Tag: Restructuring
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Restructuring alone can’t solve Nigeria’s problems – Pat Utomi
A former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, has stated that restructuring is not the panacea to Nigeria’s development challenges. According to Utomi, a former presidential candidate, evidence showed no correlation between more resources and development in the country. He made the statement while speaking at “The Platform,’’ a national discourse forum organised by the Covenant…
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3SC begin restructuring, release 20 players into transfer market
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Monday said they have released 20 out of the 40 players they registered for the last Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The club’s management, in a statement in Ibadan by its Media Officer, Jubril Arowolo, said this was part of their ongoing restructuring programme. 3SC were,…
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Restructuring won’t substitute for good governance, respect for rule of law – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said that if the Federal Government finally heeds the deafening calls for the restructuring in the country, it still won’t substitute for good governance and respect for rule of law by the ruling class. This was revealed on Monday by the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba in Abuja at…
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The Imperative Of Restructuring Nigeria To Attain Stable Political Union And Sustainable Fiscal Federalism (I), By Ibrahim Sanyi-Sanyi
By Ibrahim Sanyi-Sanyi (aim.ssanyi@gmail.com <aim.ssanyi@gmail.com) INTRODUCTION The present structure of Nigeria’s federal system of government is dysfunctional, hardly sustainable and will continue to constrain the country from attainment of its political economic potentials and goals also its developmental aspirations. It is simply tailored to sustain a colossal federal government – with heavy wage bill…
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Independence special: Restructuring has many sides, different platforms and moves – Prof. Osaghae
Dr. Eghosa E. Osaghae, is Professor of Comparative Politics and Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria. Before taking up appointment at Okada, he was Leader of the Ford Foundation-funded Programme on Ethnic and Federal Studies, Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ibadan, and chair of…
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Nigeria @57: APC congratulates Nigerians, affirms commitment to restructuring
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Nigerians on the attainment of 57 years of nationhood. The party also reiterated commitment to the cause of a united Nigeria and affirmed its commitment to restructuring the country. In its independence message to Nigerians signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said…
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Those agitating for restructuring are hypocrites – Balarabe Musa
A Second Republic governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, believes most of the agitators of restructuring in the country are doing so for ulterior motives. He says only a very few individuals are demanding for the restructuring of the country for genuine reasons. “No doubt, many of the people calling for the…
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Politicians using demands for restructuring as another tool of opposition – Presidency
…Says Buhari does not oppose restructuring The presidency on Thursday stated that politicians are beginning to take advantage of the demands for restructuring of the country as another tool of opposition against the President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government. This was revealed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina.…
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Restructuring: Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara support devolution of powers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, Monday agreed to support devolution of powers in the country, saying the federal government should transfer some aspects of health, transport, fire service among others to the states while it focuses on defence, foreign affairs, security and currency. This was the position of the…
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‘FG should address genuine agitations on restructuring,’ says group
A group under the auspice of Federalist Movement of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to do everything possible to address genuine concerns being expressed by those using the appropriate channels to demand for restructuring. Convener of the group, Dr. Emmanuel Ogah, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Ogah, also urged…