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provisions for refrendum

devolution of powers

true federalism

I want awards, position and everything in Nigeria to be based on merit. Quota system should be abolished.

Many things. But first, Nigeria needs true federalism starting with a review of its current revenue sharing formula. The derivative formula should be reviewed for a more equitable sharing of resources.

Each state should be allowed to manage their resources . thank you

Let us negotiate our existence together,to live together as one is not by force

Price regulation of commodities. A seller or service provider shouldn't just be charging prices that don't correlate with cost of rendition.

Officially remove Federal Character principle, it is already useless by what Buhari has done.

That "constitution" needs to go

anonimi:


Is that what you told your Rep & Senator?
Or you are just saying it on nairaland

what are you going tell a heartless man who is running the world most expensive democracy in one of the world poorest country

Devolution of power, strengthening of our weak institutions such as INEC, Judiciary and Legislative arm, EFCC, Armed Force etc.

Remove immunity clause, a thief is a thief, we are over 200million people, no man is indispensable, especially a thief. Remove plea bargain it encourage stealing, Remove the power of appointing Attorney general and INEC chairman from the president office. Punish 50 years and life imprisonment for any government thief stealing public funds. We must practice true federalism, where every state use it's resource to cater for itself. BAN open grazing, let us stop behaving like animals in a modern world.

For me it will be full and independent State Autonomy
Referendum
Electronic voting
Open grazing elimination
Medical Treatment without police report

We are social media warrior only to keep typing on nairaland but when the real action that can shape our destiny come it is too far no wonder the politicians always have a upper hand

Allow for Igboland to peacefully secede from dead NIGERIA.

Coldie:

Becareful what u wish for. Make them no go write the one way go worst pass this one.

Majority of the people who wrote the last one are still well alive willing and ready to write a much worst constitution

Then you don't get the gist of what of we've been talking about and clamouring for, the present constitution is the military constitution written by those people you are talking about that is forced on us, what we are saying now is this is a democratic regime and the new constitution that will be written will have all the various stakeholders in the country present while drafting it not that one that was rushly ushered in by the military and forced on us. Everything has process bro

meobizy:
Welcome to Nairaland; where people believe their worthless comments mean anything. Na jobless children full here, jor, most of the comments typed here are for comedic relief.

Surprisingly, a lot of these high-profile people and Government Officials do go through Nairaland as Guests.... Just to know what average Nigerians are thinking.

slyfoxxjoe:
1.)Highly decentralized government. A country as complicated as Nigeria should be a confederacy of 3-4 autonomous zones with a very weak central government for basic administrative, national security and foreign relations purposes.

2.) Change the name of the country from the FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA to the UNITED CONFEDERACY OF NIGERIA or the UNITED NIGERIAN CONFEDERACY

3.) Parliamentary system at the federal government level with prime minister elected by the people with a single 6 year tenure and rotated among the different geo-political zones every 6 years.

4.) State or regional police. Each of the major ethnic groups should have some control over their own regional security.

5.) True federalism. Each region should have the right to set its own laws and economic policies that suit the cultures and traditions of its own people. If you don't like the laws of one region you still have the right as a Nigerian to move to another region that works for you. The federal government again will just be reserved for General administrative duties like taxes, allocations, national security and foreign relations.

6.) Term limits and salary cap for all members of the new parliament.

7.) Minimum wage pegged to inflation rate

8.) Scrap NYSC and just pay a minimum wage stipend to every graduate of a Federal university for one year or until they gain employment, whichever comes first.


9.) Reduce corporate tax rate to 15% and abolish interest rates on business loans completely.

10.) Mandate a national conference to be held every 3 years with contributions from delegates comprised of Federal lawmakers, regional politicians, business leaders, traditional rulers, union bosses and everyday Nigerians to review even this new constitution and recommend changes to keep with changing times. It makes no sense for a constitution to be permanent when humans keep evolving and dynamics keep changing yearly.

Thanks so much.
Wooowww..!!
This your No.10 is just very necessary..
They should also provide for online/virtual participation/contributions in the conferences.

Coldie:

At least every region will have a sense of belonging. Not where 2 region will rule for 100years while others only look

"Sense of belonging" that's pretty abstract..... Sense of belonging doesn't grow economies. Sense of belonging won't stop lazy states feeding off thriving states....sense of belonging. Lol.

koladebrainiac:
i would want it in the constitution that police can be sued anytime they make illegal arrest or detain u illegally

Police can be sued even at the present moment though. But getting your evidences and proving your case beyond every reasonable doubts is where the problem is, because they will so much tamper or destroy your evidences and also influence your witnesses.
You may not even get out of the case alive.
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There should be an avenue for the anonymous reporting of the police (and military) misdoings, so that the Identity of the reporter remains unknown while all the investigations are going on.

od501:


Irrelevant shii. If they won't include provision for a referendum, they should forget it.

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The best would be to scrap this constitution. SCRAP TOTALLY AND BURN IT WITH FURNACE

But if not scrapped. let there be room for REFERENDUM. People must agree to be together before they are together.

If people vote to be together, then

Region should be the best option to me. Regions should be based on ethnicity and not mix a yoruba and igbo man in 1 region, just like the midwest of 1963-67.

If going by states, it should be based on ethnicity also

State police should be localized.

Every state/region should manage their resources

States which cannot stand alone should join others.

Above all, Referendum should be the first thing.

peteofi:
First review our civic rights as individuals, so many issues there.
Next is our electoral laws. The current is wack and keeping people that really care for Nigeria from running but enpowers criminals to rule us.
Our labour laws should be looked into
Police reforms is a must. Is about time we get state policing.
Downsizing the FG is needed. The FG has their hands in so many things.
Let us go back to federal system, that's the bottom line.

Thanks for your contributions

GeneralPula:
The Constitution is stupid but I don’t really think it’s the main problem..

So long as Nigerians are like the way we are, believe me no constitution can change anything..

Normal people for naija no reach 5% and you’re talking of one constitution..

Make Jesus come rule us, believe me it will still be same shiit for same toilet, except Nigerians can change..

But as long as Nigerians can’t change, nothing can change in Nigeria..

The faulty system created the beasts you see around.
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These same crazy Nigerians are very law-abiding and peaceful when they go over to sane environments.

The constitution doesn't need reviewing,it should be scrapped,

saintmm:
Their sincerity about this exercise has been undermined with that zoning method. At least why not state basis?
Considering many factors, many who would have loved to be there will not be able to make it there.
Moreover, you can't keep face-lifting a building with faulty foundation! 1999 constitution was never people oriented and can never be. It's a military documents on how they think Nigeria should be governed.
So, let's discard it and sincerely ask ourselves how can we live together if we choose to in the first place. But, sincerely, what we really need to do is to sincerely ask ourselves how we need to go our separate ways for everyone to be happy?
So unrestricted referendum should be added with a clause that whatever comes out of it will be honored.





I rise

Thanks for your contributions..
We hope this particular last point you mentioned gets included.

By the way,why has the national assembly allocate only two days for the public review of such a flawed constitution?

adioolayi:
Yes... it's necessary we review the constitution.....


.. But, Have we truly followed the existing constitution letter for letter

If we have, arms of Government will not be crying for financial autonomy...because it's in 1999 constitution

The executive will not be faulting or disobey court orders...

The retirement age of some politically exposed civil servants will not be adjusted for selfish reasons

The entire command structure of the Nigeria Police will not come under ONLY the IGP and Presidency

There won't be argument on restrictions of movement by state government declarationa by the virtue of land use act.

The true federalism and federal character will be respected in political appointments..

The basic functions of government , especially in protecting lives and properties of the citizens will be enforced

The National assembly will perform oversight functions respectfully without fear or favour and will shun budget padding that is not their business..

Well, Law is made by man for man....Even of we review the constitution..what's the assurance it will be followed The ones we are saying is bad is not being followed or respected

I fully understand your stand on this.

LET THEM REVIEW THE PART THAT SAYS "ONE NIGERIA"

With Buhari and Malami with pantami in charge , nothing will come out of it.,,,,,,spits

dairykidd:

Don't say that.. u never know who is watching. NL is mostly fckd up true but it allows space for personal opinions and expressions so make we use am. So not all comments are worthless.. It might inspire someone somewhere in the right place to do what the people truly yearn for.. Na part of our rights and we are free to exercise it, Jobless children or gainfully employed adults.. Know urself

Only if he/she knows how many people who view Nairaland..
Even international people sef.
They see the true views and opinions of avarage Nigerians through Nairaland.

highcadre:
Nice
Devolution of Powers.
Let the powers be more concentrated in the LGs and States, rather than an all powerful central Govt.
It's easier to reach your LG Chairman for whatever issues, than some sleeping remote representative in a chamber within Abuja.

Nigeria should also establish a single house of unicameral legislators. Just the HOR would do. And they should be paid per sitting attended. Any legislator that attends less than 75% of sittings in a typical legislative year automatically ceases to be a member.

My brother, you have said it all