I had an argument with my some friends about the above topic which was shown in AIT. In my opinion, i think security should be given urgent and immediate priority. However, my friend argued that Power should be given more priority than security. They said that with constant power, security threat will be minimized. I did not accept this because to me, it is the man who is alive that enjoys constant power supply.

I gave them example of country with constant power yet still has security problems. I also informed them of the Rivers State Gas Turbine that was built by the Odili Administration but its high tension iron poles were vandalized by thieves because of lack of adequate security.  Unfortunately, no body said anything on electoral reforms.

So, Nairalanders, which of these pressing problems do you think the New Executive Council of the Federation should tackle as a matter of urgency: Security of lives and Property, Power Generation or Electoral Reforms.

Spyker:

I had an argument with my some friends about the above topic which was shown in AIT. In my opinion, i think security should be given urgent and immediate priority. However, my friend argued that Power should be given more priority than security. They said that with constant power, security threat will be minimized. I did not accept this because to me, it is the man who is alive that enjoys constant power supply.

I gave them example of country with constant power yet still has security problems. I also informed them of the Rivers State Gas Turbine that was built by the Odili Administration but its high tension iron poles were vandalized by thieves because of lack of adequate security.  Unfortunately, no body said anything on electoral reforms.

I had chosen power but the bolded made me revisit my opinion. So, here is my order:
1. Security: even without power, peace of mind is enough. We lived before electricity and oil came into existence and we can do it again. Also security means more business, foreign an domestic, because there would be no threat of kidnapping. Also corruption would decrease because out courts would actually prosecute the right people--speedily. And this would lead to revisiting the constitution and adding proper laws(Freedom of Information Bill), and getting rid of those wigs lawyers and judges wear. And of course we cannot forget prison reform and police reform. We will actually make use of forensics and fingerprints and DNA. The police can gain the respect they've lost and people do not have to fear going to the authorities and jungle justice could take a setback. Corruption can finally be minimized and looters and riggers can be brought to Nigerian courts.

2. Power: this would make life easier. This will also make security and voting easier. With constant power, we can make use of technology and Nigeria has the market for this. We an have our own factories and have better security and certainly improve communications and accountability. And this will certainly invite foreign investments. I get excited just talking about the prospects

3. Electoral Reforms: With security and power, there will be electoral reforms. If those who violate the law can be brought to justice, then Nigeria can focus on removing zoning laws and set rules for setting up political parties and campaigning for president. The electoral process can become available to every Nigerian regardless of wealth. We can remove unnecessary requirements such as having an enormous sum to vie for presidency or the inability to run as an Independent. And with constant power, we can have the entire nation judging the electoral process and better technology for accountability. The opportunities are endless.

ROFL @

Spyker:

it is the man who is alive that enjoys constant power supply.

But seriously, I am of the opinion that a sincere corruption eradication effort be made first, else whatever is done would be like fetching water with a basket.
There may be major wastages in time, resources and effort and in the end, the result may be less than satisfactory.

I'll pick electoral reform any-day

If we spend $16 billion to reform the security system or power sector, but have the wrong people in power; we all know where that money is going. It will be business as usual. Nothing will be done. For example, assuming we decide to focus on the power reform; it will be marked by high corruption, nepotism, with wrong people in power. Also the time it takes to tackle Power problem is huge, this cannot be done in one - two years; considering how long it'll take to finalize feasibility studies of new power plants, building and operation of old and new transmission and distribution lines. Lest say new president takes over the administration, whats stopping the administration ending current reform and implementing his own agenda. This will amount to waste of resources, waste of time and at the end of the day people continue suffer and we're back to square one.

If we can all focus on electoral system and elect the right candidate into power, the end result will be discipline character that will implement disciplined reform including power and security reform.

Good point.