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As the world continued to battle with efforts aimed at finding cure to HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced another breakthrough in the treatment of the disease with the discovery of an oral botanical drug, Crofelemer.

The new drug is the second botanical, and an orally administered drug to be approved by FDA since 2006.

The latest breakthrough owes its success to a pioneering research carried out in the United States by a team of scientists including Nigeria’s Professor Maurice Iwu, an acclaimed pharmacologist and tropical medicine expert.


Prof. Maurice Iwu
The first botanical drug to be approved in the United States was a topical green tea extract, Veregen, in 2006. Both botanical drugs meet all US pharmaceutical requirements and can be dispensed only by prescription.

However, ‘’Crofelemer is the first drug to be approved in the United States to treat HIV -associated diarrhea. It is derived from the latex of the South American sangre de drago tree (dragon’s blood, Croton lechleri). A red, blood-resembling latex leaks from the tree when its bark is cut, and it is this substance that contains the novel polymolecular structure crofelemer, originally developed and standardized by Shaman Pharmaceuticals. Fulyzag is the second botanical drug approved by the agency. The drug’s approval marks an important event in the decades-long history of crofelemer.’’

The latest ‘’Healthnews,’’ in a report entitled, ‘’Nigeria’s Maurice Iwu, others record breakthrough in HIV/AIDS treatment: Amazon tree-derived medicine cleared for usage in HIV patients with diarrhea,’’ stated, ‘’On New Year’s Eve of 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of crofelemer, marking the second time a botanical, and the first time an orally administered botanical, has received drug approval from the Administration. The first botanical drug to be approved in the United States was a topical green tea extract, Veregen in 2006. Both botanical drugs meet all US pharmaceutical requirements and can be dispensed only by prescription.

’’The latest breakthrough owes its success to a pioneering research carried out in the United States by a team of scientists which included Nigeria’s Professor Maurice Iwu, an acclaimed pharmacologist and tropical medicine expert.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/01/nigerias-maurice-iwu-others-record-breakthrough-in-hivaids-treatment/

Police arrest man for killing his four months old son for ritual

The police command in Kogi state have arrested a middle aged man, Mr Hosea Folorunsho in Egbe town of Yagba West local government council for the alleged gruesome murder of his son for ritual purpose.

Briefing journalists on the arrest in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Katsina says the suspect, a herbalist, also buried the child in a shallow grave in his own compound.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Katsina while parading the suspect, Chief Hosea Folorunsho, at the state command headquarters, Lokoja-the state capital, disclosed that on the 31st of December 2012, the herbalist killed his son for alleged ritual.

Narrating the police investigation, the police boss, Mr Katsina disclosed that on the New Year’s Eve, at about 11:55PM, the suspect quietly took the baby named Sunday Folorunsho who was asleep in the middle of the night and murdered him in gruesome circumstances.

He added that having accomplished his mission, the suspect dug a shallow grave in his compound and hurriedly buried the corps of the baby.

The police escorted Mr Folorunsho to his compound where the baby’s corpse was buried and he was then asked to exhume the corpse.

Digging out the corpse of the baby, he handed over the body to a pathologist who conducted an autopsy on the dead baby.

The autopsy result read that the child died of multiple fractures through the application of blunt object and trauma.

The 48 year old suspect, a native of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state is married with three other kids.

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Musiwa i de guadu you
wetin bring this teaching or preaching?
Abi na konji de worry you?

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[quote author=Mr.chippychappy]When the south east protested that we weren't included in the Coastal areas and we didn't receive funds as a coastal area , the south south went on total offensive with their chief war horse Edwin Clark (I'm sure you must have head about him) saying that the South East wasn't a coastal area. I have seen LOTS of south south people who would rather die than associate with an Igbo man BUT NOW that things are about to get ugly , they have become our "OVER NIGHT" brothers all of a sudden ! Igbos are Economic , Political and Cultural (in some way) allies to the south south BUT WE are not their thugs , goons , war machines or population boost in time of war . I laugh at how this south south folks feel they can just put the Igbos on SPEED DIAL and call whenever things get ugly . Total Bull$h!t ! We voted goodluck because the average igbo man hates marginalization / Oppression but that doesn't mean we would have millions to waste in a war that has nothing to do with us . IGBOS FOLD YOUR FHUCKING HANDS AND WATCH .[/quote]tell them bro
may amadioha strite them
na now day break for them
to my igbo brothers here let the truth be told
we may hate yorubas but they are never our enemy despite the fact they betrayed us
this so called ss people hate igbos with passion than the yorubas
infact if they havevthere way to wipe igbos or to collaborate with aboki again they will do it

[quote author=Mr.chippychappy]All these cyber bravado makes me laugh ! You should ask your elders / parents what our over night "brothers" in the south south did during the civil war , From Adaka boro stopping shipment of food and medicine , to the friendly boat paddlers who would turn the boat over once you are in the middle of the water (Back then most igbos couldn't swim) , To the friendly informants who helped the Nigerian army . The Goodluck vote was a political one and even at that what has goodluck done for the south east ? Do you see the sea ports ? the airports , the new niger bridge , the renovation of the old niger bridge ? No , Nothing , Zilch , Nada ! Igbos MUST WATCH this time . We cannot afford to be made scapegoats again . Nzeogwu was an igbo speaking south south man but when $h!t hit the fan they denied THEIR OWN SON and supported the propaganda that it was an "igbo coup" , People like Enahoro (whom i used to think was a saint) was very well involved in the "starvation agenda" . So don't come around with this "IGBOS MUST FIGHT" Bravado . In case you don't know we lost 3MILLION people in the civil war . Thats 3MILLION shy from what Hitler did to the jews , Would you like us to lose 3MILLION more ? The war (if it ever happens) between dokubo and this guys would be fought at our BACKYARD not on IGBO LAND! The rules of war has changed now ! As for igbo daughters tending to other needs of the soldiers , we would have an agreement , You don't tamper with what is ours and we don't tamper with what is yours . Besides the pathway we would give the Federal troops would be one FAR AWAY FROM POPULATED COMMUNITIES (A BUSH PATHWAY ). IGBOS MUST NOT FIGHT ANY WAR AGAIN especially when its not worth it . The Federal Government would eventually get weakened by this war regardless of who wins or loses and that's when the IGBOMAN WOULD IMMEDIATELY MAKE HIS DEMANDS and at that time the FG wouldn't want to start what they can't finish.[/quote]you actually nailed
may your days be long
a word is enough for the wise
igbos can not be used again
we are wiser than before

Thank you honorable patrick for given this new nation ogoni a wonderful name poco poco republic

so what is holding Yoruba to declare their independence ?
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Ikwerre are confused people
case close

EzeCanada: Igbo nile ekenem’ unu.

Igbo nile bu otu sita na Aguleri ruo na Okigwe. Sita na Afikpo ruo na Ogwashi-uku, sita na Nsukka ruo na Ohafia sita na Obi-Igbo Ikwerri ruo na Ugwuta. Ma sita kwa na Etche ruo na Awka. Umu Igbo Kwekorita nu..

No one is immune to mistakes because no one is perfect. Chino committed a severe blunder but from his last post above he seem to have realized his mistakes and kindda soft peddled. I guess he still needs to do some sort of "damage control" though. This can be done by openly tendering an apology to the entire Ndi-Igbo on this for

Meanwhile, I am not entirely sure Chino is from Anambra. The name Chino is an abbreviation of Chinonso and Anambrarians normally would abbreviate the name to Nonso….but not that it matters.

As for RUNS.TOEFL.GRE, Onye_okwu and Deshclones shame on you guys for openly trying to cause dis-unity and dis-integration amongst the Igbo race. What if Chino is an anonymous disguising as someone from Anambra state? Ndi Igbo are known worldwide for their uncommon wisdom and you guys have not displayed same here. That’s some food for thought for you guys.

Nwanne pls check on my post i never insulted or attack my igbo brothers
i was only attacking and mocking chino and his supporters i am from anambra i never supported that slowpoke called chino
udo dili gi

I which we were still in the erra slave trade
i would have traded that funny character called chinomental for 1 bottle of kai kai i swear or banish him with power of amadioha
Alusi okija pls consult your oracle there is someone called chino descrating the land of the rising sun he needs to be sacrified to the gods asap

alj harem: My guy this killed me chai !!! thanks man I needed that God bless you

Nat true me i de talk na abi no bi so?
pls help Chino
take him to the same herbalist you took musi to we dont need him in the land of the rising sun he need to be cured lol
he need help
thanks man

chino11:


I have done enough to avoid you, but you have persisted, well soon it will start.

But my key word to you is that we are not the same with you people, we are different brand of Igbos. We cannot be same people now that we have oil and gas/ refinery facilities. Even if it means denying you eddiots like the Ikwerres did we are going to do just that.

Pls get the logic we are not ibo and we never can be ibo we are Anamhawerebere
we have build biafran market in our ancestral land in Cotonou the bigest in west african we know our origin
Musiwa pls your attension is neededd here to explain to these greedy ibos also include the map for better explaination
Alh boko haram pls help this ibo pipulu want to still our oyel and gasp

afam4eva: Now my predictions are coming to pass. All of a sudden we're not the same because of oil. I'm still waiting for the people that will cook up the story about how Anambra people migrated from cotonou and are in no way Igbos.

On a more serious note, I think we need less people like Chino. They're divisive and are a hindrance to the progress of Ndi Igbo.

Bro na true you talk infact i support chino for that we anabraarains are not the same with ibos abi you no know the power of oyel ?
go and check the history of anambra pipulu we dont speak the same language with the rest of the ibos
we have L in place of R and we have R in place of L that why we are called the blight of the ration german and eglish speak similar language but they are not the same pipulu
we migrated from darhomey ask Ikwerre pipulu how they did it for better explanation
I will keep on saying it ibos should stop craiming us abi na by force to be ibo?
you guys should leave chino alone jooor

infact where is musiwa to drop the map and include us in darhomey republic or western Niger self... me i don tire for this ibo pipulu oozing for our oyel and gasp... parasite pipulu

pls Alh boko haram where are you to tell this ibo people our history that anambra migrated from darhomey and marrry Bening princess the daughter of ogiso settle in Nri
we never mixed with ibo people is one ibo man called micheal opkara and sam mbakwe that changed our original name anamhanwerevere to Anambra to make it look like and ibo name during the time of eastern region

infact if you are not from anamhanwerevere pls bounce back
all this ibo pipulu with their greediness for oyel self infact where is my cutlass some head need to roll
chino pls carry one the campaign we anamhanwerevere are solidly behind you

Bastard chino another becomemental in Igbo land

chino11: ^


This is the type of news we need in the East and not window dressing as seen in other SE states. As for you ediotic wawa man 'PROUD-IGBO' get off the way and go drown yourself in the Onitsha River Niger.

You want a picture? You are not gonna get it because of your dark enviousness heart for anything good in Anambra.

FYI; these following projects has been completed and will be commissioned by the Mr. President on his visit to the Light of the Nation- Anambra: Onitsha Port, Orient Oil Well/Refinery and facilities, Sabmiller Plant etc.

With all these projects the economic future of the state being secured, imagine what Anambra will be like with oil and gas, even without oil we have made so much impact in this country and beyond. We are not only developing our state capital leaving other areas bushy, rural and timid just like its being down in your backward state.

Anambra is a mega state, with multi projects like this we are heading towards Dubai-Taiwan as professed by Soludo.

Bastard here you come again
pls stop insult and disgracing IGBos here
you are not the only Anambrarian here
Please my Igbo brothers should just ignore Chino he is mentally deranged and he neeed dokinta incase any has solution to profer for him is highly need
he has gone mad
Chino needs a help
He is gradaully turning to Musiwa
pls help

God Bless Biafra Nation

cosmatika: 2 of U re very st.upid for saying this. So U ppl re now afraid of Ndigbo breaking away. Wat is Nigeria without Us. Zik of Africa, Michael Okpara, Chike Obi, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Dora Akunyili, Ndi Onyiuke, Charles Soludo, Chioma Ajunwa, Prof. F.C Akpuaka, Cosmas Maduka, Myself; jst to mention but a few. Every sector in d country never experience a tangible change until an Igbo man or woman enter dere. If U re an Igbo man lyk me, be proud of ur identity

My Brother

i am proud of my Identity Igbo man to the core
Up BIAFRA THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
GOD HAS ORDAINED BIAFRA NATION

Up Biafra
Congratulations on this great achievement. We must not relent in using our God's given talents to improve the standard of living of Igbo people. Despite the fact that many have tried and came short of our expectations mostly due to circumstances beyound their control, their efforts and endurance have paved the way for us current Igbos to be what ever we are now. We must not let the flame die in our hands. We should triple our efforts to save our people from what reasonable people will consider unbearable living conditions in their own country. It will take time, hard work, innovativeness, understanding, incremental contribution, civility, and God's blessing to reach our goals as a people. One thing is for sure and that is the fact that Igbo people are tremendously blessed and if we put our mind into anything, we will achieve it. We are used to being masters of are fate all the time and not some times. Come to think about it, if you can strip a whole group of people off their entire belongings, and gave each person 20 pounds to start all over and they not only survived but in most cases surpassed those that gave them the 20 pounds, you dont have but to respect them for their tenacity.This current achievement goes a long way to re-affirmed my belief in my people and to give me hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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United Nations – The World Igbo Congress (WIC), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been admitted into the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Dr. Acho Orabuchi, Media Director of WIC, announced this in a statement made available in New York on Tuesday.

The statement said WIC’s admission took place during a regular session of the world body in Geneva on Tuesday.

“The world body unanimously voted to ratify the admission of WIC into the ECOSOC of the UN on a Special Consultative Status,’’ it said.

Article 71 of the UN Charter opened the door, providing for suitable arrangements for consultation with NGOs.

To be eligible for consultative status, an NGO must have been in existence for at least two years and must have an established headquarters.

Being in existence means being officially registered with the appropriate government authorities as an NGO or non-profit body.

Also, for an NGO to gain this status, it must have, among others, a democratically-adopted constitution and authority to speak for its members.

It must also have a representative structure, appropriate mechanisms of accountability and democratic and transparent decision-making processes.

The basic resources of the organisation must be derived, in the main part, from contributions of the national affiliates or other components or from individual members.

“With the status, the body now has the opportunity to take advantage of the economic development programmes of several UN agencies that partner with NGOs under the ECOSOC arrangement,’ WIC said in the statement.

It added that WIC would utilise the resources of the UN organs that deal with social issues, which would help the group deal with Igbo social and economic issues.

The statement said the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) had in February recommended the admission of WIC.

It stated Dr. Anthony Ejiofor, the Executive Director of WIC, received calls on the admission of WIC from both Geneva and New York.

According to it, leaders of the Committee on NGO indicated in the calls that they had been monitoring WIC activities.

It added that the callers to Ejiofor assured WIC that they would help the organisation make the most use of its new status.

The statement also quoted the Chairman of WIC, Mazi Joe Eto, as describing the admission as “definitely a rare feat’’.(NAN)


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/world-igbo-congress-admitted-into-unecosoc/

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i need urgent answer please
sai GEJ 2019
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afam4eva: This is great news. I feel pity for CR state.

I just hope our Anambra brothers don't start denying being Igbo and start telling us that their ancestors came from Cotonou.

Before nko abi you no no sey our ancestors migrated from dahomey come settle in nri
the facts are there we anambrarians are not igbos you greedy igbos should stop clainming us abi na by force to be igbo ?

Abeg we know our history and know where we come from





Lol lol lol

very funny indeed

i feel sorry for ikwerre people

We igbos are proud of you

may God bless our finest leader Raph. Uwechue

Ohanaeze Draft Submission To NASS Committee On Nigerian Constitution Review
(on behalf of the Igbo-Speaking People of Nigeria)

( Monday, July 2, 2012 )
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"TABLE OF CONTENTS"

1. BACKGROUND Page 2

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE POSITION OF NDIGBO Page 6

i. Restructuring of Nigeria into Six Regions Page 6
ii. Powers of Federal, Region (and States) Page 6
iii. Citizenship Rights Page 8
iv. Form of government for Federal Republic of Nigeria Page 8
v. Tenure of Chief Executive at Federal, Region/State Page 8
vi. Revenue-Sharing (“Fiscal federalism”) Page 9
vii. Reorganization of the Police Page 10
viii. Reorganization of the Nigerian Armed Forces Page 11
ix. State Security Services Page 11
x. Civil Service Reforms – Federal Character Principle Page 12
xi. Political Party Reforms Page 12
xii. Judicature Page 12
xiii. Population/Census Page 12
xiv. States Creation and Boundary Adjustments Page 13
xv. Role of Traditional Rulers Page 13
xvi. Non – Adoption of State Religion Page 13

3 CONCLUSION Page 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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on Abrui we stand or everybody hansa ya papa Name

agbotaen: no igbo propagandist ,. i dont have a job , may be you can give me one as iam a journalist and the assistant secretary general for Nigeria wushu kungfu federation , a sports federation under the national sports commission

this monkey you still dey alive ?

why you no de respond again
any way i wish you well in your ika nation
ubosi nta ka anyi shio na owerre nchi

Ewu gboko

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chino11: You are a disaster, go back to school and learn how to read, write and spell correctly. Look over your gibberish, I couldn't even read your clownish garbage. You people are considered second class Igbos, that why we don't consider your women marriageable, but Bleep and dump them and tell them 'mama anyi si' ;

From the time of great Zik, Ojukwu, Ekwueme and also from pre-independence, Independence and post-independent Nigeria it has been Anambra all the way, so tell me who are the root and head? Anu mpama.

Deal with it bro

Bia dianyi Chino you are a disgrace to IGBO nation

stop hating our excellent brothers and sisters from Imo state and other Igbo states
are you An agent of divinsion in Alaigbo?
Who send you?

Stop this nonsense

you are not more anambrain than me
have respect for your Igbo brothers
stop hating

take your fight to North
Boko haramas are up there killing despoiling and maiming your brothers and sister you claimed you love so much
you are here fighting about anambra this anambra that
how many prominent people are from you family or your village?

stop mention about great sons and daughters of Igbo who work very hard individually to be the level they are now

How much did anambra or your immediate family contributed to this people you mentioned upbringing and welfare to claim there glory

anambra is great and alaigbo is great no doubt

what have you and your family contributed to anambra state to claim the glory of the hard working people

Speak for your family and stop calling others and causing enemity and hating to them

and what makes you think you are first class igbo?

usu mia gi amu there

mention the great people from you vilage and stop calling on others

anambra people are not known for this

you are not part of us
so back offfffffffffff
Ewu gambia

menakachi chima: Reply †̥☺ d anambra idiocyncratic Chino.
Chino ¶ digreSsed from our arguement ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ unleashed ur uncivilised ussual anambra baise,sentimental ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ acrimonious nature †̥☺ me.listen, ur nofin but a stupid idiot , a boncor, uncastrated basterd, a nincompop wit ₪☺ surname, a daft ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ a local baboon. See imo state will always remain d king of igbo race, we can't yield †̥☺ u ppls treachery ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ cheap blackmails out of jealousy. Let me put u right cos ur not learned. Igbo has an incomprehensive ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ vague origin, igbo ȋ̝̊̅§ asephalous, igbo. Enwe eze. Some claim we are from israel som said we belonged †̥☺ d kwa grp τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ has lived here centuries b4 chrisit.dis was proved by the nok sculpure escalated from nsukka axis not even anambra, S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ u can't tell me anambra ȋ̝̊̅§ the root of igbo TUFIA chukwu aju.acording †̥☺ an authority afigbo d impotant igbo origin cities are arochukwu(ife nta igbo ancestoral father) owerri axis,ika igbo,nsukka,orlu,okigwe,ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ nri. Dis nri ȋ̝̊̅§ Ju̶̲̥̅̊ڪ†̥ a sacred clan incharg of coronatn ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ peace using d deity, nri ȋ̝̊̅§ neva d origin of igbo neither anambra,d place τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ has strong prove according †̥☺ scolars ȋ̝̊̅§ great arochukwu in latter Imo befor they became abia.Chino ur a daft.in those days we were in school, kegites use †̥☺ sing all anambra are noise makers,parrots ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ always bragging, they are ife ife ppl.see the worst trib in igbo land ȋ̝̊̅§ anambra cos they are greedy,much love for mony τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ they can kill dia parents,all anambra are sabo,they are tribalistic ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ uncivilised.ritualist,blood money,juju business ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ noise makers.chino ask ur father wehther anambra fought biafran war dilligently,of course na only sabo una do cos of money.again u called zik as great,ur very mad †̥☺ call zik grt cos he ȋ̝̊̅§ d number one hater of igbo,wit his anambra bad blod he betrayed igbos ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ biafra as a whole.why ȋ̝̊̅§ he not popular in igbo land ?its because he compounded our plights, can u compare his achievments †̥☺ τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ of awolowo or bellewa τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ tried for dia ppl.anambras are selfish ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ foolish.see the truth ȋ̝̊̅§ that now anambra can't come close †̥☺ imo in education ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ greatest,live old old names if 1920 ڪ,its Ju̶̲̥̅̊ڪ†̥ τ̩̩̥Ђα̲̅τ̩̩̥ few anambra had d privillege †̥☺ go †̥☺ sch den bf education circulated †̥☺ all igbo,but ₪☺ kee way, they don't go †̥☺ sch again.its only imo ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ enugu that are going †̥☺ sch now.the list person in imo state ȋ̝̊̅§ a masters degree holding waxing strong in the field.ur anambra brothjer iheajuna ȋ̝̊̅§ a sabo.its only ojukwu ¶ rever S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ much oda politicians are egoncentric lik u idiot.again imo ȋ̝̊̅§ far reacher dan anambra,we are in niger delda cos we hav oil .anambra ¶ poor as a church rat.in imo we got beautiful bebes (ukwu nwanyi owere) we got our siup (ofe owere) we got our cultural heritage, we have strong guy men that can't be intimidated not anambra otu onitcha touts.we are born guy men not jew anambra village men.we are greater in population cos evry wia we conquer, we hav 27 LGA, we have rochas the best governor, we have dick tyger world heavy weight champion,genevieve nnaji,bracket,kelly handsome,dede 1day,uche ogbuagu,uche,ernest emenyionu,sir warrior lots of them, ƪǃҠӗ uwazurike the greatest igbo leader now,ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ many more,imo wu nchichi, we remain d hearth of igbo,we are dachiiiiiiii owerri wu oke mba...kpa oshi ari yaRi, imo ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ abia languauage ȋ̝̊̅§ the acceptable igbo written in the bible.(Igbo nzugbe)not ife ife anambra.if anambra continue in this rancour we great imolites will finish all of u cos we pass una in all ramification.@ Chino.. Owerri kwenu...igbo wu igbo kwenu...udo diri umu imo niile.. Ɣε̲̣̣̣̥§ O°˚˚˚. Gaziere anyi oooo.onye si na anyi agagi ebi ekwensu kpoo Ɣε̲̣̣̣̥§ O°˚˚˚. Oku. Owere wu oke mba wuru parapara. Owerri ȋ̝̊̅§ more serene ɑ̤̥̈̊ƞd̶̲̥̅̊ better planed ɑnd beautiful than ph tak it or live it. I rest my case. Owere kele nu, kwenu .....iyah.

My bro please soft pedal I am from Anambra i have much respect for my brothers from Imo state and the whole of Igbo Land
we are one

Dont mind that bastard called chino he is not part of us and we anambrian here dont support what he is doing here
causing division among us
Just consider him as an outcast just ignore him

please take it easy