The Chairman of the National Conference, Idris Kutigi, on Thursday described the task of the Conference “as the most arduous” in the history of conferences in the post-independence history of Nigeria. Mr. Kutigi said the National Assembly has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that the Conference report translate into law. At the closing…
Key National Conference Recommendations You Need to Know
The National Conference will today present its report to President Goodluck Jonathan at a ceremony in Abuja. The Chairman of the Conference, Idris Kutigi will lead the other members of the leadership as well as the 492 delegates to present the document, which is in three volumes, at a ceremony scheduled for 3p.m. at the…
New Map of Nigeria, as proposed by National Conference #NGConfab
The National Conference in its final report recommended the creation of 19 additional states to bring the number of states in the country to 54. The recommendation was made by the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government jointly headed by Ike Nwachukwu and Mohammed Kumalia. Initially, some Northern delegates kicked against moves to…
National Conference ends, fails to agree on derivation formula
Confab reconvenes August 4 to consider draft report
INTERVIEW: My views on Nigeria, Yadoma, youngest delegate at Confab, says
“Young people are the future of our country. They will have to inherit the nation’s leadership at some point.”
Again, stalemate in National Conference over Nigeria’s revenue formula
Based on the disagreement on Thursday, the Confab was forced to adjourn about one hour ahead of its 3.30 p.m. closing time.
UPDATE: Derivation formula splits National Conference
South-South, South West and South East delegates kick against recommendations of Confab Elders Committee.
BREAKING: Protests in Confab over Nigeria’s revenue derivation formula
The zonal leaders recommended an increase from the current 13 per cent to 18 per cent for oil producing states.