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nonesense
it's called zoning
east to west
west to north
north to east that's how the Army rolls |
goodnessme1:in your dreams remember 67 70 |
MrMaestro: |
etrusen edeyoung tao11
read the previous post |
The agitation for the creation of the Mid-Western Region began in 1948 with the formation of the Benin community under the leadership of Oba Akenzua II of Benin. The organization demanded the creation of a Benin-Delta or Mid-Western Region. On the 14th of June, 1955, an Action Group member of the then Western Region House of Assembly, Honorable M. S. Sowole, tabled a motion at the sitting of the house. The motion, titled “Creation of a Separate State for Benin and Delta Provinces” was seconded by JG Ako, a minister of state. The motion reads:“I beg to move that this house prays Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom to make necessary constitutional arrangements at the proposed conference for a separate state of Benin and Delta provinces.” That motion which was in line with the demand of top leaders from Benin and Delta provinces gave a sort of legislative recognition to the issue. The motive behind the motion, coming from a Yoruba member of the House, offered itself to several interpretations. The 1960 constitution specified that for a referendum to take place seeking to establish support for a new region, a two-thirds majority must approve it in the Federal House of Representatives and Senate, followed by majority approval in two-thirds of regions. Recognizing the key role which the governing party in the federal government in Lagos would have in initiating any legislative move toward the creation of the Midwest, Festus Okotie-Eboh and his mentor, Humphrey Omo-Osagie, were busy lobbying northern leaders. Eventually, Festus Okotie-Eboh almost single-handedly got Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello of the NPC to agree in principle to make an exception for the Mid-west based on its unique history, knowing they were generally opposed to States creation . Festus Okotie Eboh Without this crucial achievement on the part of Chief Okotie-Eboh, the creation of the Mid-western Region would have been dead in the water. It was in recognition of this strategic feat that Festus Okotie-Eboh was given a chieftaincy title in Benin, the Elaba of Uselu. However, on the 4th of April, 1961, the federal House of Representatives unanimously endorsed the demand of the people of Mid-West areas for a separate region of their own which was eventually created (through a referendum) on August 9, 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region. Benin City was chosen as its capital. On August 12, 1963, Chief Dennis Osadebay, at that time the President of the Senate, was appointed Administrator for the Mid-Western Region. Along with his new administrative team he arrived in Benin from Lagos via Ibadan, on Saturday August 17 to resume duty. The people of the area were overjoyed, parties were held and traditional dances were staged to mark the victory. The First Cabinet Members of the Mid-Western Region, 1964 Premier Dr. Hon. Chief Dennis Osadebay Minister, Local Government & Chieftaincy Chief H Omo-Osagie Minister, Economic Development Chief O. Oweh Minister, Finance Chief O.I. Dafe Minister, Health Mr. John Igbrude Minister, Works and Transport Dr. Christopher Okojie Minister, Justice Mr. Webber G. Egbe Minister, Education Chief FH Utomi Minister, Establishments Mr. John Umolu Minister, Information Reverend Imevbore Edeki Minister, Lands & Housing Mr. ES Ukonga Minister, Internal Affairs Prince Shaka Momodu Minister, Trade & Industry Mr. JA Orhorho Minister, Agriculture and Natural resources Mr. VI Amadasun Minister, Labour and Social Welfare Mr. EO Imafidon Minister of State (Finance) Mr. GI Oviasu Minister of State (Agriculture & Natural Resources) Chief FU Osuhor Minister of State (Local Government & Chieftaincy) Hon. LST Fufeyin Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Enosegbe II, Onogie of Ewohimi Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Gbenoba II, Obi of Agbor References: 1. Jakobs, Joke. (2001). Nigeria Today – Student’s handbook on current affairs, general knowledge and moral values [ii] . Glow Communications. 2. Omipidan, T. O. (2019, May 5). The First Republic In Nigeria And Its Collapse (1960-1966) . OldNaija. https://oldnaija.com/2019/09/15/the-first-republic-in-nigeria-and-its-collapse-1960-1966/ 3. Omoigui, N. (n.d.). Benin and the Midwest Referendum of 1963 . Urhobo Historical Society. http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/ethnichistories/egharevbalectures/Fifth-Omoigui.htm |
obynzo:it was a war remember? what do you think would have happened if Biafra won? be honest |
obynzo:how much did your grandmother have? see how you say 20 pounds like it's 20 naira 20 pounds was a sizable sum then |
obynzo:I rather believe the reliable and competent media than you who was told lies by bitter war worn individuals |
obynzo:give me evidence anybody can claim anything and it could be an isolated case |
PaChukwudi44:what did nnamdi say to his slaves during the protests sir? |
Owerri1stSon:bring proof lol ![]() |
obynzo:why should I believe you? you were not born then Awolowo was Awolowo also said those who could bring evidence were given their money back and where do you get your information? |
ImmaculateJOE:you don't know I also don't know so why bring it up? Igbos are 20% at most |
ImmaculateJOE:don't decieve yourself IPOB bereau of lies and mis-information who dash you 30%? |
alfasexy:this shows the stupidity of IPOB |
ImmaculateJOE:IPOB bereau of lies and mis-information who dash you 30%? |
you would only make your oil easier to extort na u go suffer am |
I've stopped trusting the US everything they do is to thier benefit they actually love Nigeria as it is we should clean our mess our selves they(US) caused part of our problems |
Bangeez:well the itsekiri say they are Yoruba so your epistle is inconsequential thank you. Tao11 edeyoung macof |
Etrusen:e pain am |
motymop:absolutely not |
good |
obynzo:sorry no offense https://www.nairaland.com/6522560/awolowo-speaks-twenty-pounds-policy |
obynzo:you insulted me first I generally don't insult |
ok. |
obynzo:the person I quoted said so go argue with him why didn't you quote him besides I will give you info when it's time I can't type now hypocritical fool |
teamoneline:exactly they don't want to reason at all And they are very very many on Nairaland |
This op is the most reasonable I've seen talk on this issue Ive tried to tell igbos here but they result to insult Just watch they'll call you coward afonja or born of Fulani blood |
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