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Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Nobody: 1:26am On May 07, 2012
Christian elders in the north under the auspices of the Northern Christian Elders Forum (NORCEF) has advocated a return to regional governments with a weak centre as a way of solving the rising problems in the country.
NORCEF also blamed the government for the current attacks on churches and Christians in that part of the country.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna, the Christian elders said that they had given the government ample time to retrain security forces on how to handle terrorist attacks, stressing that their patience is already running out.
The communiqué which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Evangelist Matthew Owojaiye and Iliya Yusuf respectively asked members of the National Assembly to support the clamour for a national conference to restructure Nigeria.
The communiqué reads:
“We are hereby calling for National Conference. We need to restructure Nigeria. We want the six geopolitical zones to become regions with a little alteration here and there according to the wishes of the people.
“Each zone will manage its resources and pay tax to the Federal Government as it was in the 1960- 63 Constitution. The federal government will take off its hands from Education, Agriculture, Water Resources, Industries, Mineral Resources, Research and Technology, health, Power Generation, Women Affairs, Youths and sports and Works and Housing.
“The federal government will be solely in charge of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Customs and Aviation. The regions and the FG would share Judiciary, the police and information ministry.
“All the government parastatals and ministries that siphon trillions of naira every year will be scrapped. Wastages and outright looting of public funds would be a thing of the past. Each region will develop at its own pace. The FG will get less than 30 per cent of what it is getting now. Taking power at the centre will become less attractive.
“We warn the National Assembly and the FG not to turn deaf ears to the cry for a national conference. It is an urgent need. Failure to do this may consume them as it may consume Nigeria.
“We agree with Elder Dr. Maitama Sule that Nigeria should not be allowed to break. We commend the Northern Elders for calling for meetings to see how to build unity in the North.”

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news-update/45642-northern-christians-advocate-return-to-regional-government.html

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by OAM4J: 2:41pm On May 07, 2012
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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 2:47pm On May 07, 2012
These things need to shut up already. What has regional Government to do with what they may be dealing with today?
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Nobody: 2:59pm On May 07, 2012
Good call.
The centre needs to be sufficiently weakened if Nigeria is going to work.

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by OAM4J: 3:59pm On May 07, 2012
Kobojunkie: These things need to shut up already. What has regional Government to do with what they may be dealing with today?

Things? You call people things?

Well it might not have everything to do with their problem, but might be a good start in finding solution to their problem.

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 4:26pm On May 07, 2012
OAM4J:

Things? You call people things?

Well it might not have everything to do with their problem, but might be a good start in finding solution to their problem.

Rubbish . . . delusions of the small-minded, is what I call what you stated above. The house is burning today, but these people are advocating that their breakfast include akara. . . . how the heck is that a solution to anything?

What exactly is regional Government going to do to the crisis they are facing? Annihilate the Islam fundamentalists in the populace? Kill off Boko Haram? Reduce number of Almajiri's and uneducated youths on the streets? Create a Uthopia up north for these Christians? Make Sharia go away? What does giving more power to the local governments in the North do for Northern Christians? Some of these governments already have their special Sharia Police in place . . what does strengthening that do for Northern Christians?

Tell me, which of the above can be accomplished by moving from the current system to Regional Government that you are joining them in advocating for?
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by amosy007: 4:26pm On May 07, 2012
The best thing that will ever happen to nigeria... Buh the question is with the high level of corrupt muthafuckaz we hav at our national assembly coupled with vissionless and cluess president will it ever come to pass? Are they guna see beyond there fat tommy s?

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by amosy007: 4:29pm On May 07, 2012
Kobojunkie:

Rubbish . . . delusions of the small-minded, is what I call what you stated above. The house is burning today, but these people are advocating that their breakfast include akara. . . . how the heck is that a solution to anything?

What exactly is regional Government going to do to the crisis they are facing? Annihilate the Islam fundamentalists in the populace? Kill off Boko Haram? Reduce number of Almajiri's and uneducated youths on the streets? Create a Uthopia up north for these Christians? Make Sharia go away?
Tell me, which of the above can be accomplished by moving from the current system to Regional Government that you are joining them in advocating for?
so what will be d solution to d problems u mentioned above since nigeria is not planning to break up ryt now?
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 4:30pm On May 07, 2012
amosy007:
so what will be d solution to d problems u mentioned above since nigeria is not planning to break up ryt now?

Again., read my questions and tell me how exactly this plan here CONSTITUTES a solution. . . . that is the more important here. What does it "SOLVE" of the situation experienced today by these so-called Northern Christians?

You don't just go around labelling any vomit a solution. You at least have to be able to adequately show that it can be considered a solution, especially in the particular case it is to be applied, if approved.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Arosa(m): 4:32pm On May 07, 2012
A return to regional governments with a weak centre
I agree.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by AustineE1: 5:29pm On May 07, 2012
Kobojunkie:

Again., read my questions and tell me how exactly this plan here CONSTITUTES a solution. . . . that is the more important here. What does it "SOLVE" of the situation experienced today by these so-called Northern Christians?

You don't just go around labelling any vomit a solution. You at least have to be able to adequately show that it can be considered a solution, especially in the particular case it is to be applied, if approved.
you are definatly avoiding the question,simply save us the rhetorics and tell us what the solutn is!i also find you very abusive,are you like that or just high on something!Junky!!!

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by ektbear: 5:46pm On May 07, 2012
They've got it right.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by amosy007: 5:49pm On May 07, 2012
Austine.E:

you are definatly avoiding the question,simply save us the rhetorics and tell us what the solutn is!i also find you very abusive,are you like that or just high on something!Junky!!!
thank u o
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 6:05pm On May 07, 2012
Austine.E:

you are definatly avoiding the question,simply save us the rhetorics and tell us what the solutn is!i also find you very abusive,are you like that or just high on something!Junky!!!

Stop being ignorant. Solution to what?

Solution to the bombings, killings, and discrimination up north is regional Government. . .. handing more power to the same politicians who are the base for the problems up there? Are you people having some sort of genetic daft moment or something?

Christians up North advocating regional government in SOLUTION TO WHAT? You ought to ask yourselves that question first, and then ponder the logic of it if it even makes sense at all.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by udezue(m): 6:59pm On May 07, 2012
@KoboJunk, just answer the 4kin question or shut ur trap. If u disagree with them offer somthing as well. U are just raining curses and acting like a mad man but have nothing to contribute.

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Gbawe: 7:07pm On May 07, 2012
eGuerrilla: Good call.
The centre needs to be sufficiently weakened if Nigeria is going to work.

Absolutely correct my brother. This is a far easier solution that will aid accelerated progress than the break-up , fraught with so many covert and overt dangers, every Tom, D.i.c.k and Adekunle is demanding unthinkingly.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by otokx(m): 7:38pm On May 07, 2012
Nice suggestion
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by cocolacec(m): 7:43pm On Dec 16, 2023
Tinubu heed to this call
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by TooMuchStuff: 8:21pm On Dec 16, 2023
BEST EVER FOR NIGERIA IS REGIONAL GOVT

PARASITES WILL BE EASILY IDENTIFIED AND CHASED AWAY

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Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 8:24pm On Dec 16, 2023
Kobojunkie:


Rubbish . . . delusions of the small-minded, is what I call what you stated above. The house is burning today, but these people are advocating that their breakfast include akara. . . . how the heck is that a solution to anything?

What exactly is regional Government going to do to the crisis they are facing? Annihilate the Islam fundamentalists in the populace? Kill off Boko Haram? Reduce number of Almajiri's and uneducated youths on the streets? Create a Uthopia up north for these Christians? Make Sharia go away? What does giving more power to the local governments in the North do for Northern Christians? Some of these governments already have their special Sharia Police in place . . what does strengthening that do for Northern Christians?

Tell me, which of the above can be accomplished by moving from the current system to Regional Government that you are joining them in advocating for?
On a second thought, regional góvèrñment will brew crîsès in regions where christians are a minority because sharia may stand tall.
That's on a second tho after going through ur paragraph but regional góvèrñment should work well for the south.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 8:26pm On Dec 16, 2023
JagabanB:
■ On a second thought, regional góvèrñment will brew crîsès in regions where christians are a minority because sharia may stand tall. That's on a second tho after going through ur paragraph but regional góvèrñment should work well for the south.
What makes you think the South is any less divided? undecided

Abeg leave tales by moonlight where it belongs. lipsrsealed
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Raheeqilmaktoom: 8:30pm On Dec 16, 2023
OAM4J:


Things? You call people things?

Well it might not have everything to do with their problem, but might be a good start in finding solution to their problem.

Lol.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Raheeqilmaktoom: 8:34pm On Dec 16, 2023
JagabanB:

On a second thought, regional góvèrñment will brew crîsès in regions where christians are a minority because sharia may stand tall.
That's on a second tho after going through ur paragraph but regional góvèrñment should work well for the south.

Funny people.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 9:16pm On Dec 16, 2023
Raheeqilmaktoom:


Funny people.
Still struggling to understand your point.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 9:33pm On Dec 16, 2023
Kobojunkie:
What makes you think the South is any less divided? undecided

Abeg leave tales by moonlight where it belongs. lipsrsealed
That particular reference is a relative reference.
I guess u know what relative means.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 9:34pm On Dec 16, 2023
JagabanB:
■ That particular reference is a relative reference. I guess u know what relative means.
You posted about regional government working in the south. How is that relative? Relative in what sense? undecided
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 11:18pm On Dec 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
You posted about regional government working in the south. How is that relative? Relative in what sense? undecided
Relative to the north.
U pointed out religious differences as the key issues up North, the case down south is different, that's the relative reference, simple to understand.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 11:21pm On Dec 17, 2023
JagabanB:
Relative to the north. U pointed out religious differences as the key issues up North, the case down south is different, that's the relative reference, simple to understand.
The OP itself is about those religious differences, differences which equally exist down south. undecided
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 11:24pm On Dec 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
The OP itself is about those religious differences, differences which equally exist down south. undecided
Not as sharp as the north.
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 11:31pm On Dec 17, 2023
JagabanB:
■ Not as sharp as the north.
Over the years, we have at least learned that it is also a ticking time bomb of its own. lipsrsealed
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by JagabanB: 11:44pm On Dec 17, 2023
Kobojunkie:
Over the years, we have at least learned that it is also a ticking time bomb of its own. lipsrsealed
Stick doesn't come close to the north.
That's a fact
Re: Northern Christians Advocate Return To Regional Government by Kobojunkie: 11:49pm On Dec 17, 2023
JagabanB:
■ Stick doesn't come close to the north. That's a fact
Also, consider that the Northerners are not restricted to living only in the Northern states. Recent events in Kwara for example have more than revealed that divisions, even of the kind found up north can occur in southern areas. undecided

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