Restructuring Nigeria: Scrapping 36 States for Regionalism

[@EzekielRamadan]

I am in support of this 100% God bless you sir Akin Fapohunda, may this succeed and bring about the changes we all need.

[@OxfordAsonna-qk5ob]

We Nigerians we love the idea of regional government it's awesome it will encourage industrialization, improve farming, improve security return peace, genuine love and unity among the various regions of the country and to crown it all, it will bring unimaginable development to the country, it will be nice if it's passed into law

[@taiwoagbolade1191]

The truth is that most Nigerians wants this, it's the political ruling class that are gaining from the immense corruption going on that are against regional government. We need to push for this idea to become reality because it will solve most of the current problems Nigeria is facing. Thank you sir for coming up with this.

[@kehindeodumuyiwa4186]

Nigeria president is lieing he will never do what his masters will not aproved. Divide to progress. The Northerners will not accept the change.We are ethnic how can we take ethnic out of Nigeria. We are not from ONE village. We need to agree that we are a nation of different languages culture ethnic religion. Yoruba for Yorubas . Look at Europe living in one continent together where every tribes has his own ways of doing things. Slot us together is not working. Yorubas are Nation of his own so others to be a nation of his own.This is a systems that will allowed competitions. Let the Northerners do their own stove or we divide to progress if we don't Change the bad systems that slot us together by the coloniser. It will never work we are a nation of different cultures and languages. Present systems is not productive for us . Its only creat corruptions all over the country. A nation are people ofthesame language culture religion ethnic that's what's determined a nation. A multyculturer country will never be a Nation. It was the colonisers that slot us together never to progress. Europeans are not slot together like Africa.

[@Chorrkky]

The north don't want it, they can't survive

[@kaybeeshow3985]

Wallahi

[@wadaattahir3854]

It's Ok if it'll satisfy the yearnings of the most Nigerians. Though it seems the problem is the dearth of honest, purposeful leadership and FOLLOWERSHIP. In any case it will another opportunity for citizenship to learn.

[@kehindeodumuyiwa4186]

@@wadaattahir3854 Remember a multyculturer country can never be a Nation. A nation are people ofthesame language culture religion ethnic that's what's determined a nation. Is only a nation that can be patriotic bcs of language and culture. How can Nigeria find a good leaders in a tribals country where each tribes will only consider his own tribes first. Stop dreaming Nigeria will never progress. Untill you divide to progress. Imagine if Palestinian haven't got a language they will all be kill by Isreal without anyone supporting them. No one talks about CONGO bcs Cogolise has got no language like Nigeria. Every countries names derived from his or her language. Stop dreaming Nigeria will never change.

[@awahsteve5970]

If they don't want regionalism let them give autonomy to states for resource management in their states

[@iam_bantu-eh3bz]

WE NIGERIANS LOVE THE MOVE.....REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL COMPETITION...GREAT PRODUCTIVITY...

[@les_crow]

Stop forming opinions about things without understanding them. Why can't there be competition between the 36 states? And don't the states already form the regions? What is stopping the competition from happening as we speak?

[@muhammedfitnessgrema3139]

lol what has stopped those state from development before ?

[@tomcoder]

​@@les_crowstate governors are lazy because allocation will come from Abuja. If it stops coming, these governors will sit tight.

[@oluwatayokolawole7378]

GUUUUUYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! This your comment changed everything in my opinion honestly. The competition would actually be very very very very good.

[@imeetukudo8888]

And the current recycled corrupt politicians would then retire and shouldn't take any position in the regional govt, bcuz if they do , everything would collapse under their chronic corruption. They have sucked and destroyed the country so they deserve to be jailed

[@OnyewuchiJB]

I’m igbo, but having listened to Barr Dele Farotimi and Dr Akin Fapounda I’m made to know that many yorubas are truthful.

[@ifeoma_amaechi]

Think again.

[@apostlekofipaul3258]

@@ifeoma_amaechiMy brother, when it comes to speaking Truth, no tribe in Nigeria comes close to the Yorubas…

[@dermotwallace5533]

Iro ni

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

We than Orunmila, our great divine philosopher of old. His truth still rule in some of us. But the evils that come with the norms borrowed from outside has overtaken a lot of our people.

[@oneserosanigbiaye5870]

​@@ifeoma_amaechi a typical igbo mindset....very unfortunate

[@raphnwokobia3301]

No more oil money! You are absolutely right. The 36 states bureaucracy can no longer work! Sir, you desire a national award. It's time for us to go to work and stop being lazy! Nigeria has relied on oil and gas for over 60 years. We can fend for ourselves: agriculture and agro processing minerals, manufacturing, and SMEs. Kenya has no oil and gas over the years and they have more productive economy than Nigeria.

[@59Ifasola]

The governors will never ever accept that. They enjoy the power of being governors, most of them doing nothing for their people

[@StarryPride]

For example the governors of Delta state

[@Sportsroar601]

Regionalism is a good idea but there are some problems in his proposal. The states and local government councils can remain within the various Regions. Let the Regions control its resources and the regions build its roads, airports, seaports, schools, hospitals, tourism, economy, electricity and so on. Nigeria will be a great country in just five years.

[@Samuel-lk2ty]

Yes I agree but we need to empower the federal government so it can intercede in times of emergencies, building national infrastructure and defence

[@israelolupelumi8208]

You obviously didn't understand how regionalization works. The current system from the local government, state and all the way to the federal level are too centralized and expensive to run. Everything needs to be decentralized and frees up the resources for each region and subregion to develops itself. The new system puts the power in the people's hands not in the hands of the prodigal sons and daughters you call politicians across Nigeria syphoning our resources. The people need to be reeducated and trained in order to free their brain from the corruptions the current system has stuffed in their head. You get it now?

[@macanthony1982]

@@Samuel-lk2ty Time to "restructure" Nigeria into four sections like it was in the past.. this would bring peace since Nigerians cant seem to get away from this TRIBALISM mindset.... EastRegion, WestRegion, MiddleBelt and NorthernRegion.. Abuja will still be the capital of Nigeria (similar to DC in the US). Each region will have a PM/President and each state will still have a governor, all revenue will be allocated to each region EQUALLY.. and each state within thier respective region will be responsible of investing and building/improving their own infrastructure..etc.. this is the best solution to alleviate this ongoing non-sense...

[@atumuthomas1881]

Fapohunda, you are a witness of truth . God will richly bless you. You will have a seat in the best place of history.

[@peterabrahams5500]

Restructuring Nigeria back to regionalism and true federalism will be the greatest miraculous gift ever to Nigeria. If Tinubu can do that all his many political and economic sins big and black as they are will be forgiven by Nigerians.

[@Chorrkky]

It will never happen, the north know that they cannot survive hence will definitely frustrate it

[@ibukunwilliams1]

in fact, if only this is achieved. Undoubtedly, within 10yearsNigeria will move to become world leader Not only leading Africa in all front

[@OluwatosinAdebayo-u5q]

Anyone that wants to contest for the house of rep or senate without serious commitment to regional system of government should not be voted for.

[@georgeemenyeonu1511]

Reintroduction of regional government is the way forward for Nigeria. ❤

[@abbamodu1694]

This is a typical way to subjugate and marginalize minorities in Nigeria. Nigerian leaders should be thinking of making life livable for the common people of Nigeria instead of delving into areas the president hasn’t been mandated by electing him into office as president. What is needed in Nigeria today is to eradicate corruption and nepotism to solve Nigeria’s problems. Do away with corrupt people in the system and make life tolerable to the common man.

[@kenigtv6691]

​@abbamodu1694 Best comments, regional or whatever will not change anything unless we restructured our mindset and see everyone as equal and one.

[@macanthony1982]

@@kenigtv6691 regional government will not change mindset overnight but it will eventually...

[@mohamedhalicelamina2215]

SW Region was existing under Awolowo and everything was fine

[@olusolaayindefakeye4426]

This man, Dr. Akin Fapohunda is certainly an exceptionally brilliant and well informed intellectual. God bless you sir, Dr. Fapohunda.

[@franklinsamuel104]

As a southeasterner, I'm beginning to like this balablu ... This is exactly what Nigeria needs.. If this is implemented there will be no more need for nnamdi kanu and so many other groups from other regions .. Nice one Mr President, you are really working

[@kayoo99]

Ba la blu has not said anything yet

[@oruemu]

Welcome idea,sir.If a man works hard to earn,he spends wisely but,if it's the other way round,he spends carelessly. This idea is super carried. God bless you Sir

[@BuhariADamodu]

You're of serious value to Nigeria Dr.

[@oluadebayo4595]

This is one of the most informative conversations I have listened to in recent times from one of the brilliant politicians . To be honest, this is the way to go if we are serious and we are ready to find solutions to our problems

[@pialjoe5619]

Regional governance is what developed Europe

[@arizeonubiyi5828]

This is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria and i just urge the 3 arm of Nigerian government to use this chance and make our Country great again. Furthermore, this will make all part of Nigeria highly productive regardless of oil. In the north, they will feed all other parts of Nigeria because the have fertile land, man power and use the technology available to farm and no part will be idle again. I thank the writer of this Bill and i hope is actualised.

[@seyinwogu4726]

States like rivers, abia, delta, edo and oyo will develop very quickly. It will also reduce corruption and prompt the government to pass on laws restricting population.

[@kaxachianged5869]

This is a way forward. But plssss note that SOUTHERN KADUNA we are not Northern Nigeria, we belong to the middle belt

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

Nigeria matter gives a lot of headache. I am still wondering how the middle belt will sort out issues like this. Because I know the north will want to take huge land mass along. People need to learn to sit down and talk. Hopefully what you hope for come to fruition.

[@kaxachianged5869]

@@ADE-of-LAGOS Thank you ADE of Lagos

[@justiceonyemah2468]

This is The truest man in Nigeria as of now🎉

[@stephenobayuwana7429]

This bill will fast track rapid industrialization,growth,good governance,reduce corruption,reduce prisoners,and crimes,bring back accountability,grow agriculture,health,infact each state will be competing to ensure there digitalisation is ongoing...God bless the promoters of this wonderful information Comrade Stephen lsobomuwa obayuwana General sec Naswden...scrap and waste union in Nigeria

[@dermotwallace5533]

Every single state in Nigeria has a unique mineral resource that can comfortably sustain it and its people. Nigeria doesn't just have crude oil.

[@Kkholiday419]

Yes there are also crude oil in northern Nigeria and lithium which is the future. Nigeria is blessed all around and every region.

[@iykeikenna4176]

North has Gold but keeps mute to it, they are reserving it for themselves if it happened the system of government changed as it's looking like

[@dermotwallace5533]

@@Kkholiday419 I'll rather comment on the facts that I know and can see. There isn't crude oil in the North at all. If they have, what is stopping or deterring them from exploiting it. Abi, who no like better thing? Are they allergic to crude oil money or what?

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

Who is this white skin person? Whats your business with Nigeria? You folks can't be trusted. A fake image and fake name. Or a mischievous Nigerian hiding under a fake ID?

[@Fx_Explains]

​@@dermotwallace5533you must be blind, a crude oil well was dug in my state Bauchi state and we have seen it. So yes there is crude oil in the north.

[@BamideleMathew-tg6pe]

Any tribe or section opoosing regional system of govt does not want progress and we southerners should rise up against those that opposing or rejecting regional system govt.

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

It's the British supported north that's fighting against regionalism. Though not all of them but most of them. But as Europe gradually collapse economically, the evil British clandestine plans with the north will wane and their resistance will wane. These folks are acting as if they have no brains or their elites are just greedy and lazy, not ever considering what would benefit the northern masses.

[@abbamodu1694]

Nigerian never stopped to amaze me. Today all most every tribe has it’s own state and yet they have not seen progress in their livelihood and you people are advocating for regional governments to bring progress? Who stopped the states from generating their revenue now that you are thinking they will do under regional governments? These nomenclature’s doesn’t matter at all as long as you have not provided a level playing field for every Nigerian to explore their potentials based on equality as citizens of Nigeria. The clogging factor fueling of all the problems in Nigeria today first is the uncontrollable corruption in all the sectors of governance in the country and unashamed nepotism cutting across all the ethnic groups. Our education has done very little if it has done anything to assist our leaders in understanding what entails leadership and patriotism without putting emphasis on tribe, religion and where someone comes from as long as he delivers a good result. Unless we learn not to be influenced by tribe, religion and region in our decision making to better this country, no amount of regions you created will solve these problems. Don’t forget with the regions you are planning to create will still have the same Nigerian problems that force you to create the regions will be staring at you again. Do you create another region from the regions you created? Let us not deceive ourselves but address the real problems facing Nigeria.

[@josephnwaokenneya4287]

A very interesting discussion, I hope it gravitate to the Presidency & the National Assembly for serious discussion. Thank you very much Dr Fapohunda.

[@omerejomagnus1487]

The National Assembly and the current government we have now, will never pass this bill as it will "remove food from their mouth"

[@aidaneze6258]

It is only sensible to make changes when the time is right, I mean it is late but it is late is better than never. The current system is leading us nowhere so it is only sensible as I said earlier to make changes when time is right.

[@zenithoftruth]

Great thoughts from Dr. Akin Fapohunda

[@BestPropertyDealz]

I'm an Igbo man, and I support this man's proposal 100%. He's exceptionally smart and on point. I've been drafting something similar since 2016, but with quite a few differences from Dr. Akin's version. This proves that if we all work together, we can rebuild this country into a great one.

[@ifeoma_amaechi]

When he spoke about marginalization you can see it is not good intended. This is what they fought against civil war. When they joined north and south to use the southern resources to build Abuja. He is minimizing the lack of develope of the east over these 40 years not even past 20 years. Look at all the developments in Lagos Abuja. This would not change anything. Each state is givin a budget would is the difference. This just gives less more power to a few.

[@EmmanuelKCHIMDIRIBE]

It should be a six regional government to reduce the scam that is going on in the states.

[@kenigtv6691]

Exactly

[@justiceonyemah2468]

Kai Dr Fapohunda is my man 🎉

[@meshackizuchukwu287]

God bless you sir, i love the idea, you can suppress any region Nigeria will be beautiful in our diversity

[@overstandnigeria]

Brilliant Man . God bless you sir.

[@sodiqoladunjoye3830]

Any Lagosian saying they are not part of the western region are not speaking for Lagosians. Im a Lagosian, I want regional government, and Lagos is part of the Western region.

[@bamideleabayomi4687]

What do you know

[@sodiqoladunjoye3830]

@@bamideleabayomi4687 Perhaps you can teach us what we do not know instead of asking questions.

[@bamideleabayomi4687]

@@sodiqoladunjoye3830 Lagos shld be given a special status it shld stand alone among southwest states and the monies of Lagos shld not be used to develop other southwest states, every state in southwest shld work for money, they shld create a thriving economy to make their state habitable for their citizens and none citizens, Las Vegas was a desert when Bugsy Malone changed it. No state in South West shld depend on one another for financial support we must not encourage laziness . Absorbing Lagos is an attempt to use Lagos money for development of others, this is same thing we have been condemning a particular section of this country for

[@Africanpride01]

WE ARE IN 100% SUPPORT OOOO

[@JonathanIan-oy6oi]

Oh my God who.ever thought Nigeria will ever ever get development right. This is all we cried and prayed for for regionalism this is the system we need to create development I hearby declear my support for this president wow am shouting wow this is the great news for Nigeria

[@godwinaghoghozino2610]

You make a wonderful point and God bless you and ur family

[@ejioyedeji9350]

Up, Up, Up Regional Government

[@tosaye]

We need more retired elders in Nigeria to come up with ideas like what this gentleman has done. When your children are grown and you dont have to think about losing your job because you get cancelled, you can speak more freely.

[@Paul-lg4gg]

Very simple explanation. I salute you Dr.

[@amoskalu6200]

Quite worried about the state of the country.Good man

[@AB-hl7dx]

When regions are made to look inward and generate money to feed themselves, it will greatly encourage productivity, it will change the overall physch of Governance. No more free meals from Abuja. No more taking from one to feed the other. It is time we all get to work! Each region should feed and take care of their people! People will also think twice before appointing a leader for themselves.

[@Owi4uf]

I like this man, I support regional government, we want it, we will embrace it, sir fapounda thank you, May God bless you.

[@Owi4uf]

We should not be afraid of changing our system because the one we have been suffering, someone introduced it. So let’s move to the next level.

[@AnthonyGodfrey-e4t]

This idea would really help to solve the problem of Biafra cus if the Igbos are given their own regions to take care of there wouldn't be the call for Biafra to be created and it will also help other states but the Northern states will not agree to this cus that would mean the end of oil money for them

[@eluaguwilliam]

This was what Ojukwu and Gowon agreed on in Aburi, Ghana, then Gowon turned around and failed to honour it.. Also Nnamdi Kanu proposed this as the only reason he can stop Biafra agitation!

[@kago500]

Only foolish Northerners will object. Most will definitely agree to it. Most of the oil money goes to Southern States at moment anyway. A regional system will allow the North to exploit its own natural resources. The idea that Northerners will reject this is Biafra propaganda.

[@okuomose1]

Not so. Oil has been discovered in Kaduna

[@somtochukwuuchendu7721]

When it comes to mineral resources, the North is wealthier than the South. Just that the British didn't explore these resources before independence like they discovered oil in 1958. The North will start mining whenever they're ready

[@arohaodufu7998]

Golds ,oil,agriculture lithium are all in the north now

[@sirrainbow1672]

The United State has 50 states that are working independently fine. What Nigeria needs is to amend the constitution to allows each state to be autonomous. If the region was so good and working as expected why was the coup that changed the situation to where the country is today. If there country decides to regionalism how do you determine which state belong to which region? Will this be based on ethnicity which will bring more problem to the country than it is now and how do you decide which city should be the seat of the government? Already individuals in Lagos state are already saying they can never be part of the Western region. There are many states across the country that would take similar position. All the states have been striving to compete with each other in terms of development and some states have done much better than the others and will resist giving up what they have acquired. Giving the states autonomy through constitutional amendment is the best approach to avoid chaos.

[@oyembrothers7927]

Thanks you sir I think this is the best to do in Nigeria in this case we her

[@stephenobayuwana7429]

It is a welcome positive development.The masses of this great country must fight for this bill to come to reality in our life time.we welcome the proposed eight states ,reduce cost of governance,make the center less attractive ,a celemonal new Nigeria presidency rotating among the eight States and contributing it's quota equally to the center based on resources it has within its domain...comrade Stephen lsobomuwa obayuwana General Secretary Naswden Administrative Head

[@leonorae6]

God bless this man for saying the truth. I pray this marginalize to come to pass.

[@johnnewman1483]

Regional government please this will boost competition productivity and curb curroption

[@iheomandiigbo7758]

Nice to hear from you sir

[@planalive9664]

Where's this idea coming from? The source and motive really matters.

[@franknwobi732]

I support you sir becos all these 36 States government embezzlement will reduce. And let us go back to previously most successful times of our fatherland, despite the coup that destroy disrupted the progress then.

[@valentineuche-xu5fn]

Wonderfully positive move

[@AlbertuchennaLinus]

Why would lawmakers disown the bill? to return to regional system of government in this country is the best way forward, The reason some elite are rejecting the call is because they benefit from federal government, went this country is in regional system of government every part of the country is in good shape.

[@abuminnatur-rahman4198]

Nobody is afraid of regional Government or disintegration, the problem is our leaders.

[@preachersandwatcherstv]

I pray this will definitely work out in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen

[@moladeogbara]

Amen 🙏

[@gbolahanomotolaonasile8581]

Going back to Regionalism will put the resources of each regions under it's own control, each region is greatly endowed this would encourage production based on resources available in each region eg, there is coal in Enugu unutilized there is iron ore in Kogi waiting to be explored, there is Bitumen in Ondo state lying fallow and many more in other states and vast land for Agriculture In the North, instead of all these natural resources being concentrated in a monolithic central (federal) government which concentrate only crudeoi for revenue generation.

[@Godslove535]

Nigeria is currently in economic difficulty. The oil money is no longer enough to share.

[@AdekunleLawal]

I’m 100% all for going back to regions. We can’t keep complaining about the state of Nigeria and not do something about it. There is too much power vested in Abuja and we need to move that power closer to the people. The power of the people needs to be restored and control of resources needs to be closer to the people.

[@israelolupelumi8208]

The truth of the matter is that, if this change is not done as soon as possible, the country will end up in such chaos that will never have solutions. Those rogues in Abuja and state and local government offices have seen this coming long time ago, that's why they have been borrowing and looting. They also knew quite well that they will never be able to manage the growing number of the unemployed youth that are getting restless by the day. Their only hope to remain one country is do what the people want, or the country will break and everyone will go their separate ways and we may never remain friends afterwards. The recent Lekki Toll Gate incident, Yoruba Nation, and Biafra movements shook them to the core so they know the people are fed up with them. They should be grateful to Dr Fapounda and like minded people tendering the template for the solution they need to save them of what the youth will to them soomer or later. Thank you Dr Fapounda,

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

I still think Nigerian political class see Nigerian youths as toothless. Which I think they are. What's going on is beyond what anyone can push especially the modern day spineless Nigerian youths that can be bought. If not for what has been written, these modern day evil minded Nigerians got no chance. Let us thank the Grace of the Almighty. Daniel 7:27 “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.”

[@bensonedmund2716]

Your IQ is functional Dr. You are blessed.

[@drpoundo]

Poundedyamciously, before this can be done correctly, Nigeria needs to get the fundamentals right first. Most importantly, "Nigerians truly feel that they are one with one nation". This is the key! And until that is solved, anything else will always have a negative effect as has been experienced by Nigerians for 63 years. Also, the guest said we should not use words carelessly but he said "now the current president is on the throne" - the presidency is not a throne, it is an office of responsibility to Nigerians.

[@chineduonuoha3855]

We are not one nation and cannot be..

[@nwankwoemmanuel8867]

I support Regionalism in Nigeria 100%

[@ikambaegwu967]

GREAT THANKS VERY MUCH GOD BLESS YOU

[@tamunofiniarisabrown3203]

If we can do this then we are on the way to a better Nigeria, and this will also tamper tribal sentiments and promote economic growth.

[@JulianaAgiende]

Good talks. Sir, God Almighty bless you.

[@UgonnaUgonna-pm4lj]

If Nigeria refused to go on restructuring, Nigeria will separate, that is the only way out that remaining. Separating will be next because the current politicians that benefits in this Nigeria condition will not allow regional govt

[@trommelbiel]

I can't Wait. Greetings from a Biafran in London!

[@Lars.Bala.]

Sir may Allah almighty guard yu & yur family.

[@babasabo4751]

Good and excellent.

[@wiseo447]

Let Everyone build on what they have

[@solomondavid3361]

You don't have to scrap states. You can even create more states and then create the regions based on states

[@BestPropertyDealz]

You can't create States under regions. That's gonna create more problems than we're trying to solve. Plus, it will only increase the cost of governance.

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

No! More states. More ways to steal. Are you a politician? 😂😂

[@ivanesteban2692]

Imagine i wrote neco twice and I wrote jamb three times the stress i took moving from rural area migrating to urban area to write exam also I have to wait for couples of hour for the questions papers to come out of police station.

[@Fx_Explains]

What are you talking about?

[@adepojuabdulrasheedadeyemi7041]

Who are those opposing this prosperous system, some tribes in Nigeria actually want the country to remain stagnant

[@Alphonsusazubuine]

This man is wise enough to be my president

[@dapootolasun1852]

Define Rigion or Regional Government any way you like, we Nigerians fully welcome it.

[@ted.n9609]

The irony of this proposal was the same suggestion Odimegwu Ojukwu proposed to Nigeria for discussion in Aburi Accord which Nigeria under Gowon Military junta dismissed. Later on, break the regions and consequently went to Civil war. How did Nigeria survive before the oil. The big elephant in the room is the national resources. America solve this problem by giving the citizens right to own thier land and the natural resources that comes with it. Every land owner or region should Pay the Federal government taxes on the resources from individuals' locality and states. America never have problems with sharing resources. The current arrangement in Nigeria sharing of resources is a crime and inefficient. Nigeria do not have to break up , but could come together as equals to build a better and a stronger union for its people.

[@ayenia2736]

You are the biggest liar here. Ojukwu never proposed such bill. infact, Nnamdi Azikwe mobilized igbo to destroy everything and anything like this before our independence of 1960. Aguiyi Ironsi scrapped all the regions and brought all the regional architecture into the centre. He boldly wrote it in our constitution since then that there is no free discussion on this, and that we have no right to ever negotiate our association together. IF THERE IS ANY TRIBE WHICH DESTROYED THE REGION, IT WAS IGBO. Gowon also wanted to put article 8 of then into our constitution after the civil war-- this was another regional autonomy which aguiyi Ironsi destroyed, but this was also fought against by your people until it was dropped. STOP THE LIE

[@Ify2498]

We are talking of today, you are bringing in dead Ojukwu who plunged the nation in a civil war that set his region 20years back.

[@yummydishes2279]

And today they are ahead ​@@Ify2498

[@ck-mediatrding7103]

@@ayenia2736 what was the Aburi Agreement,? it was regional Govt. you can go and verified which Gowon slso agreed signed, but refused to implement it, that was what led to the Civil War. everybody knows it , the information is out there, but your hatred and tribalism against the Igbos will not allowed you to say it the it the way it is,

[@Chijios644]

..and the same Odimegwu Ojukwu and Aguiyi Ironsi killed Adaka Boro for demanding Niger Delta region...

[@ghodarobellevedeer9801]

Clearly the majority of people wants this change. The question who are the people against it?

[@matthewomeh4048]

Great move and idea

[@voba2558]

Good move this willl help this nation

[@aidaneze6258]

If the idea is to be pushed ahead and become successful as well, it is going to make different states compete and therefore bring out the best qualities that makes us unique. I mean except this will go to show which states are actually lazy and fully dependent on the Oil money leaving themselves underdeveloped

[@aidaneze6258]

Why was this not carried out for the longest time, the country was amalgamated and even before that every region was surviving effectively and efficiently as well. It is due to ignorance and low level of educational system that has made a lot of states not see what blessings are underneath them and it’s a problem. A serious one for that matter

[@ojogabriel3627]

The lawmakers were not the owners of Nigeria, we Nigerians like region, they don't want it, so they can continue with the embarrassment and weaknesses,ole,apaniyan ni gbogbo won..won ti mo wipe asiri awon ma tu,ta ba ti bere regional.

[@shehuhassanminna3341]

It's like this man don't know the history of Nigeria

[@AdetiwaOlufemi]

I literally was just having a discussion about regional government or state autonomy. On the surface, it sounds like marginalization, however, the advantages of regionalization or state autonomy will lead to a massive growth. Think about the drop in the cost of governance if politicians are compensated based on the IGR of thier Sate. The states that will not want this are the one that benefits from the current system the most. Product nothing, contribute nothing to GDP, but still gets same allocation and scompesations as the governors that do the most.

[@nnamdiejike8733]

Beautiful idea.

[@kingmustapha4473]

Great idea in my opinion

[@MikeAfrik-lq9nk]

🇳🇬 FGN do referendum vote for Nigerians to decide on 6 region system. Lets recall any NASS lawmaker who refuses it 🆖 Stop robbing Peter to pay Paul

[@tajudeenabubakaraneru5427]

This lawmakers should be very careful before the country gets into flame for not wanting nigeria to move from where it is now, to a better level.

[@beatsbyteesool]

I agree with his proposal. But the northern region won’t agree until Nigeria is …….

[@weirdo9226]

They better depend on there farming

[@comfortisawode9505]

There were 4 regions in Nigeria. Midwestern region was the 4th region. Please take note.

[@sendam8485]

Help us tell. It was the only region created by the people, the other regions were gifts from the colonialist

[@Sankara80-v5f]

From regionalism to total break up. There is absolutely no sence in staying together. Staying together doesn't benefit anyone.

[@LewisMuturi-b7u]

U parasites u should go out of Nigeria

[@iam-drake]

Nothing like breaking up but regional government is the best

[@Sankara80-v5f]

​​@@iam-drakewell under regional government we will still be together with all this radical Islamist jihadists, fulani terrorists, bokoharam, iswap ect. Fulanis terrorists will still have the right to be in our land. I don't see why we in yorubaland should remain in one country together with this set of ppl. We can perfectly be on our own. So every person that can reason like a literate should come to the conclusion that break up is the best, in order to have peace and development.

[@tkcmanagementconsult608]

On the alternative, I think 36states are closer to the people than regional system, we will now have to wait for Anambra before things are done Asaba or waiting for Kaduna for actions to be taking in Sokoto or Katsina, or waiting for Ibadan before Ondo can do anything. What we need in my humble opinion is more power to the people to hold their Governor responsible.

[@josephcletus6578]

It'll be easier for conflicts to expand with this system It's good but could be dangerous

[@iykeikenna4176]

What makes it dangerous?, the federal government still have power with it's control of the military

[@josephcletus6578]

@@iykeikenna4176 imagine one man with influence over 8 to 12 states It's deadly This country is like a volcano waiting to erupt We might be masking it with skits and jokes but it's a gamble that might come with too much a price than Tinubu can pay for just an extra tenure

[@paulogbebe7742]

Truth been told, the North mine Gold and other minerals but the claim is not National property

[@wilsonogunewe2053]

An adage says we take out certain part of a meat to eat it. If the sacrifice we make to get REGIONAL GOVERNMENT is to give Ashiwaju 3 tenures, so be it Giving 3 tenures for the Prime minister of Nigeria (under Regional System of Government) is a WELCOMED IDEA so long as all regions regains it's independence and exclusive ownership and control of their resources. So, I support the bill

[@philipsonnwogbe4522]

Strong Region, the way it was before military take over in 1966.

[@arizeonubiyi5828]

Guys this will make our Country great. I urge everyone to please Google the land mass and population of each european country. You will see that if LAGOS STATE were to be in europe it will be two or three countries sharing border and employing their citizens while developing at its pace. Why wont Nigeria do same ? Its time to go to the streets and force the senators to do what the people want.