…As Omehia launches ebook
By John Alechenu
Abuja—Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has recognized restructuring as key to sustainable growth in Nigeria.
He, nonetheless, mentioned it shouldn’t be thought of as only a political demand however seen as a strategic crucial for the nation’s growth and enduring unity.
The previous Benue State governor, who mentioned this on the public presentation of a ebook, “Restructuring Nigeria: The Method Ahead,” written by former Rivers State governor, Celestine Omehia, in Abuja yesterday, additionally urged Nigerians championing this trigger to pursue it with a spirit of patriotism, dialogue and peace, with the final word purpose of strengthening the nation’s unity and never as a divisive weapon.
These in attendance included former Nationwide Chairman of Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, Uche Secondus; Austin Opara; former Rivers State governor, Chubuike Rotimi Amaechi; former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Victor Attah; and Senator Ben Obi.
Others are Adamu Maina Waziri; Mike Omeri; Ugochukwu Taiwo Okeke (unveiler of the ebook), Mike Ozekomhe, SAN; and former Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, amongst others.
The SGF, who was represented on the occasion by one in every of his aides, Prof. Bolaji Babatunde Bernard, mentioned: “Restructuring isn’t about breaking apart Nigeria, it’s about strengthening the federation by devolving tasks, empowering subnational governments and making a governance construction that brings energy nearer to the individuals.
“Certainly, lots of the reforms already being carried out by this administration level clearly in that path. The elimination of gas subsidy and the unification of the international change market are daring fiscal steps aimed toward empowering states by means of improved income allocation and stronger financial governance.
“The continued tax reforms are designed to broaden the fiscal area and make sure that federating items can generate and retain extra assets to serve their individuals.
“Equally important are the continued conversations on the institution of state police, which might deepen safety on the grassroots, and the push for better digital and infrastructure investments that allow states change into engines of progress in their very own proper.
‘’These are usually not remoted coverage selections, they mirror a deliberate transfer towards a extra balanced, environment friendly and responsive federation.”
Emphasising the easiest way to go concerning the pursuit of restructuring, Akume mentioned: “As we have interaction with restructuring, we should accomplish that with a spirit of patriotism, dialogue, and peace. It’s at all times higher to dwell in peace with one another as a household than be at struggle with each other.
“Our energy as a nation lies not in uniformity however in unity, in harnessing our range for collective progress. Restructuring should, due to this fact, be pursued as a unifying drive, not a divisive weapon.”
He counseled Celestine Omehia for his braveness, mind, and dedication in writing the ebook, including that “it’s a priceless contribution to the continued nationwide dialogue and can undoubtedly enrich coverage pondering, legislative reforms, and public understanding of this vital subject.”
Earlier, In his welcome handle, Omehia, the creator of the ebook, urged Nigerians to not be sentimental about the necessity to restructure the nation.
He famous that the occasion was a possibility to convey collectively all effectively which means Nigerians for a nationwide focus on on one of many crucial points which had been postponed a number of occasions.
Omehia mentioned: “Let me make it clear that the occasion right this moment isn’t just for the general public presentation of my ebook. additionally it is for data exposition and sharing for the widespread curiosity of Nigeria. “lt is a chance of bringing all effectively which means Nigerians collectively for a nationwide focus on on one necessary subject that has been postponed for a number of occasions. That’s restructuring Nigeria.
“This ebook proposes the best way ahead for this wanted dialogue. Allow us to not be too sentimental about the necessity to restructure Nigeria.
“In each institution or any system of presidency, whether or not the system is succeeding or not, there may be each want to enhance on the success or failure of that system.
“This transfer to enhance upon the success or failure of the system is what is required right this moment to restructure our system of governance.
“American Structure has been restructured a number of occasions to accommodate the overall curiosity of Individuals. The truth is, historical past has it that it has been amended 27 occasions, even when it was working effectively for the nice of Individuals.
“On the identical stretch, the British system of presidency has been restructured a number of occasions earlier than it’s what it’s.
“As an illustration, the monarchical structure has been retained by the British system of presidency as a result of it’s working for them. Nigeria can do the identical to enhance on our governmental system for the nice of Nigeria and Nigerians.”
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