Tourism Dev. Corporation~Mrs. Sally Mbanefoh*
22. *"Budget Office Of The Federation"~Dr Bright Okogwu*
23. *NERDC~Prof Godswill Obioma*
24. *NEXIM~Mr R. R Orya*
25. *Standard Organization Of Nigeria~Dr Joseph Odumodu*
26. *Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation~Emeka Nkem Mba*
27. *"Industrial Training Fund"~Prof. Longmas Wapmuk*
28. *National University Commission~Prof. Okojie*
29. *NESREA~Mrs. N.S Benebo*
30. *MDG Office~Dr. Precious Gbenio*
31. *"Surveyor General Of The Federation"~Peter Chigozie*
32. *Statistician General Of The Federation~Dr. Yemi Kale*
33. *"Accountant General Of The Federation"~Mr. Jonah Otunla*
34. *"Auditor General Of The Federation"~Samuel Yonongo Ukura*
35. *National Orientation Agency~Mike Omieri*
36. *News Agency Of Nigeria~Oluremi Oyo*
*Oluremi Oyo was replaced by Ima Niboro....from the South South.*
37. *NEPC E/S David I Adelugba*
38. *NEPZA~Mr. Olugbenga Kuye*
39. *BPP~Engr Emeka Ezeh*
40. *Niger Delta Ministry-Orubebe, etc.*

*All these happened yet some people kept quiet, now they are talking nonsense.*
*Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi led a delegation to protest the lopsidedness twice. "Jonathan promised to do something about it; he never did". "OPC founder, Faseun, took two-page advert in The Guardian in November 2011 to draw attention to it; nothing was done to correct it".*
*Many have forgotten it was like that in the First Republic. Akintola kept drawing our attention to it, but his outcry was overshadowed, indeed drowned, by the crisis in the Action Group. He always spoke of Ikejiani, Iketa-ani!!!*
*An aspect of efforts to correct it with Richard Akinjide as Education Minister led to crisis at Unilag instigated by Dr. Ben Nwabueze, now Professor. Akinjide sought to replace Prof. Eni Njoku with Prof. Saburi Biobaku. You may wish to remember that he was stabbed by an Adams, a Yoruba student in our accustomed detribalization and liberalism. Until Akinjide became minister of education under Balewa, the Yorubas hardly got federal scholarships. If at all it was tokenism.*

*Among the first set of Yorubas to benefit from Akinjide's attempted redress in 1965 was Professor Akinyemi to pursue his higher degrees at Cambridge. At the time just go to Yaba Tech, or NBC, especially Voice of Nigeria headed by Chinua Achebe, yes the same Achebe.*

*Go to all the Federal Govt parastatals of that era. What of federal civil service, particularly the upper echelon. It was then speculated at the time that the reason Zik did not cooperate with Awolowo in 1959 to form Govt was so that he could put his people in different vital positions in pursuit of his dream that it was a matter of time when the Igbos would dominate and rule the whole of Africa. At the time Njoku was at Unilag, Kenneth Dike was the Vice Chancellor at the University of Ibadan, appointed over the head of his superiors, "Oladele Ajose" who was in fact the only black already on the Academic Board of UI; Dr. Sanya Onabamiro; and Dr. Victor Oyenuga. Dike and Hezy Oluwasanmi were on the same level, the fourth ring. Dr. Francis Ibiam was chairman of Council. So, he went to London University to lobby for Kenneth Dike, his kinsman. Incidentally, Dike was in Canada at the time on sabbatical.*

*The Yoruba academics then led a protest delegation to Chief Awolowo at Oke Ado. He calmed them down and said the answer was in the West setting up its own university. He asked them to give him a paper. That was what led to the founding of the University of Ife!!!.*

*While Dike held sway, the halls, catering, drycleaning services were all dominated by Igbos.*

Enabulele George Osaze
Let me add to this, President Goodluck Jonathan removed General Dambazzau as the COAS and replaced him with General Ihejirika, he removed Afrikiya Gadzama as DSS boss and replaced him with Ita Ekpenyong, The economy team of this govt is dominated by Southerners but nobody is talking about it because it does not suit their narrative.

By Olalekan Richard author=REELnewz post=71271915]As Far As I Can Remember No Other Administration Has Attacked The Federal Character Principle As The A P C Led Govt.And Yes The F C P Is Fvckin Necessary,it Has Helped In Preserving & Sustaining Our Unity

Obi1kenobi:


Ask the biggest institutions in the private sector how they do it. Or are we suddenly pretending now we don't know the value of testing, interviewing or scrutiny of qualifications?

chiefolododo:
the stupidity was originally from your ancestors

Mine or yours?

Your daddy's reaction when you were born....

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