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ExpiredNigeria:
No respect for Nigerian anywhere in the world, even foriegners in our own country maltreat and disrespect us just because the idoits in power give them the power to do so by disregarding and disrespecting us.. Umu anuofia

The lifeless thing must go back to where it came from

but when she was enjoying the foreigner at the initial stage she did not tell the Baba oo.

Please, when am I going to see a University Introduce 3D Animation Course?

[quote author=Ray97 post=70915454]honestly i dont understand this restructuring of a thing. Dont even know what it means..

if you ask this guys to bring out a blue print on how to restructure they'll be clueless..

what nigeria needs is a national convention where smart and patriotic minds from all region come together and reason how to move the country forward...
this restructure and sessation bullshit is all politics.[/quote
And I do not see this happened in this present system of Government restructuring is the best where every region will be managing her resources.

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I think if APC is serious about restructuring of the country, this is the right time to start working on how to implement the report not after the election or else we should vote them out for any party that ready to restructuring the Country.

Since the return of democratic governance in Nigeria, restructuring of the country has been one issue that has refused to go away. Despite all efforts by successive governments to wish it away, the issue has refused to die. Restructuring, as simple as the word looks, means different things to different parts of the country.

While to people of the South-South it may mean control of natural resources by the federating units and payment of royalties to the centre, it also means the decongestion of the centre and assigning more powers to the federating units to the South-West and South-East.

The latter definition also makes some sense to the people of the Middle Belt region. But the greatest opposition to the idea has always come from the core northern zones of North-East and North-West, where opponents of the idea see it as a ploy by some zones, particularly the South-East, to fragment Nigeria.

To those who are opposed to restructuring, the unity of Nigeria was much more important than any other motive attached to such reconfiguration of the entity. Since the pre-independence days, Nigeria has toyed with different constitutional changes.

From the parliamentary system of government in the First Republic to the presidential system adopted since the Second Republic, the country has laboured to bring forth a state where every citizen would feel belong and equal. But the facts on the ground show that the country has moved from one that was fast developing after independence to one that has retrogressed, especially since after the overthrow of the Shehu Shagari government in 1983.

Since then, various governments, both military and civilian, have made efforts at amending the constitution to be more suitable for the country. But, obviously, sore thumbs have continued to crop up all over the country, indicating that all is not well with the administration of the country and its present set up.
Soon after the return of democracy in 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo faced his first major challenge – the quest to introduce Sharia in some states of the North.

Although, Nigeria constitutionally is a secular state where there is no state religion, some governors in the North then found it expedient to implement full Sharia in their states.
That drew anger from the Southern states, even though the governors in the affected northern states then argued that the laws were meant for Muslims only. Similar, but different modes of agitations rose in the South-South, with demand to control proceeds of oil from the zone – the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy. That, of course, led to what is today known as the Niger Delta agitation that ended up with the granting of amnesty to youths of the region by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua.

The South-East had its own agitation in the mould of separatist groups, such as the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) and its ‘younger brother,’ the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The South-West has made restructuring one of the bases for their support for any government. This is why Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, during the week, attacked Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, over his opposition to restructuring.

South-West believes more in fiscal federalism and loose federating units, with a less powerful centre. One thing that is not in doubt from all agitations is that majority of Nigerians are not satisfied with the state of affairs of the country.

Be it resource control, policing, defence, revenue sharing, state creation or mode of government, there is almost a consensus that something has to give in on the way the country is currently running. The name or manner of agitation might be different, but the language is the same – the country is presently unwieldy, with so much power concentrated at the centre.
The restructuring might come in the form of state police, new revenue sharing formula, return to zones or regions or devolution of powers from the centre. We recall that in 2014, former President Goodluck Jonathan had set up the national conference, which came up with a comprehensive report.

The conference was attended by all segments of the country. The report of that conference, which was generally applauded then, has been on the shelves, gathering dust.
We also know that one of the major planks of the support given to APC in 2015 by the South-West was the promise of the party to embark on restructuring if it won power. When the question of restructuring became hot, the party went ahead to set up a committee headed by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, which made recommendations on the restructuring issue.
That report is also on the shelves now. There have been several of such in the past, made by different committees set up by different governments.

We are of the view that the issue of restructuring should be a major issue going into 2019. We do not subscribe to the break-up of Nigeria by any means. But we believe that the current model being operated by the country is not sustainable. There are several instances that support that assertion. The recent impasse at the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) that almost crippled several states is a case in point.
We believe that every state in the country or, at worst, every zone, can manage itself, if power is devolved. Corruption and tension will also reduce when there is less power at the centre. By that, Nigeria would join other advanced democracies, who we copied their models, in having a workable system.
https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/08/the-restructuring-debate-3/

Any candidate that ready to restructure the Country will beat Buhari. I voted for APC no because of anything but restructuring because I surely believe that Nigeria can not move forward except we go back to regional system of Government or devolution of power to state government.

I don't mind to vote for candidate, in as much he/she going ready to Restructuring my dear beautiful Country, in fact, am ready to campaign for the candidate free of charge.

Capital NO
Restructuring or Nothing.

Am not after who or from Region the president is coming from what I after is the restructuring. There is nothing concern the people of England who the Ireland vote for as their head of Government and the wales has no business with affair of Scotland still they are understand the British Empire. Am fed up, I repeat, am tired of talking about North, Southeast or Southsouth. All what I after is development of Ile Yoruba. Northern believe in power more than any region in this country still they are the one battling with poverty in this country still nothing to show.
It's true that they don't want the restructuring but mark my word, time is coming that they will be running from bole to pillar in the country beging for the restructuring.

I will comment but am waiting for TVC to carry it first

Efewestern:
Truth is, even if you restructure the country, with useless leaders at the helm of affairs, there won't be any development, take a look at Bayelsa, even with her huge allocation, nothing to show for it, their leaders keep looting their common wealth.

Corruption is the root cause of our problems, We have no working refineries today because the power that be won't let anything function reason being that they can rake in millions from fuel importation and Subsidy.

We flare enough gas in Nigeria to power 4 gas turbine, thereby solving our power problems, but every administration seems clueless about the issue on ground, worst is the billions being budgeted for this same issue every year, nobody is sincere, they just want to loot till we have nothing.

I can go on and on, if you look at most of our major problems, it all boils down to one major thing, corruption, if you restructure the country without looking at how to curb corruption, then there won't be any difference, just that some leaders and governors will have more to loot.

Simply put, the leaders of this country are evil, the people are worst, we aid criminals.

but if we restructure believe me the corruption is not be the affair of Regional not National. My brother we can't be continuing like this Nigeria need another system not this present one.

justtoodark:
restructure but corruption is still their....our mindset need to change....restructure will not help anything...may even make the situation more worser sef....

ok we should go use drug to do that. System is the first corruption that we need to cure and if you do not believe I will give u an example. Most of States been created in military government were created base on oil money is not those states can stand on their own and now I put it to you what will you call that system. Economy corruption is it?
Another is the law that do not allow the state to explore is resources while the people in that state are suffering, what the system will u call that.

Efewestern:
I quite disagree with the report on south East, Anambra and Aba are economically viable, unless there is another definition of "economically viable", truth is, restructuring won't solve 100% of our problems, our major undoing as a country is corruption, too many clueless leaders at the helm of power, how do you expect such nation to grow?

And I can tell you that the present system we are practicing is the major corruption that we should talk about first. Let me give u one example. In the oldest day in Southwest, if you steal and people catch you, forget all both your family and unborn generation are thieves but now just because of the system we are practicing if you steal billions from Abuja believe me people will welcome you with sing and drum. And Bode George is living example.

LadyExcellency:
In 1999, Obasanjo was PDP candidate, Olufalae was AD Candidate while Ogbonnaya Onu was Presidential candidate for ANPP. Yet Ogbonnaya Onu was forced to step down for AD Candidate through merger. We had no option but two Yoruba candidates.

Why wouldn't the same be applicable? Why wouldn't Southwesterners in APC stepdown for Ogbonnaya Onu to fly APC presidential flag in 2023?

As for the comment in bold, you can take that to the bank, majority of APC Stewarts will opt for Igbo candidate for presidency, but the Southwest will logically insist on Osinbajo or Tinubu.

you are reading my mind. Tinubu will never use 2023 to joke with anybody and the moment Tinubu wish to contest or nominates a candidate, believe me, nobody in Southeast would block his way. And by then, Igbo will left with nothing.

I can't laugh, 2023 election is going to be a year of Igbo's faith. The only hope for them is if Tinubu do not try to contest on nominate the candidate because North wouldn't ever vote/support any candidate from Southeast.
Restructuring is the only answer anything else is child play. And if not let me just "tookhe" here and watch out they want play the game.

DrholuwaTOBI:
Holy! Holy! Holy! is a very wrong thing to use.


The Country is turning into something else, If we can survive this Nigeria must be great again.

tell me when was last time it was great?

I know, and this is the reason why Tinubu keep mute on Restructuring. Though, he might be right because I used to tell people that if power is going to igbos in 2023 like Northerns are promising them now is only Tinubu can give them the authentication because if South west also have candidate believe me nobody in the North will vote for Igbo. The only thing Igbo need now is Restructuring when the future of their people will determine on the ladders of Igbo but not on federal government anymore.

Midastorch:
The same way you guys claimed Akpabio's defection itself was fake.... High blood pressure, na him go kill all of una Las las

Abi! Nigeria politicians are desperado when it comes to power, they can even sacrifice their mothers self.

What is your rate from China?

Johnnyessence:
we have seen all these ones several times without number, please why can't you post school infrastructure and roads infrastructure too. upon the revenue Ambode accrued to the government coffers, he has failed woefully on school dilapidated structures. so so worse.

please upload a picture of infrastructure going on in ur state. Ole,olè,atõle. What Lagos state government is doing other state can not do 0.1 percent including ur state and if you want to quote be wrong upload the evidence here otherwise don't ever give a comment targe with Lagos again. Enemy of progress. EKO ONIBAJE, OBAJE TI!!!!!

Very funny and laughable, seven states out of Thirty six state? This is what we are saying. Let's restructure the country they say No. It's regional Government that supposed to handle this kind of project and it's not other way round.

Blakjewelry:
everybody is talking nobody is acting

Are u ready, call on me.

Yes! You are right, but it seems our leaders are power drunker. Restructuring is the only way out and I don't mind to join any group that is ready to make this come to reality.

We should stop deceiving ourselves, most of these Governorsites are afraid of restructuring just because they are lazy. The only Governor that I see that has leadership vision out of them is Bayelsa Governor. It's only restructuring can answer all our challenges in this country. How could PMB would leave his region undeveloped and focus to develop other regions. PMB is not like Obasanjo and uncle Jonathan.
#RESTRUCTURINGI THE ANSWER.

Redoil:
Clowns talking.
Develop other seaports and see lagos turn to empty state.
The fear of tinubu by bubu is the fear of wisdom

keep your mouth shut. Developing other port wouldn't ever makes Lagos port dry but will reform the Nigeria's Economy.

SIRTee15:
Are u truly Yoruba....
If u are then I'm happy Yoruba youths are beginning to wake up from the disastrous opium created by tinubu n being sniffed by our youth.....
I just don't get why a Yoruba youth would want the status quo remain just because of a straw man argument that Yoruba will produce the president in 2023....
It's like hiding ur head in the sand while your yansh is exposed.....
Besides I just don't understand the hype about a Yoruba presidency....
Obasanjo was there for 8 years, what changed....
Let's put our destiny into our hands n focus on long term goals/policy by pushing for regional restructuring vigorously n passionately.....
With regional autonomy we get the advantage of remaining in nigeria while steering the wheel of development in our region at a pace that best work with us.....
It's a shame it's the Yoruba elders clamouring for restructuring, the youths don't want anything to do with it....
I just don't understand why our youths fail to see this....
All they care about is short term goals, patience n Hard work is no longer a virtue....
No wonder money ritual is on the rise in that region....

am really happy to meet someone like you especially talking about restructuring. Am a Youth and confirm Yoruba. It's not that the youths don't want to support the leaders that calling for restructuring but most of the youths in South west especially in Lagos here are not really understand what the restructuring is all about.

I'm absolutely ready to vote and even campaign for any candidate that will allow restructuring of the Country.

sarrki:
lolz . Wake up nothing like tribal war anymore our concern should be qualitative leader,Accountable leaders we need SW is not in struggle with any region cos God has favored her with

Lagos ........ seaport

OGUN ............. industrial hub

Oyo. ................ Arable land for farming

Osun................. Cultural heritage and Cocoa plantation

Ondo. ................ Bitumen, Crude oil and Cocoa plantation

Ekiti.................... Tourism

Above all Education for all

also oil and Gas in Lagos. In Ondo, Additional seaport will be created. Ogun also has Bitumen in Ogun. Gold in Oyo and Osun. And what will makes Yoruba standout to others is that we are well educated and law abiden people. God really blessed us in Oduduwa land.

But don't forget that PVC is the only answer for this argument.

Obainoneandonly:
an ex army commando and an ace marksman...this woman is an ironlady.she's beautiful, intelligent nd most importantly a trained killer.there not cheat on her,or else,your case is sorry

I think she really understand the leadership role before she contested for the position like PMB understand the cows before he got to position���

izombie:
i hear you. But the hausa fulani can never agree to regionalism. They can't refuse everything they don't want. So how do we change that?

Forget about that, it's because we are not ready. Thank God, it was only South-east and South-west that asking for it before but as at today Four regions out if Six are asking for restructuring now. What happened is that we are not ready. If we push them they will give us what we want. Go to street and ask people about it some of our people don't know what the restructuring means.