Mr. Abubakar observed that the current federal structure arrogates too much functions and resources to the government at the centre. The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday urged delegates at the ongoing National Conference to give special attention to the restructuring of the nation’s federal system.
Delegate protests discrimination against persons living with disability in Nigeria
The delegate representing persons living with disability urged President Jonathan to sign disability bill. Persons Living with Disability on Tuesday called on President Goodluck Jonathan to assent to the bill on Persons Living with Disability so they can enjoy their rights as Nigerians.
Day 7: Nigeria National Conference Plenary – Live Update
Good morning readers. We are here again at the National Judicial Institute, venue of the National Conference. As promised, we are here to bring you updates on what happens right inside the hallowed chamber.
Female delegate blames women for corruption in Nigeria
“Let us tell ourselves the truth, women are the source of the whole problem we have in this country.” A delegate at the National Conference, Jummai Bello, shocked her colleagues when she lambasted the womenfolk for fuelling corruption in Nigeria. Ms. Bello, a delegate of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, while contributing to the debate…
National Conference averts hot religious debate
Christian delegate reeled out figures of faithful killed in Plateau State. Tempers almost rose at the ongoing National Conference on Tuesday when representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, reeled out figures of Christians killed in the northern part of the country. The Christian leaders also complained that Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution does not mention…
Nigerians stash away $400 billion abroad, Ex-Minister says
The former minister argued that it was not the president that was weak, but the Nigerian system.
Oodua Foundation lists Yoruba National Conference position
Oodua Foundation International Headquarters 1800 N. Broom Street Suite 109 Wilmington, DE. 19802 U. S. A. March 25, 2014 This is a letter from Oodua Foundation, a think-tank organization of Yoruba academics, professionals and entrepreneurs resident in all parts of the world, to our Yoruba nation in Nigeria.
Position: Youth Inclusion in Governance, By Rethink Nigeria
Presented to the National Conference by Rethink Nigeria Introduction Global explosion in knowledge and social consciousness has enhanced the capacity of Nigerian Youths.