Expedite Action On Regionalism, Parliamentary System, VOR Tasks Govts, Stakeholders

*Salutes The Patriots, TRG for harping on restructuring

By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan

A non-governmental organization, Voice of Reason (VOR) at the weekend, tasked governments and other stakeholders in Nigeria to expedite action that will lead to the restructuring of the country on a regional basis.

VOR in a statement by its General Secretary, Mr. Kamar Raji, also solicited for the return of the country to the parliamentary system of government just as it gave kudos to The Patriots and The Rebirth Group (TRG).

It hailed The Patriots and The Rebirth Group (TRG) for their recent strident advocacy for restructuring and return to parliamentary system of government, saying, these conversations underscore a growing national consensus to wit: Nigeria’s progress is contingent upon meaningful restructuring. The current over-centralized system has stifled innovation, eroded accountability and deepened discontent.”

VOR maintained that it “is ready to collaborate with all genuine actors in bringing about a restructured Nigeria that is anchored on equity, justice, security, and sustainable development”.

The NGO noted that “The current over-centralized system has stifled innovation, eroded accountability and deepened discontent”, adding, ” Restructuring, through devolution of powers, fiscal federalism, and enhanced regional autonomy offers a peaceful and democratic pathway to unlock the full potential of all regions”.

Emphasizing that Nigeria’s progress is contingent upon meaningful restructuring, the body argued that “the current over-centralized system has stifled innovation, eroded accountability and deepened discontent” adding that Nigeria, at the moment, is at a critical juncture in its history in which “failure to take urgent action may lead to the aggravation of the crises that imperil our unity and future”.

” VoR is of the opinion that disconcerting as the situation appears to be, “with courage, vision, qualities we believe our President (Tinubu) embodies and the collective resolve of peace-loving Nigerians, we can build a just, prosperous and harmonious federation where every nationality flourishes”.

It stressed that to realize these soonest, “critical stakeholders across political, ethnic, and religious lines, including traditional institutions, professional bodies, civil society, youth organizations and the private sector to unite in a national rescue mission and embrace inter-regional dialogue for a restructured, prosperous Nigeria”.

The NGO then called on the Federal Government to heed the voice of the people by initiating the restructuring process in a transparent, inclusive and participatory manner.

According to the non-governmental organization made up of a distinguished assembly of Yoruba intellectuals, entrepreneurs and professionals, insisted that “Restructuring through devolution of powers, fiscal federalism, and enhanced regional autonomy offers a peaceful and democratic pathway to unlock the full potential of all regions”.