The Nigeria Federation has come to stay - Dogara

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Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives,  says there’s a ray of hope for Nigeria despite its numerous challenge. The speaker also called for the restructuring of Nigeria’s federal structure.

He said this during the ongoing 3rd Annual National Summit with the theme, “Reforming the Nigeria Federation Which Way Forward,” organized by Save Democracy Africa in Abuja on Monday.

Dogara, who was represented by Edward Pwajok, called for a proper audit and restructuring of our existing federal system to give a sense of belonging to all Nigerians.

According to him, in order for Nigeria to achieve true federalism, a unique system of federalism which takes into account our local circumstances should be created.

This, he said, should be complemented by visionary, selfless, prudent, intelligent and indefatigable leaders who could uphold the virtues of integrity and honor.

“The talk of Nigeria’s success or genuine federalism can no longer hold waters, given the state of internal insurgencies, divisiveness, ethnic and religious schism witnessed in several parts of Nigeria.

“Efforts at wishing away the problem associated with the Nigerian federation have only resulted in several tribal, ethnic and religious movements that have even metamorphosed into terrorist syndicates.

“One can, therefore, no longer fold his arms but engage some of the issues that have confronted us as a nation and threatened the Nigerian federation. This forum provides one of the opportunities for such interrogation,” Dogara said.

He added, “That Nigeria could survive despite predictions to the contrary by the world powers not only portrays a ray of hope but also demonstrate that the Nigerian federation has come to stay.

“It is therefore incumbent on us to fashion out our own type of federalism that is best suited to our people and to local circumstances. There should be genuine efforts to build the nation.

“Therefore ethnic, religious and sectional agenda should take the backstage. The essence of federalism is to foster unity and development. This has, however, not been achieved.”

 


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