DCPNOR

No 5 Adegbite Close

Behind Ayotoz Hotel

Agbowo Shopping Complex,

UI, Ibadan,

Oyo State, Nigeria

22/01/2024


Ex-President

General Matthew Okikilola Olusegun Obasanjo

Agba Loba House

Quarry Road Ibara

P O Box 2286

Abeokuta

Ogun State

Nigeria


Your Excellency Sir,



SOLICITING SUPPORT FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF NIGERIA

We are the Directorate of the Concerned Patriots in Nigeria and Overseas for Restructuring of Nigeria (DCPNOR). We seek restructuring into a more peaceful and workable structure than its currently subsisting one.

We operate under the leadership of Prophet Moses Akinwale Olagunju, the Presiding Bishop Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministry based in Ibadan, Oyo State in Nigeria. We write to you to solicit your assistance in our call for the restructuring of Nigeria.

We value and respect you as the Father of Modern Nigeria, Apostle, and believer of one ‘united Nigeria’ because your goal and mission is to restore Nigeria and defeat separatism so that every Nigerian can feel proud that he or she has a stake in this country. Our beloved father ex-President of |Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, we recognize and appreciate all your efforts, struggles, and challenges including going to prison to keep this country Nigeria united as one. This is also similar to our vision, mission, and goal which is the main reason we are writing this letter to you to solicit your assistance and support to have a sovereign country called the United States of Nigeria (USN) with sovereign states United without any division, where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of N|Igeria (USN) The cement and water which we are going to use to build and birth a NEW Nigeria under the United States of Nigeria (USN) is unity (cement) without any division(water)

OUR ORGANIZATIONAL CONCERN AND GOAL

Our aim, objective, vision, and goal are not driven by tribal, religious, or political party inclinations, but by the spirit of understanding that Nigeria’s history holds an honest fact that the regional arrangement has been the best in record of sustainable development and the current Unitary structure which has been borne since 1966. Our vision, mission, and plan is to build on what the British who colonized us in 1960 left with us. The British gave us the name NIGERIA (Lord Lugard) and we want to continue with this ‘brickwork’ for the development and unity of Nigeria without any division.

We want to continue to build from the local, state, and national government levels while restructuring Nigeria back to the order of the 1963 constitutional order as a sovereign country called the United States of Nigeria (USN) with sovereign states united without any division, where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of N|Igeria (USN)

Our movement is concerned about the negative evolution of the Nigerian polity since the Military government took over in 1966, thereby destroying the foundational democratic evolution of Nigeria by the promulgation of Decree No: 34 by the Agunyi Ironsi-led Military Government that came to power through a Coup de tat on January 15 of the above-mentioned year.

The stated foundational destruction of the structure was further consolidated by the promulgation of Military Decree No. 14 of 1967 by the government of General Yakubu Gowon, which completely broke down the regional and territorial structure of Nigeria by the creation of 12 States. Years after, there was the creation of States by the successive Military governments headed by General Ibraheem Babangida and the late Gen. Sani Abacha to the current limit of 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory.

The Unification Decree of 1966 laid the foundation of a Unitary mode of national administration where excessive powers are ceded to the Centre while the State components are at a loss of territorial and economic controls and powers that are essential for any meaningful sustainable development. The said Unification Decree was consolidated in the 1978 and 1999 constitutions which deprives the component States of the true powers that are essential for their development and grants such to the Central Government under the Exclusive Legislative list.

This structure of government has been problematic and is deemed responsible for all vices that plague the Nigerian polity. The states groan under pressure of incapacitation, underdevelopment, and over reliance on the Federal government. The crisis borne out of the Unitary Constitutional framework has led to several calls for restructuring and recent calls for Self Determination.

History records confirm Nigeria fared very well under the regional structure which was enabled by the Republican constitution of 1963. For this reason, some people clamor for a restructuring back to the 1963 constitutional order. In our own case, owing to the development associated with the promulgation of Decree No.14 of 1967 by which 12 states were created from the three regions which have now become Thirty-six (36) states of the Federation defined in six Geo-political zones, our own proposition for restructuring is an application of the functional modalities of the 1963 constitution to the current structure of Thirty-six (36) States and Federal Capital Territory where each state will exist as an autonomous unit in a United body of Sovereign Country with sovereign States within the geo-political zones under the modified name United States of Nigeria(USN)without any division where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of N|Igeria (USN)

We use this medium to express our appreciation again to you while thanking you sir for all your efforts, pains, and challenges (including going to prison) you experienced for over 45 years in keeping Nigeria as ONE country, united without any division. We have seen your experience and achievements, as our beloved father ex-president Matthew Okikilola Obasanjo as an accomplished elder statesman who has served Nigeria in a variety of positions, both as a military head of state and as the first democratically elected civilian Nigerian president of the fourth republic (1999 – 2007).

Sir, you have expressed pride and taken action in building a legacy of unity and stability after you served two consecutive term limits in office. Our beloved father (ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo,) was the first democratically-elected president in Nigeria to hand over power peacefully in multi-party polls, Your experience and achievements motivated us to solicit your assistance and support in your lifetime to bail out this country called Nigeria out of the devastation and ruins of many generations in birthing a new Nation New Generation under a sovereign country with sovereign states called the United States of Nigeria(USN) ‘UNITED without any DIVISION. 'Where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of Nigeria (USN)

YOUR ROLES IN THE PAST TILL DATE IN MAKING NIGERIA UNITED ONE

As a Nigerian patriot during the 1967–1970 Nigeria–Biafra Civil War, ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, Sir, you accomplished many notable things. You were assigned to lead the Western State three days before the battle between the Nigerian Army and Biafran rebels on January 3, 1967. You blocked the routes that Biafran troops intended to use to take control of the Mid-West and then Lagos on January 9, 1967. This action stopped the Biafran troops from crossing the Niger Bridge in their march. Gowon assigned ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo to lead the invasion of Biafra on January 16, 1969, giving you charge of 35,000 to 40,000 soldiers stationed in Port Harcourt. When you led the Nigerian Army to seize control of Umuahia, the Biafran forces were reduced by half and the Nigerian Army successfully resisted the Biafra onslaught on Aba while operating at the front lines. You began Operation Tailwind on January 19, 1970, and it was successful because the Uli airfield was taken, which forced Philip Effiong, the military leader of Biafra, to give up.

BIAFRA’S RE-INTEGRATION INTO NIGERIA

Gowon assigned ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo the task of reintegrating Biafra into Nigeria once the Biafran secessionist had submitted. You made sure that the water supply was restored in all significant towns in the conflict-torn area in just four months after the war ended.

YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS MILITARY HEAD OF STATE

With Murtala Muhammed’s murder on February 13 of that same year, the ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, the second in command in the triumvirate where you served as head of state, assumed the position. As a result of your economic initiatives as head of state, Nigeria’s inflation rate decreased from 34% when you took office to 30% in just over a year. You also increased spending on housing, agriculture, and education.

Your key initiatives as ex-president General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo included Operation Feed the Nation, the Bakori Scheme, the South Chad Irrigation Project, two hydropower projects, and a thermal plant. The transition to civilian government was one of your other notable accomplishments while serving as military leader of a state. You handed up power to Shehu Shagari in January 1979 after the 1979 presidential election, which resulted in the establishment of Nigeria’s Second Republic and was declared a success by the Election Commission.

THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF EX-PRESIDENT MATTHEW OKIKILOLA OLUSEGUN OBASANJO AS NIGERIA’S CIVILIAN PRESIDENT (1999 – 2007)

You were given a fifteen-year sentence by Sani Abacha’s military administration for allegedly preparing a coup, and after serving three years of that term, You were freed in January 1998 by Abdulsalami Abubakar after Abacha’s death. On January 28 of that year, you joined the PDP, and on February 14, 1999, the party’s primary election saw you win the nomination for president. You won the 1999 presidential election for Nigeria’s civilian government with 63% of the vote as the PDP’s nominee and Atiku Abubakar as your running mate.

ENHANCED INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION OF NIGERIA

You spent the first quarter of as a president while in office restoring Nigeria’s reputation abroad, which had been damaged by Abacha’s rule.

THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE’S EXPANSION

The Nigeria Police Force increased from 120,000 when you took office as civilian president of Nigeria in 1999 to 325,000 in 2007. This did not decrease the rampant abuse and violence of the police at the time.

ESTABLISHMENT OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

You also founded several significant organizations as ex-President General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo that are still in use today. You launched several agencies, including the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC).

NIGERIA’S LITERACY RATE ROSE

The adoption of the Universal Basic Education Program during your tenure as Nigeria’s civilian ex-President General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo also contributed to an increase in literacy rates in that country.

PRIVATISATION OF GOVERNMENT-RUN BUSINESSES

588 public enterprises made up 55% of the external debt when you took office in 1999. You established the National Council of Privatization in January 1999 to stem the rising debt resulting from managing these public firms. Except for those engaged in oil production, many governmental enterprises were privatized. As a result of the significant reduction in external loans and increased private investment in Nigeria, the country’s economy ultimately improved.

Other accomplishments of ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo are listed below:

In 2000, you increased the minimum wage by two times. (ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo)

In Abia and Anambra, the Bakassi Boys, a vigilante gang, are thought to have killed 2,000 people. You ordered the Mobile Police to disband them.

You increased government spending on health from its previous level of 0.2% of GDP to 0.4% of GDP.

Under your leadership, Nigeria’s growth rate increased from 3% to 6%.

As you left office, Nigeria’s foreign reserves had increased from US$2 billion to US$45 billion.

18 billion dollars in debt relief were obtained by you from the Paris and London Club. The total amount of Nigeria’s debt was reduced by $30 billion.

Ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration saw the introduction of mobile communications in Nigeria. MTN in Nigeria was established in this manner.

ECONOMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

During the administration of ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo’s presidency, Nigeria’s economy experienced significant growth and expansion. One of your most notable achievements was the establishment of the Debt Management Office (DMO) in 2000, which helped Nigeria to restructure and reduce its external debt burden. This debt relief initiative earned Nigeria a debt pardon of over $18 billion from the Paris Club of creditor nations. This move resulted in increased investor confidence, leading to a boost in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and economic growth.

Additionally, as ex-president of Nigeria General Matthew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, your administration implemented various reforms to enhance the business environment, promote trade and investment, and encourage entrepreneurship. One of these initiatives was the establishment of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), which facilitated the promotion and coordination of investments in Nigeria. Your administration also introduced the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) which was aimed at promoting economic growth and poverty reduction through the development of the non-oil sector.

POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Ex-president of Nigeria General Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo was instrumental in strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and ensuring peaceful transitions of power. Your administration introduced electoral reforms that made the electoral process more transparent, credible, and inclusive. Additionally, you ensured the independence of the judiciary, resulting in a more efficient and effective judicial system.

You used these three conceptual mechanisms in his administration in the nation-building process during your civilian government which fostered peace unity stability during your Administration. These are Power sharing, Zoning, and National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS).

SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Under your leadership Sir, Nigeria made significant progress in improving access to education and healthcare. Your administration established the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program, which aimed to provide access to basic education for all Nigerian children. You also introduced the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which aimed to provide affordable healthcare to all Nigerians.

It's time to act and intervene early and mount pressure on our leaders before the situation develops into a crisis in your lifetime, which you always do and intervene whenever there is a crisis in Nigeria

We would like this restructuring to happen in your lifetime because we know and trust that you can give us this assistance and support in your lifetime to see the birthing of a new nation called the United States of Nigeria (USN) as a sovereign country with sovereign states UNITED without any DIVISION where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of Nigeria (USN)

We have written to the President, ex-presidents, Ministers, and important dignitaries in government present and past which was published in Punch Newspaper on December 3rd, 2023 pg 14 regarding the concerns we raised in restructuring Nigeria to a Sovereign country with sovereign states under the United States of Nigeria where each state pledges allegiance to the federal government of the United States of Nigeria (USN)

NB: We are advocating for a total restructuring of Nigeria to a new name called the United States of Nigeria (USN) based on a sovereign country with sovereign states united without any division. We must place priority on the love and unity of our country called the United States of Nigeria (USN) above any tribal and religious sentiments. Furthermore, any state that wishes to break away from the new nation called the United States of Nigeria (USN) will be confronted by the whole states

Hence, Sir, we would like you to stretch yourself to assist and support us in using your influential power to reach admirers, friends, critical stakeholders, and associates to support this course for the restructuring of Nigeria to a truly Federal republic as a sovereign nation with sovereign states united without any division which is economically and politically strong in taking its right place in the committee of nations as United States of Nigeria (USN)

Sir, we are repeating, that the situation of our country Nigeria has reached a peak of need and urgency to restructure our country now to prevent war, instability, separation, and crisis. An adage says ‘Prevention is better than Cure’

We appreciate your response and your early intervention sir, regarding the concerns we raised


Yours faithfully,

Prophet Wale Olagunju (President)

Tel: +234 8023263603 / +234 7068247476)