Alhaji Yusuf Daibu, representing Kwara State, said that one of the country’s greatest problems was the gross mistrust among the various ethnic and religious groups
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Falana, who made the call at the ongoing National Conference, stressed the need to solve the problem of education, health, unemployment and other issues that directly affect the common man
He commended President Jonathan for his bold initiative to organise the ongoing national dialogue, saying that it would go a long way in addressing national issues
Esele, a representative of the TUC, said it was not enough for Nigerians to “talk-the-talk” as they also need to “work-the-talk”
Opinions and counter-opinions flowed as delegates deliberated on issues of corruption, security, economic development or the lack of it, religion, and ethnic nationality with focus on the minority and majority question
The National Conference continued on Wednesday with delegates urging the Conference to be courageous in addressing sensitive issues of federalism, resource control, indigeneship, citizenship, religion and rights of ethnic minority, among others
Kalu told journalists in Lagos that the country’s unity and peace should be on the priority list of the delegates in their deliberations
The Chairman of the conference, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd), told the delegates at the resumed plenary that the best means to arrive at decisions at the conference was through consensus
They made the observation at plenary while deliberating on President Godluck Jonathan’s inaugural speech on March 17
In a speech delivered at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the former Vice President observed that the current federal structure arrogates too much functions and resources to the government at the centre, and thus killing the spirit of innovation and enterprise among the people, which is a critical component in building a self-sustaining economy
Others, on the other hand, opined that the document was not flawed.
They are of the opinion that there was no need for a new constitution
At Tuesday’s sitting, the delegates opted to abide by the decision of the ’49 elders’ that 70 per cent of delegates sitting and voting should be used to determine any issue delegates failed to reach a consensus on
This was as discussion on the main reasons for the convocation of the conference got underway on Wednesday, with 39 delegates commenting on the inauguration speech of President Goodluck Jonathan
The agreement followed the adoption of the outcome of the Group of 49 elders that met with the leadership of the National Conference last week
The departure of the 67-year-old ex-police officer per excellence at a time when he and 491 other Nigerians from all walks of life have been called upon and gathered to chart the future of our country is indeed a tragic and colossal loss to the people of Bauchi, his home state, and the country at large
James said in the statement: “While sympathising with the family and the entire nation, Kutigi, however, said it was gratifying to note that Misau died in the service of his country
Adams told newsmen in Lagos on Thursday that though the Yoruba race was willing to stay within the Nigerian project and nation, it would not do so as a result of threat from any other race
The Chairman of the conference, retired Justice Idris Kutigi, announced the adjournment after some select delegates and principal officers of the conference met to break the deadlock
At the resumption of plenary, the contentious issue of voting pattern was revisited and could still not be resolved
The Assistant Secretary, Conference Proceedings, Dr. Akilu Indabawa, disclosed this at the resumed plenary at the official venue of the conference at the National Judicial Institute