The Federal House of Representatives yesterday went rowdy,as a mild drama played out on the floor of the House.

The rowdy session was caused by President Jonathan's Letter of Request seeking the approval of the House for the nation's centenary celebration,which will come up next year,to mark the nation's one-hundred years of existence,after the Southern and Northern protectorates were amalgamated by Sir, Frederick Lord Lugard in 1914.

But the law-makers got extremely divided along two lines:those who opposed the approval and those in support the approval.

Among those opposing the approval of the sent letter,which was read on the floor of the House by the Speaker,was the Deputy Minority Leader,Samaila Kawu,who said the letter was in breach of privilege of the House.He further informed that the President ignored the House's invitation sometime last year and thus does not deserve the endorsement he(President) is currently seeking.

Supporting Hon. Kawu's position,was the House Minority Leader,Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila,who said approving the centenary celebration would amount to waste of scarce economic resources,especially when the government finds it hard to fund the budget.

Canvassing for the endorsement of the Pesident's request,Hon. Linus Okorie,was of the opinion that the celebration was in order and should be approved without further delay.

Source:
http://ellist.com/ng/forum/543/centenary-celebration-lawmakers-clashed-over-president-s-req

When there's clearly nothing to celebrate ?

100 years with poverty?

Hundred years of mismatch and slave tag.And the slaves are looking forward to celeberating their continued mental enslavement.

Gej na top mumu.

Nigeria has many pressing issues that needs attention, why wast available scares resources on irrelevant celebration ? Is independent celebration not enough for us ?