Following agitations for secession & demand for referendum by Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and counter accusations by Arewa youth groups and others in the Niger Delta and Middle Belt, Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said, the Federal Government was planning to come out with policies to address perceived marginalisation, lack of inclusiveness and inequity.
He spoke even as Ohanaeze Ndigbo president, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, argued that Nigeria, as currently constituted, was not a federation, stressing that unless the country was restructured, it would soon become moribund.
Osinbajo, who spoke at the official presentation of the book, entitled “Nigeria, The Restructuring Controversy,” written by Dr. Mike Okiro, Chairman, Police Service Commission and former Inspector General of Police, expressed joy that the book presentation was coming at a very auspicious time when Nigerians across the world were talking about restructuring.
Represented by Senator Babafemi Ojodu, Special Adviser on Political Matters, the Acting President said the Federal Government was taking serious note of all the talks, debates and discussions about the issue.
He said: “The beauty of Nigeria as a nation, unlike other countries, is that we don’t quickly take to any arms and fight over issues. It is good to talk, debate and bring out possible solutions, which are what is happening.
“We can assure Nigerians that we are looking at all the contributions being made, and very soon, we are going to come out with policies that will address some of these agitations.
“I know for a fact that we all believe in this country. No matter who you are, we are all committed to Nigeria. Yes, there is challenge of lack of inclusiveness. Many are unemployed, many others don’t have food to eat. Others are having issues with identity of whom they are and where they belong.
“But we cannot go back to issues we resolved during the civil war. We are working to
