A positive statement from one of the greatest footballers of our time.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/09/24/ibb-calls-for-power-decentralisation/
IBB calls for power decentralisation
September 24, 2009.

Categories: National News

By Wole Mosadomi

Minna — Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has called for the decentralisation of power from the central to other tiers of government in the country, saying the centre is overloaded with too much responsibilities thereby having too much to chew.

Speaking at the 3rd Annual National Peace Day lecture organised by the Abdusalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development and Niger State government, the former Military President observed that if federalism is to be properly practised, there is the need for the centre to shed more responsibilities for the states and local governments to perform.

He particularly stressed that handling of primary and secondary education by the centre should be left for both state and local governments to take care of.

According to him, “such areas like the economy, defence, security and foreign policy, among others, should be paramount to the central government.

“Even though I was opposed to it before, I am now a born again and that is why I joined others who have been agitating for state police, because it will enhance security in the country,” Babangida stressed.

He also said though he had kicked against people agitations for state policies in the past, there is now the need for state to have and fund their police to beef up security in the country.

“Though I enjoyed most of these powers during my tenure, but I saw the need for a change and that was why I set up a committee on Devolution of Power in 1989 under the Chairmanship of Abdusalam Okene, to take care of these problems and set out agenda for the future,” Babangida remarked.

The state governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu in his paper titled, Constitutional Review as a Mechanism for Peace and Stability, said no matter how good the constitution of a country is, if it does not carry along the people, such constitution is bound to fail.

He observed that the panacea for a stable polity lies in good governance and responsible, God fearing servant-leadership which must exemplify discipline and respect for law and order.

“Constitutional review that reflects equality, fairness and justice, and the shared aspirations and values of the people will guarantee peace and stability if the leadership respect the Rule of Law and the citizen are disciplined,” the governor added

“Even though I was opposed to it before, I am now a born again and that is why I joined others who have been agitating for state police, because it will enhance security in the country,” Babangida stressed.

He also said though he had kicked against people agitations for state policies in the past, there is now the need for state to have and fund their police to beef up security in the country.

E be like say IBB de read my posts here for NL.

I'm really happy for this change in position. I might be wooed back to Nigeria again sooner than I thought. State police is critical to security in Nigeria. I'm waiting for others, but so far so good!

Onlytruth:

E be like say IBB de read my posts here for NL.

I'm really happy for this change in position. I might be wooed back to Nigeria again sooner than I thought. State police is critical to security in Nigeria. I'm waiting for others, but so far so good!

don't be surprised.even yar'adua dey visit nairaland.

Look who's talking.

Well if IBB can be born again, the Nigeria can be be born again too.

Good statement credited to him though assuming it is not one his game plans- once a maradonna . . . .

“Even though I was opposed to it before, I am now a born again and that is why I joined others who have been agitating for state police, because it will enhance security in the country,” Babangida stressed.



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    SO MR DISASTER IS NOW BORN AGAIN?. EVEN THE DEVIL WILL SOON CLAIM TO BE BORN AGAIN!!!

Not sure he was refering to the christian 'born again' but still
with God all things are possible.

Also his proposition for a fairly decentralised Govt may be the solution.
That way there is no ambiguity in identifying  who the culprits are when things go wrong in the state.
Some policies can be challenged at state level (like in USA) and changed if required.

Una trust Maradona? All this one na yarns.

IBB cannot keep his bunkering hands off Niger-Delta oil. You think he would willingly devolve power to states? Im no wan hear say River State Police impound one of him barges.

@onlytruth I am sorry for you. You wan die? IBB de talk and you are listening. No jupiter can bring me back for now until all of those leaders are dead and i have built my fortress, not a house but a fortress 'cause na war zone be that ooooooo.

devil like IBB only talk in country like NAIJA

@otukpo
can u hear urself can IBB change.this IBB IS STILL responsible 4 many devil befalling dis country(he is just acting underground)
IBB,OBJ,ATIKU and d rest can anything good come 4rm dem

Crap! Born again my ass. Can a leopard ever change his spots?

hackney:

Not sure he was refering to the christian 'born again' but still
with God all things are possible.

Maybe he was refering to SATANIC 'Born again.  But with Satan things will never remain the same

its great that those who killed and destroy the igbos are now paying the price of repentance.ibb and decentralisation of power look who is talking, so now they have seen the light,the niger delta have seen darkness and destruction of their home and land.the blood of 3m innocent igbos killed in nigeria will not allow that nation to rest untill every tribe pays back what they took from them.ibb fought against the igbos for agitating for decentralisation of power in nigeria,so also the so called niger-delta today whats happening everybody is now singing the same tone.decentralisation.

All that one na talk. The next thing he'll say SAP was a mistake. The guy just wan come back to power. Just like Soludo saying he'll create 300,000 jobs if elected! How? - get people to build another tower of Babylon?!!
Stupid politicians and their gimmicks.

@agor1974 My friend do not start with this your tribalistic/ethnic chant.  

MUZBO:

All that one na talk. The next thing he'll say SAP was a mistake. The guy just wan come back to power. Just like Soludo saying he'll create 300,000 jobs if elected! How? - get people to build another tower of Babylon?!!
Stupid politicians and their gimmicks.

   Muzbo,

    300,000 jobs by the year 2030?. Who is fooling who?
U have not accepted my yahoo mssger I.V

Once a Maradona is forever a Maradona.

If IBB is born again let him release all our money and properties that he stole and let us give to the poor and every Nigerian.

IBB and co. will soon vomit up all that they have stolen.

Thieves are talking about Police. Are we doing Police and Thief Game in Nigeria?.

It is Pay back time. No Escaping.

There is no problem with what he said, but the problem is who is saying it.

The False Prophet Evil Genius and his demonic disciples are wolves in sheep clothing. THEY ARE OUT AGAIN TO DEVOUR .By there fruits we shall know them.

9JA Maradona is the Founder of 9JA Corruption and i am surprised such people are still alive,free and talking in 9JA.

Vengeance day.

i just dont know wht i shd say

a welcomed development

That fox should return all the money he stole before we can take his words seriously.

Abagworo:

don't be surprised.even yar'adua dey visit nairaland.

lol, I won't be surprised too but why now?

lol@born again.

You have to admit IBB is a slick dude.

End time has come

chosen04:

   Muzbo,

    300,000 jobs by the year 2030?. Who is fooling who?
U have not accepted my yahoo mssger I.V

Sorry dear! I'm mobile right now. I'll check if it'll work.

@End time I wont go as far as saying that, but you Never know when it comes to naija. Christ might decide to visit only Nigeria and leave the rest ot the world alone with the way things are going. What is considered abominable in other places is often the norm. We seriously need divine judgement and fast.