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Firstly, we would love to register our profound joy and satisfaction that the conference is being accepted and viewed as a big opportunity for the various nationalities that make the Nigerian nation to meet, discuss and find the way forward for our dear country

“We believe that the dialogue is for the purpose of strengthening the bonds that hold us together as well as strengthening our sovereignty and enhance productivity, and improve the security situation in the country,” he said

The committee, inaugurated on Monday in Abuja, is chaired by Prof. Emele Uka, while members are: Kate Okparake, Apostle Etimbule Sunday, Elder John Achimugu, Chief Chukwuma Igwe and Elder Albert Uko (Secretary)

Omojola reportedly slumped and died in his hotel room in Akure, Ondo State on Saturday

Jonathan recently set up the Advisory Council on the National Dialogue, headed by Senator Femi Okunronmu, with a declaration that the outcome of the deliberation will be sent to the National Assembly

He said: “After The Patriots fruitful meeting with the President, a member of our team who has access to him on a personal basis was mandated to go back to get him to set up the Committee on the National Conference of which he had earlier given a hint

Anya’s appointment, according to a statement from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has been ratified by President Goodluck Jonathan

The President spoke when he received a delegation of the Muslim community in the Federal Capital Territory, led by Vice President Namadi Sambo

r. Doyin Okupe, like a punch drunk pugilist, threw several empty jabs and went on a flight of fancy praising his boss and flaunting fictional achievements of the administration in the face of Nigerians

The former vice president, who was among the dignitaries that attended the event held at the residence of Alvaro Aguilar, the Spanish ambassador, however, expressed concern at the timing of the conference.
Abubakar said: “My worry is about the timing of the national dialogue

The foundation urged Nigerians to support the Presidential Advisory Committee chaired by Dr. Femi Okurounmu, inaugurated by Jonathan on Monday to achieve its objectives

Nwabueze had earlier indicated that he was not going to be a part of the committee to conduct the groundwork for the proposed conference

And the outcome of the Conference must represent the best wishes of the average Nigerian.
While the Congress commends the calibre of most of the people that have so far been chosen to be members of the Conference Advisory Committee, we also feel that it is important the organised labour, TUC and Nigeria Labour Congress, be involved

The governorship aspirant said rather than criticise President Goodluck Jonathan, those who genuinely want peace and progress in Nigeria should commend the President for taking this bold and courageous step to provide the much needed avenue for Nigerians to dialogue on the future of the country

President Goodluck Jonathan had in his 53rd independence anniversary broadcast on Tuesday announced the intention of his administration to put together a National Conference

If the President means well, and this is not designed to rattle his political enemies in the PDP, he must not interfere in the work of the Advisory Committee

President Jonathan said that the committee, which will have Dr. Femi Okurounmu as its chairperson, and Dr. Akilu Indabawa as its secretary, is expected to complete its assignment within one month

Okunniyi, the arrow head of the planning team of the political summit recently held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, also praised the Senate for heeding the resolutions of the political summit that a conference of the diverse nationalities and peoples of Nigeria would be desirable for ending growing instability and insecurity in the country