Presidency is keen on ensuring a national consensus. With the National Conference entering a crucial stage of its work, the presidency has moved in to rally elder statesmen to support some of the major reforms expected to come out of the programme.
Day 8: 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.
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…
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.
Tunde Bakare and Nigeria’s Religious Snobbery, By Rotimi Akinola
“People in Nigeria are suffering together. All the rich men that are enjoying are enjoying together. You may think they are quarreling. They know where they meet.”
Jonathan’s Speech: Delegates Pledge To Build Better Nigeria
The delegates agree that Nigeria has too many challenges confronting it.