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Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by waternogetemeny: 10:03pm On May 27, 2015 |
lygn19: I did not quote you. Dont quote me if u are going to be stupid. 4 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by waternogetemeny: 10:04pm On May 27, 2015 |
lygn19: If the Central bank or Government makes money available in Lagos wat will u be doing in Rivers? U are so dumb dat it is painful to reply u becos u know nothing about Economics or even politics. Idi.ot! 3 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by atlwireles: 10:10pm On May 27, 2015 |
pazienza: took you a while 1 Like |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by atlwireles: 10:41pm On May 27, 2015 |
The minorites of the eastern region and if you guys don't mind the Midwest too, are understanding this Nation much more better, than ever before. Someone asked if they would have supported an Igbo candidate. History has it on record that our first Premier in the Midwest was an Igbo man, I don't see why supporting an Igbo Presidential candidate would be a problem for a Midwesterner today or any Eastern minority. Also GEJ presidency has done lots of good, it educated many in the region. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by Nobody: 12:54am On May 28, 2015 |
waternogetemeny:I clearly understand you quite well and I think your suggestion aren't far from the truth. But the more I try not to think of Biafra as the only option, is the more Biafra becomes a foreseeable option. I don't see an end to the ethnic crises we face as a nation. Not now or in the near future. However, unlike other civilized countries who engage themselves jaw to jaw and from time to time to correct the mistakes they face as a country while moving forward together a one indivisible entity, Nigeria on the other hand feels less concerned about its own problem and pretend as if they never happened. Such a country will foolishly end up self destruct through wars. 9 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 2:04am On May 28, 2015 |
Someone talked about restructuring Nigeria to work. But we all know that that's not going to happen for obvious reasons. Nigeria is never going to work, it will only take people time to realize that. 3 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 2:05am On May 28, 2015 |
Below is Ohanaeze wonderful proposal, but did it see the light of the day? From Ohanaeze Ndigbo (on behalf of the Igbo-Speaking People of Nigeria) 28th June, 2012 MEMORANDUM FROM OHANAEZE NDIGBO 1. BACKGROUND For our country, with its colonial stamp of 'made in England', the three hundred odd ethnic and sub-ethnic units in this land, brought together by the force of British Imperialism to forge a modern nation, have good cause to thank God for the astonishing abundance of human and material resources bestowed on us. We are still in the process of nation building, struggling to blend together and harmonize our various very rich but differing traditions, customs and cultures. The recognition of the significance of ethnicity was clear at the birth of an independent Nigeria in 1960. The larger ethnic units of Hausa/Fulani-Igbo-Yoruba formed the basis of the three Regions North-East-West. Ethno-based agitations aimed at asserting the separate identity of the smaller groups, promptly sprouted in the three Regions. These include the United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC) Movement in the North, the Calabar- Ogoja-Rivers (COR) State Movement in the East and the Midwest Movement in the West. The current concept of six geo-political zones is also ethnically based, with three zones accorded to the larger ethnic groups and, to balance them out, three also to a conglomerate of the smaller ethnic units. The simple lesson from this structural arrangement is that the ethnic units are recognized and accepted as the veritable building blocks in the on-going construction work and nation building process in Nigeria. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 2:07am On May 28, 2015 |
In our socio-political and economic
intercourse, all groups (big or small) must
be allowed free-play and equitable access
to our country's resources and strategic
political command posts, including
particularly the presidency. Sustained
imbalance in sharing responsibilities and
the 'national cake' could conceivably
induce in those units aggrieved a rethink
of the value to them of our much vaunted
national unity. The break-up of ethnically
composite countries, some very powerful
and prosperous, like the former Soviet
Union, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia,
took place along ethnic lines. Nearer
home, the Republic of Sudan has just split
up after decades of fratricidal conflict.
These are unsavory examples that we
must strenuously strive to limit in Africa,
already politically over-fragmented. The
needed unity in diversity of our country
and its political stability are best
guaranteed via an equity-oriented formula
that creates a comfortable sense of
belonging for all Nigerians.
At independence in 1960, what our
founding fathers settled for was a full-
blown Federal Structure, with three
Regions, East-North-West, as the
federating units of our nation. All three
regions were constitutionally equal in
status. A fourth Region, the Midwest, was
created by regular constitutional
amendment in 1963.
Thus, the 1963 “Constitution of the
Federation” (Republican Constitution),
Chapter 1, Section 5(1) states:
Subject to the provisions of this
constitution the Constitution of each
Region shall have force of law
throughout that Region, and if any
other law is inconsistent with that
Constitution, the provisions of that
Constitution shall prevail and the other
law shall, to the extent of the
inconsistency be void.
Almost thirty (30) years of military rule
has transformed our Federation into a
quasi-unitary state bringing along with
it political instability. It is important for
the “Constitution Review Committee” to
admit that the Federation upon which
Nigeria was born and founded no
longer exists. What now exists is an
over-centralized Central Government
called “Federal” Government. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 2:39am On May 28, 2015 |
For the sake of the FUTURE OF STEADY
AND SUSTAINABLE NIGERIA as ONE
COUNTRY and ONE NATION; AND FOR THE
SAKE OF DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR THE
SAKE OF FUTURE GENERATION OF
NIGERIANS, and for the sake and benefit
of ALL Nigerians; we must face the FACT
that the STATUS QUO is untenable. This
generation of Nigerians must, therefore,
steer the ship of State along the course
on the basis of which our country was
founded by REAFFIRMING TRUE
FEDERALISM as the best system of
Government for Nigeria.
A reaffirmation of TRUE-FEDERALISM is
CRITICAL to the success of political
reforms as it provides the correct platform
for strengthening the foundation of ONE
COUNTRY and ONE NATION called
NIGERIA. TRUE-FEDERALISM eliminates
the fear of domination by one or a
combination of groups of Nigerians over
others and reduces ethno-cultural
tension, thus releasing the positive and
creative energies of Nigerians to the
building of a nation that will be a pride to
all black people on earth. The
“Amendments” to be recommended by
this Committee should aim at achieving
this objective.
The various political crises in Nigeria from
1959 to date, underline the FACT that
ethno-cultural pluralism is ineffective in a
country which permits the domination of
other ethnic nationalities by one or a
combination of them.
In other words, NIGERIA HAS A BRIGHT
FUTURE AS ONE COUNTRY AND ONE
NATION, ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE
CONSTITUENT COMPONENTS ALSO HAVE
A FUTURE. Consequently a primary
challenge that we have in Nigeria today is
to reduce ETHNIC and SECTIONAL
potential conflict areas to the SAFEST
MINIMUM. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 2:41am On May 28, 2015 |
This means a sincere affirmation of True
Federalism by all Nigerians. This implies
appreciable Decentralization of Power and
Responsibilities from the Centre (Federal)
to Federating Units. This implies greater
Financial Resources to the Federating
Units in tandem with increased
responsibilities etc.
One of the most important advantages of
TRUE FEDERALISM is the equilibrium
between the CENTRE (Federal) and
REGIONS (Federating Units). In a country
like Nigeria with multi-ethnic nationalities,
the constitutional balance required by
TRUE FEDERALISM should limit the
tendency towards over-centralisation.
In decentralization and devolution of
powers from Centre to Federating Units,
the OVERRIDING PRINCIPLE is not to use
“tea cups” (States) to receive water from
an overfull “drum” (Federal Government)
of water - at least “buckets” (Region) are
required for a meaningful exercise.
Furthermore, the major Danger and Risk of
imposing a Strong Central Government
(over-centralization) is that it can only be
achieved only by those who control the
levers of power. An all powerful Federal
Government controlling the bulk of
NATIONAL PURSE and economic
development is not desirable. It cannot
endure and will not be tolerated
indefinitely by the disadvantaged sections
of the country, and there shall be several
attempts to reverse it leading to serious
and constant disequilibrium in the polity.
There can be no doubt that Nigeria was
making more progress in national
development in the early years of its
independence when it practiced a true
federalism of four regions with more
extensive powers devolved from the
centre to the regions. Those were the
days of the significant export of
groundnuts, hides and skins, and the tin
ore from the North; of cocoa from the
West; of rubber from the Mid-West; and
of palm produce and coal from the East of
Nigeria. They were also the days of such
achievements as the free universal
education in Chief Awolowo's Western
region, and of the burgeoning
industrialization of Dr. Okpara's Eastern
region. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by Unemadu: 3:21am On May 28, 2015 |
You do not negotiate from a position of weakness. For now the igbo nation is weak. We have to look inward and subtly act as if Nigeria does not exit and work towards development and self sustainance. 2 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 3:38am On May 28, 2015 |
To return to true federalism, we need a
major restructuring of our current
architecture of governance. We would
need six federating units, instead of our
present 36 units which not only sustain
an over-dominant centre, but also compel
the country to spend not less than 74% of
its revenue on the cost of administration.
If the existing 36 states must be retained
in some form, they could be made cost-
effective development zones with minimal
administrative structures within the six
federating units.
WITH THIS BACKGROUND NDIGBO
STRONGLY ADVOCATE THE
RESTRUCTURING OF NIGERIA INTO SIX (6)
REGIONS BASED ON ETHNIC/LINGUISTIC
GROUPS (and other related parameters)
NAMELY:
a. SOUTH-EAST REGION OF NIGERIA
b. SOUTH-WEST REGION OF NIGERIA
c. SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA
d. NORTH-CENTRAL REGION OF NIGERIA
e. NORTH-EAST REGION OF NIGERIA
f. NORTH-WEST REGION OF NIGERIA
With ABUJA as the FEDERAL CAPITAL
TERRITORY
These regions will constitute the
Federating Units, with greater emphasis on
derivation in revenue allocation; and
equality of the six regions with regard to
revenue distributable to the Federating
Units.
NOTE:
However, national cohesion and stability
should not be jeopardized by giving
undue encouragement to centrifugal
forces - a potential risk in giving
UNLIMITED POWERS to Federating Units.
The objective of the Constitutional Review
must be to keep Nigeria as a whole (not a
group or section) strong. Accordingly, the
Centre (Federal Government) should have
all that it genuinely requires to keep the
country together, with minimum risk of
abuse of power by the Central
Government.
Finally we note that whichever way a True
Nigeria Federation evolves, FISCAL and
FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP between the
Center and Federating Units; and the
economic development cum financial
independence of the Federating Units are
of crucial importance. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 3:40am On May 28, 2015 |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
OF NDIGBO
The position of Ndigbo on Nigeria has
remained constant: i.e TO HAVE A TRULY
FEDERAL NATION called NIGERIA with an
effective CORRUPTION-FREE EQUITY
ORIENTED GOVERNMENT, whose primary
objectives shall be the welfare and well-
being of the peoples of Nigeria
irrespective of creed or culture.
Accordingly, Ndigbo at this point desire
nineteen (19) constitutional provisions.
Restructuring of Nigeria Into Six Zones
TO RETURN NIGERIA TO TRUE
FEDERALISM
Specifically Ndigbo advocate that Nigeria
should be RESTRUCTURED INTO SIX
REGIONS namely:
a) SOUTH-EAST REGION OF NIGERIA
b) SOUTH-WEST REGION OF NIGERIA
c) SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA
d) NORTH-CENTRAL REGION OF NIGERIA
e) NORTH-EAST REGION OF NIGERIA
f) NORTH-WEST REGION OF NIGERIA
Each Region of Nigeria shall have its own
“Regional” Constitution. The States of the
present Federation that shall constitute
each Region are as presently constituted
in the zones with boundary adjustments
where necessary.
Each Region shall have the right to
determine the number of States, Local
Governments, and District/Community
Councils that shall constitute the Region,
according to the limits of their resources.
Federal (Central) Government shall not be
involved in State, Local Government, and
District/Community Councils matters.
Powers of Federal, Region (and States)
Power shall be decentralized. The powers
of the Central (Federal) Government shall
be drastically reduced in favour of the
REGIONS AS Federating Units. Details
shall be worked out by the Review
Committee bearing in mind the 1963
Nigerian Constitution, and devolution of
powers as recommended by the 1994
Conference. (see Draft Constitution 1995).
As a guide we recommend that FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS shall not
exceed those exercised by the Center
(Federal) at Nigeria's Independence in
1960 and shall be enumerated to include
such matters as foreign Affairs, Monetary
Policies, Citizenship, National Security,
Defence etc. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 3:42am On May 28, 2015 |
THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA SHALL
HAVE A FOUR-TIER STRUCTURE, namely:
CENTER (FEDERAL),
REGIONS (FEDERATING UNITS);
STATES (to be determined by the regions
and not by the center according to the will
of the constituent peoples of the region
and enshrined in the regional constitution)
, and
LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (to be determined
by the States).
Over-centralisation removes power and
resources from tiers of Government that
are nearest to the citizen and promotes
inefficiency, incompetence, corruption,
alienation and loss of faith in Government.
It ALSO PROMOTES INEQUALITY IN
NUMBERS OF STATES AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS PER ZONE/REGION.
THERE SHALL BE SUBSTANTIAL
DEVOLUTION OF POWERS FROM THE
CENTER (FEDERAL) TO THE FEDERATING
UNITS (REGIONS).
a. Each Region shall have EXECUTIVE,
Legislative, and Judicial Functions. The
Executive powers shall be vested in the
Governor General of the Region (or by
whatever name the Committee may
decide)
b. The Legislative powers of each Region
shall be vested in the Assembly of the
Region (Regional Assembly).
However if any law enacted by the
ASSEMBLY OF A REGION is inconsistent
with the provisions of the CONSTITUTION
OF NIGERIA or with ANY LAW VALIDLY
ENACTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
the law made by the ASSEMBLY OF THE
REGION shall be VOID to the extent of the
inconsistency.
c. There shall be for each Region, a Court
of Appeal. The Court of Appeal of a region
shall to the exclusion of any other court in
Nigeria have jurisdiction to hear and
determine appeals from decisions of the
State High Courts, and State customary
Courts of appeal and state Sharia Courts
of Appeal situate in that Region and such
other court as may be prescribed by a law
enacted by the ASSEMBLY of that REGION.
d. There shall be a FEDERAL COURT OF
APPEAL. The Federal Court of Appeal shall
to the exclusion of any other court in
Nigeria have JURISDICTION to hear and
determine appeals from decisions of the
FEDERAL HIGH COURT; the Court of the
Federal Capital Territory; the Customary
Court of Appeal of FCT, Sharia Court of
Appeal of FCT; and such other courts or
tribunals as may be prescribed by a LAW
ENACTED by the National Assembly. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 3:44am On May 28, 2015 |
Citizenship Rights
KEENLY conscious of the danger to
national cohesion and unity caused by the
destruction of lives and properties in
ethno religious incidents in the recent
past and at present, Ndigbo consider it
absolutely necessary to have Citizenship
Rights clearly enumerated and
guaranteed; by both the federal and
regional governments.
The 1963 Constitution and the Draft
constitution 1995 are explicit on the
fundamental rights of the Nigerian Citizen.
iv. FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Ndigbo recommend the Presidential
System of Government for a restructured
Nigeria.
There shall be ONE PRESIDENT elected:
nationally” with a SINGLE VICE-
PRESIDENT.
a. The Vice-President shall be assigned
specific responsibilities by the
Constitution.
b. Ditto for Chief Executives of the
Regions (including States) with their
Deputies.
v. TENURE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT
FEDERAL, REGIONS/STATE
a) A PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA SHALL HOLD
OFFICE FOR A SINGLE TENURE OF SIX (6)
YEARS AND SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR
ANOTHER TERM OF OFFICE AS PRESIDENT
OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC.
Apart from stopping the inevitable
distraction from the time and attention of
the office holder in the quest for a second
term, a single tenure eliminates the
crucial and unfair advantage enjoyed by
an incumbent with access to vast official,
which are not available to his or her co-
contestants in the conduct of electoral
campaigns.
The tenure of the president shall
commence from the date when he was
sworn in as President.
b) WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS BY
WHATEVER CAUSE (DEMISE, INCAPACITY
ON HEALTH GROUNDS, IMPEACHMENT,
RESIGNATION) THE GOVERNOR GENERAL/
PREMIER FROM HIS/HER REGION SHALL
ASSUME THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE FEDERATION FOR THE REMAINDER
OF THE TERM.
c) DITTO FOR STATES WITHIN A REGION.
ROTATION OF THE POSITION OF CHIEF
EXECUTIVE AT FEDERAL AND REGIONAL
GOVERNMENTS
a. The office of President of the Federal
Republic shall rotate among the six
Regions in turn
a. Ditto for States within a Region.
iv. Revenue-Sharing (“Fiscal Federalism”)
Revenue-Sharing Between The Centre And
Federating Units Must Be
Comprehensively Reviewed To Reflect
“Fiscal Federalism”.
There are two facets to the revenue issue.
(i) What should go to the Federation
Account; and
(ii) How the money in the Federation
account will be shared between the
central and regional governments |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by Nobody: 6:40am On May 28, 2015 |
waternogetemeny:ok... please tell me how u developed Lagos and Abuja... since I don't know anything. 1 Like |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by HopeAtHand: 7:05am On May 28, 2015 |
OkutaNla: Timid?Lolzz..coming from? With good measure, the Igbos have created the mess they find themselves..History never forgets.The 1967 coup showed the country what the Igbos had in mind but for Nigeria and the eastern minorities. Pazienza knows that present day Igbos need to come together and decide either to be in Nigeria or create biafra.Double mindedness is bad..It shows lack of seriousness and unity of purpose...If they are for Nigeria make a bold statement and if they are for Biafra, go it alone and forget about the minorities who arent interested. 1 Like |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by SilverSurfer: 7:21am On May 28, 2015 |
Unemadu:I agree with you in whole. You cannot negotiate from the position of weakness. The state governors of the 5 eastern states must start putting measures on ground to ensure that we are financially and economically self-sufficient now. Anambra and Abia made the commercial and indusrial hub of the east, Ebonyi and Enugu made the agricultural hub and Imo state made the tourism and hospitality hub. I must really commend the governors of Enugu and Anambra state for what they have been able to do so far. We must avoid accidental leaders like Elechi and T.a. orji. With this, we're on our way to being independent while in Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by SilverSurfer: 7:27am On May 28, 2015 |
lygn19:I've been noticing your contributions on this thread and it's pointless to say the least. There are well over 2million threads on nairaland and the only one you could see to spew your trash is this. I believe you're matured and sensible, so it will be in your best interest to quietly leave this thread. 3 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 8:12am On May 28, 2015 |
At Independence under the Raisman
formula, 50% of revenue was paid to the
regions of origin on the basis of
derivation, while 20% was paid to the
Federal Government as a contribution by
the region for maintenance of the integrity
of the nation, and the balance of 30% was
shared equally among regional
governments including the region of
origin. In the same vein, the 1963
Constitution of the Federation States in
Sec. 140(i): “There shall be paid by the
Federal to each Region a sum equal to
fifty percent of the proceeds of any
Royalty received by the Federation in
respect of any minerals (including mineral
oil) extracted in that Region”.
Over the years, the percentage kept by the
region on the basis of derivation has been
progressively reduced to the level of 3-5%
. As a first step to redressing the present
distortion, we recommend an increase in
the weighting given to the derivation
factor to 30%.
Accordingly,
a) We recommend that the amount to be
retained by the Central (Federal)
government be drastically trimmed down
based on a thorough study of the
financial requirements for accomplishing
its reduced function; that the balance
thereafter be shared equally between the
six regions. We further recommend that
the formula for sharing revenue within the
regions shall be the same as
recommended for the central (federal)
government. However, derivation should
be extended to all local governments or
states that are environmentally impacted
by the resource exploitation.
b) Ownership of resources must be by the
areas where these are located.
Most importantly these recommendations
will reduce the “CAKE-SHARING
MENTALITY” in Nigeria and lead to faster
growth and development of the Nigerian
economy by encouraging PRODUCTIVITY
AND EXPLOITATION OF THE VAST
NATURAL RESOURCES OF EACH OF THE
SIX REGIONS OF NIGERIA.
iv. Reorganization of the Nigerian Police
An effective and efficient Police Force is
essential for the development of
democracy in Nigeria.
However past abuses, including frequent
incursions of military into rulership,
underline the necessity for avoiding a
Constitutional arrangement which provides
the TEMPTATION and the MEANS to the
Federal Government (via Army and/or
police) to toy with matters of vital Local
interest to the people of any Region or
State of the Federation.
Accordingly, Ndigbo recommend:
a. That there be established a two-tier
Police structure, to wit: REGIONAL POLICE
whose jurisdiction shall be limited to the
geographical areas of the Region, and
National Police which shall have inter-
regional jurisdiction.
b. THE TWO POLICE FORMATIONS VIZ
FEDERAL AND REGIONAL POLICE
FORMATION shall have clearly delineated
JURISDICTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES,
MODUS OPERANDI and “INTERPHASE
PROTOCOLS” to minimize areas of friction,
whilst emphasizing integrity, efficiency,
and effectiveness.
c. The NIGERIA (NATIONAL) POLICE shall
draw a good portion of its personnel in
each Zonal Command from the Region.
v. Reorganization of the Nigerian Armed
Forces
There shall be one Nigerian Army, one
Nigerian Air-Force and one Nigerian Navy.
There shall be a comprehensive review of
the numbers and equipment of the Armed
forces in the light of the nations
objectives and resources.
The Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air-Force
shall be reorganized in ZONAL
COMMANDS. Accordingly, there shall be
in each Region a a. Zonal Command of
the Nigeria Army and Nigerian Air-force.
b. With regard to the Nigerian Navy, it
must be ensured that the composition of
their officers and men reflect a balance
between the SIX Regions.
iv. State Security Services
There shall be one State Security Service
in Nigeria, and it again shall be organized
in Regional Commands.
v. Civil Service Reform - Federal Character
Principle 1 Like |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by zendy: 8:31am On May 28, 2015 |
pazienza: The North will never agree to a regional system or a federal related fiscal policy. We all saw at the contitutional conference how southern Nigeria delegates overwhelmingly supported a regional form of Government while the North rejected it. Now that Buhari is about to take over,regionalism is all but dead in the water. I will never know why Jonathan,a south-South man,did not fight to enthrone regionalism. 1 Like |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 8:46am On May 28, 2015 |
There shall be for Nigeria, and for the
Regions, a Civil service appropriate for the
discharge of responsibilities assigned to
each tier by the Constitution.
a. The emphasis in Civil Service Reforms
shall be to streamline Federal/ Regional
bureaucracies so as to REDUCE COST OF
GOVERNANCE whilst infusing efficiency in
the system. Civil Service Review exercises
at all levels will necessarily accompany
the restructuring of Nigeria based on the
principles of TRUE FEDERALISM.
b. An appointment to the Head of Service
of the Federation, Region shall not be
made except from amongst the Permanent
Secretaries or officers of equivalent rank
in the Civil Service of the Federation or
Region.
c. In exercising powers of appointment
into the Federal, Regional and State Civil
Service for the ranks of Director and
Permanent Secretariats, the President,
Governor-General and Governors shall
have regard to the diversity of people in
the country and in the Regions and the
need to promote unity and balanced
development.
FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE
a. An essential objective in Civil/public
Service Reforms shall be to enforce the
Federal Character Principles. This should
be made justifiable and aggrieved
individuals/groups should be able under
the NEW constitution to take the matter to
court.
b. Ndigbo also advocate that the “Federal
Character Principle” should not be
restricted to man power only but
expanded to include project citing and
budgeting as well as execution by the
federal Government. Thus there must not
be undue disparity between the six
Regions in Annual Budget.
iv. Political Party Reforms
Ndigbo advocate MULTY-PARTY system
as a panacea against abuse of democratic
practice and process. Given time to
develop, truly National Parties shall
emerge based on shared ideologies.
v. The Judicature
A strong and independent judiciary is
indispensable for a stable polity.
Consequently, Budgetary Allocations for
the Judiciary shall be on “FIRST CHARGE”.
Other recommendations on Regional
Judiciary, consequent upon the
RESTRUCTURING OF THE POLITY INTO SIX
REGIONS have been, outlined earlier.
In addition:
a. THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER COURT OF
LAW IN NIGERIA TO HEAR AND
DETERMINE APPEALS FROM:
i. THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
ii. THE COURT OF APPEAL OF A REGION.
b. THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME
COURT SHALL REFLECT EQUALITY OF THE
SIX REGIONS |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 8:51am On May 28, 2015 |
There shall be for Nigeria, and for the
Regions, a Civil service appropriate for the
discharge of responsibilities assigned to
each tier by the Constitution.
a. The emphasis in Civil Service Reforms
shall be to streamline Federal/ Regional
bureaucracies so as to REDUCE COST OF
GOVERNANCE whilst infusing efficiency in
the system. Civil Service Review exercises
at all levels will necessarily accompany
the restructuring of Nigeria based on the
principles of TRUE FEDERALISM.
b. An appointment to the Head of Service
of the Federation, Region shall not be
made except from amongst the Permanent
Secretaries or officers of equivalent rank
in the Civil Service of the Federation or
Region.
c. In exercising powers of appointment
into the Federal, Regional and State Civil
Service for the ranks of Director and
Permanent Secretariats, the President,
Governor-General and Governors shall
have regard to the diversity of people in
the country and in the Regions and the
need to promote unity and balanced
development.
FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE
a. An essential objective in Civil/public
Service Reforms shall be to enforce the
Federal Character Principles. This should
be made justifiable and aggrieved
individuals/groups should be able under
the NEW constitution to take the matter to
court.
b. Ndigbo also advocate that the “Federal
Character Principle” should not be
restricted to man power only but
expanded to include project citing and
budgeting as well as execution by the
federal Government. Thus there must not
be undue disparity between the six
Regions in Annual Budget.
iv. Political Party Reforms
Ndigbo advocate MULTY-PARTY system
as a panacea against abuse of democratic
practice and process. Given time to
develop, truly National Parties shall
emerge based on shared ideologies.
v. The Judicature
A strong and independent judiciary is
indispensable for a stable polity.
Consequently, Budgetary Allocations for
the Judiciary shall be on “FIRST CHARGE”.
Other recommendations on Regional
Judiciary, consequent upon the
RESTRUCTURING OF THE POLITY INTO SIX
REGIONS have been, outlined earlier.
In addition:
a. THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER COURT OF
LAW IN NIGERIA TO HEAR AND
DETERMINE APPEALS FROM:
i. THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
ii. THE COURT OF APPEAL OF A REGION.
b. THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME
COURT SHALL REFLECT EQUALITY OF THE
SIX REGIONS |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 8:51am On May 28, 2015 |
There shall be for Nigeria, and for the
Regions, a Civil service appropriate for the
discharge of responsibilities assigned to
each tier by the Constitution.
a. The emphasis in Civil Service Reforms
shall be to streamline Federal/ Regional
bureaucracies so as to REDUCE COST OF
GOVERNANCE whilst infusing efficiency in
the system. Civil Service Review exercises
at all levels will necessarily accompany
the restructuring of Nigeria based on the
principles of TRUE FEDERALISM.
b. An appointment to the Head of Service
of the Federation, Region shall not be
made except from amongst the Permanent
Secretaries or officers of equivalent rank
in the Civil Service of the Federation or
Region.
c. In exercising powers of appointment
into the Federal, Regional and State Civil
Service for the ranks of Director and
Permanent Secretariats, the President,
Governor-General and Governors shall
have regard to the diversity of people in
the country and in the Regions and the
need to promote unity and balanced
development.
FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE
a. An essential objective in Civil/public
Service Reforms shall be to enforce the
Federal Character Principles. This should
be made justifiable and aggrieved
individuals/groups should be able under
the NEW constitution to take the matter to
court.
b. Ndigbo also advocate that the “Federal
Character Principle” should not be
restricted to man power only but
expanded to include project citing and
budgeting as well as execution by the
federal Government. Thus there must not
be undue disparity between the six
Regions in Annual Budget.
iv. Political Party Reforms
Ndigbo advocate MULTY-PARTY system
as a panacea against abuse of democratic
practice and process. Given time to
develop, truly National Parties shall
emerge based on shared ideologies.
v. The Judicature
A strong and independent judiciary is
indispensable for a stable polity.
Consequently, Budgetary Allocations for
the Judiciary shall be on “FIRST CHARGE”.
Other recommendations on Regional
Judiciary, consequent upon the
RESTRUCTURING OF THE POLITY INTO SIX
REGIONS have been, outlined earlier.
In addition:
a. THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA
SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO THE
EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER COURT OF
LAW IN NIGERIA TO HEAR AND
DETERMINE APPEALS FROM:
i. THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
ii. THE COURT OF APPEAL OF A REGION.
b. THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME
COURT SHALL REFLECT EQUALITY OF THE
SIX REGIONS |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 8:54am On May 28, 2015 |
vi. Population/Census
Ndigbo consider the question of census
as an important recurring issue since pre-
independence. This subject was therefore
passionately and extensively discussed as
a matter that should be addressed in a
comprehensive manner by the proposed
Review.
We recommend that the Constitution
should clearly state the following:
1. “That Census delineation exercise
MUST include the followings:
i. Region of origin
ii. State of Origin
iii. Local government/Town of origin
iv. Language Group
v. Ethnic Group
vi. Religious Affiliation
vii. Gender and Age
These data are necessary for effective
scientific and demographic analysis as is
obtained internationally”
2. The information in the National Identity
Card regarding Region/State/Town of
Origin should be in tandem with census.
iv. States Creation And Boundary
Adjusments
Ndigbo specifically have been unfairly
treated in this matter (ref. Igbo
presentation at the Oputa Panel).
The Igbo position is that:
a) The inequities and injustices of
previous exercises need to be redressed.
b) This should become part of the
delineation exercise for the new six
regional federal structure.
v. Role Of Traditional Rulers
Ndigbo advocate constitutional roles for
traditional rulers based on their closeness
to the “grassroots” and rural development.
It is the view of Ndigbo that harmony
between the traditional and democratic
forces at the grassroots level, will help to
bring most of Nigerians into mainstream
development.
We recommend that traditional rulers be
constitutionally empowered to participate
effectively in the responsibility of
maintaining communal peace.
iv. Non-Adoption Of State Religion
Ndigbo ENDORSE FULLY SECTION ELEVEN
OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION BY
THE 1994 CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE
WHICH STATES:
“The Government of the Federation, (or of
a region), or of a State, or of a Local
Government shall NOT adopt any religion
as State, or Local Government religion”.
CONCLUSION
Ndigbo have given so much in spirit and
material resources to the concept and
construction of a truly united, prosperous
Nigerian nation and deserve demonstrable
appreciation from their fellow citizens. To
the Nigeria project, Ndigbo are still doing
much more to offer our eminently
endowed and great country via their
contribution in a true federal character
setting of six equal geo-political zones.
WE AFFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE FUTURE OF
NIGERIA anchored on GOOD
GOVERNANCE, JUSTICE and EQUITY. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:01am On May 28, 2015 |
So, we can all now see the Igbo position on the feasibility of Nigeria as a nation as articulated by Ohanaeze. But all sensible Igbo persons know that like Aburi, non of those conditions will be met. So basically, we should be looking towards existence outside the Nigerian entity, if we must progress as a people. 2 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:09am On May 28, 2015 |
atlwireles: *grins* I always had my doubts about him, but he did his home work well, he is nearly Igbo, but not quite Igbo. 2 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:16am On May 28, 2015 |
HopeAtHand: Ndiigbo have no double mindedness over the Kind of Nigeria we want or our desire for independent existence if such kind of Nigeria cannot be realized, as we now know. For an Ikwerre guy, you exhibit a degree of Igbophobia that can only be exhibited by people from lands west of Ikalands. You better watch it. Don't blow your cover, know how to walk the fine lines without being overtly conspicuous. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:21am On May 28, 2015 |
atlwireles: You have a point on the support Osadebey had in Midwest. 3 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by Chiaka(f): 9:30am On May 28, 2015 |
No Source..........Fake News!! ..........Waste of time...This Belong to Trash Bin...Flip to the next thread. |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:33am On May 28, 2015 |
zendy: GEJ only repeated Ironsi mistakes. Tried too hard to please people that would never like or appreciate you or your people. He is currently trying to play a Zik, a one Nigeria sympathizer, he obviously has no knowledge of the history of his people and his region. He was a beneficiary of a ND struggle for equity and resource control, but he ultimately betrayed that struggle, not just by his actions, but mainly by his inactions, what a tragedy. Yes, the North will not tolerate Ohanaeze suggestions to save Nigeria, Fiscal policy, resource control and the rest. By their resistance to peaceful change, they will play into the hands of secessionists. 7 Likes |
Re: Ndiigbo, Her Non-igbo Eastern Neighbors And The Myth Of Igbo Domination by pazienza(m): 9:43am On May 28, 2015 |
Chiaka: What source were you looking for. This is an Igbo reflection thread. If you are an Igbo or an Eastern region non Igbo, drop your thoughts on the topic. 4 Likes |
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