ogwuche4u:

federalism will divide Nigeria and Nigeria must not divide. [b]The pioneers of Nigeria will always stand against. [/b]lets just forget federalism and embrace power at the center. God knows why he made Nigeria. we all need each other to survive. one blessed nation. all we need do is know the fact that death will come to us all one day and no man is immortal. with that at the back of our mind, fairness and equity, peace and progress will lead. we have what it takes to make Nigeria great but greed and corruption has eaten so deep into each and everyone one of us.

Eddygourdo:
hmmmm you take the ignorant word you dished out as an insult ? What hypocrisy. You talk with such high esteemed knowledge, this is you who knowledge, certificate, research, or anything intellectual is still an up and coming babe, yet you speak to me as though we equals. I am obliging you because I feel in the mood, come down from your self deception. Before we will proceed, in my community we use a google search to know who one is in this world. drop ur name and I will drop mine, a google search should erase all doubt that you are an up and coming babe and should be grateful that I responded to you. To brag about a subjject as mute and daft as government shows u are slow. put up ur real name , I want to shame you and humble you for good. Googlle will be our friend

Eddygourdo:
its a win or lose situation in federal structure, if the state doesn't do what it ought to do to generate funds, it can't get or expect aid from anywhere, the current system made the governors lazy and many forgot their roles, why invest when they can as well wait for monthly allocations from the center. That is part of the problem, the current system bred laziness. Plus people will be able to hold their leaders more accountable , eg all we here is buhari this , buhari that, and nobody has thought it wise to blame the local councillor, chairman or governor for incompetence.

mikolo80:
who stopped you from planting Palm oyel and Co. building refinery and industrial parks
.you just complain,no effort to fix what you can. is it not the same thieves that will come to rule at state level
mention the power that states do not have. you no fit. it's sad that you are the ppl we have to campaign to soon

saintdennis:


That worst case scenario u mentioning right now can lead to a world war so I only pointed out why it was a bad thing to add.

I sincerely don't want to digress from the subject of this thread but please World War

You are simply dragging comprehension and understanding of world events to the extreme with your conclusions though. From your analysis of international relations, you still see the likelihood of a World War happening talk more of South/North Korea catalysing it, really?

We have had worst world war causing conflicts since UN-1945 {check history} and none of them snowballed into a full-blown World war?

But you thinking of the possibility of skirmishes in the Korean peninsula to spark it?
OK continue!

Eddygourdo:
guess you have an issue with critical thinking, that you don't seem to understand human nature and system models. The existence of the american system forces its citizens to conform to specific standards and same applies here. The mind is free wheeling and its the laws and structures that abound which aligns it to any cause. So oga if the system is wrong, you will keep doing the saame things and getting no results. How do you blame a governor now, didn't u notice many workers are on strike ? And the governors are telling stories of reduced allocations ? Remove that option , change that structure and the governors would understand that its a call to servee, a seat meant only for the competent, where its more difficult to blame another for his incompetence. That you can see it, should speak more of ur ignorance my brother

mikolo80:
I did not insult you.
I said if you cannot prove your claim then tunda faya you and your followers.

Clearly you are a functional illiterate (it means you can't read and comprehend bfor you say dis one to na insult)

mikolo80:
who stopped you from planting Palm oyel and Co. building refinery and industrial parks
.you just complain,no effort to fix what you can. is it not the same thieves that will come to rule at state level
mention the power that states do not have. you no fit. it's sad that you are the ppl we have to campaign to soon

Oildichotomy:
You seem to be very confident with your pessimism about the South-South.

What gave you that strong impression if I may ask?

oweniwe:


How many tribes or ethnic groups are in Germany, Canada, USA, India or Switzerland ... Compared to Nigeria?

We all read advantages and disadvantages of various systems of government in school nau.
federalism does not suit it.
If there are few ethnic groups in a country, you may adopt unitary/central system of government ... Switzerland land mass is very small so

But in a country like Nigeria where you have over a hundred ethnic groups... Hausa, igbo, yoruna, bini, kanuri, urhobo, tiv, idoma, efik, ijaw, ijebu, fulani.... And you want to practice unitary system of government ...

That country will never work... Because ... Even though they are jammed into one country, they will never work together.

If one tribe want to do this, the other tribes will do all they can to frustrate them.

IBB Frustrated Abiola... Abacha locked up obasanjo... Obasanjo frustrated Atiku... Boko haram frustrated GEJ... Buhari locked up Nnamdi Kanu... Niger Delta militants are frustrating Buhari... You see am?

Do u still think strong Center fits Nigeria?

AdamsBashforth:

Lionshare, you are not God. You started your piece brilliantly then made a dogs breath out of your conclussions. You have to be open minded you know?

soonest:

Sir, but this your statement is contradictory now. If you agree that the above sets the precedence then that means that's the root cause and mother of all corruptions.

forgiveness:


Bros, what is the form of government the UK is practicing?

Where three or four countries in one but is controlled by one government.

Each countries have their own police, assemble, athletes representing them international, and control their resources etc.

WILLIAMS10:







I agree with u solemnly on everything save for the issue of neo-colonialism(colonialism through other means)..which according to Nkrumah is the last and most dangerous stage of imperialism. One major instrument of neocolonialism is Balkanization..the creation of non-viable states who become dependent on foreign aid..That one reason I'll stand against confederacy,because it will lead to "Somalianalisation" and ultimately slide into secession..Thereby create states of irregular sizes and viability. Francophone ex colonies in west Africa still rely heavily on France.;'weak states'

mikolo80:
Malaysia has 4 million hectare of Palm oil worth about two trillion naira. Only goodness knows how much it makes with value-added. (soap, food additives etc)

How does railways concern states planting food and cash crops.

Is dangote using nepa? Yet states cannot build industrial estates ?
Only oil is in exclusive legislative list?
We sell oil 100 a barrel and oyinbo beer value 1000 dollars a barrel.

You foolishly ignore the opportunity to build refinery and earn 900 and instead focus on 100 lazy no investment dollars?

Do you know what ignorant means?
Can you fiNd it in dictionary or even google?
That's how handicapped you are?
Mentally handicapped and yet you think you sound knowledgeable but you sound retarded insulting someone who did not insult you.
I insulted someone who chose to insult me FIRST.
SO YOU CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE A BASTARD slowpoke FOOL.

lionshare:


Con-federalism is only on paper. 10 Downing street controls all other countries in their so called con-federal system.

Jonwesley:


No now, because if what he said? But he enjoyed what he saw. Why trying to deprive others of such a beauty to behold. Be bold to accept your blessings as endowed by God. Nothing is wrong about the DP. Don't switch please.

Eddygourdo:
and you feel knowing what true federalism means is intellgence ? A moot and valueless subject like O level government ? Is that what you are bragging about ? You say u are a researcher ? You do extensive research , I say let's prove it and ur running away. I will ask you two questions and offer you one million naira. If you get it in a week it shall be yours. Even in ur dreams you won't be able to,

Let me school you abit since you are still at that level, knowledge and intelligence are very differnt. Knowledge is data , intellegence is usefui information. Apparently all you have in ur head is data, a typical nigerian product of cram and pour. You asking me a question that google can answer, I will ask u a question that google can't answer.

Never in ur life again should who feel fly for knowing the definition of federalism and yet not having the inteligence of what are its implications , merits or demerits. Read the type of questions you asking. Like a child. what are the types of fedralism? Imagine that. We talking models u talking crap.


Mr man , you not intelligent, I need intelligent people who will create and apply existing knwoledge, not someone who regurgitates what he has crammed and can relate that with his environment for any analysis.

Post ur name here. I want to know ur standing in our community, cos we know oursleves, and I don't know you

vicadex07:



Bros wey the question? I no intelligent like you but I swear I go answer am. Just gimme the chance...am in bad need of cash.

Eddygourdo:
and you feel knowing what true federalism means is intellgence ? A moot and valueless subject like O level government ? Is that what you are bragging about ? You say u are a researcher ? You do extensive research , I say let's prove it and ur running away. I will ask you two questions and offer you one million naira. If you get it in a week it shall be yours. Even in ur dreams you won't be able to,

Let me school you abit since you are still at that level, knowledge and intelligence are very differnt. Knowledge is data , intellegence is usefui information. Apparently all you have in ur head is data, a typical nigerian product of cram and pour. You asking me a question that google can answer, I will ask u a question that google can't answer.

Never in ur life again should who feel fly for knowing the definition of federalism and yet not having the inteligence of what are its implications , merits or demerits. Read the type of questions you asking. Like a child. what are the types of fedralism? Imagine that. We talking models u talking crap.


Mr man , you not intelligent, I need intelligent people who will create and apply existing knwoledge, not someone who regurgitates what he has crammed and can relate that with his environment for any analysis.

Post ur name here. I want to know ur standing in our community, cos we know oursleves, and I don't know you

Oildichotomy:
I sincerely don't want to digress from the subject of this thread but please World War

You are simply dragging comprehension and understanding of world events to the extreme with your conclusions though. From your analysis of international relations, you still see the likelihood of a World War happening talk more of South/North Korea catalysing it, really?

We have had worst world war causing conflicts since UN-1945 {check history} and none of them snowballed into a full-blown World war?

But you thinking of the possibility of skirmishes in the Korean peninsula to spark it?
OK continue!

Ariani:


And how is that a bad thing?

Cwhyte:

It is not a bad thing, it is the fear of FG.
If u become the president today, I am sure u wouldn't want any region to break away under your watch.

erusen:
the present administration will fight against it,because they are greedy bunch of foo.ls who want more power at the top rather than admitting Nigeria's obvious solution.

DEAFandDUMB:


With the current economic situation in the country now, am sure a lot people will be interested in answering that 1million naira question... Lol..

Meanwhile let's hear what you've got to say about the topic of discourse..

inzaghi1:
Federalism refers to a compound mode of government, combining a federal' government with regional governments (provincial, state, territorial or other sub-unit governments) in a single political system. Its distinctive feature, exemplified in the founding example of modern federalism of the United State Of America .
It can thus be defined as a form of government in which there is a division of powers between two levels of government of equal status.

Advantages of federalism
Fosters state loyalties: Many Nigerians will feel close ties to their home state, and federalism maintains that connection by giving power to the states.
Practices pragmatism: Running a country the size of Nigeria, with such a diverse population, is much easier to do if power is given to local officials. Likewise, state and local officials are closer to the problems of their areas, so it makes sense for them to choose policies to solve those problems.
Creates laboratories of democracy: State governments can experiment with policies, and other states (and the federal government) can learn from their successes and failures.
Encourages pluralism: Federal systems expand government on national, state, and local levels, giving people more access to leaders and opportunities to get involved in their government.
Ensures the separation of powers and prevents tyranny: Even if one person or group took control of all three branches of the federal government, federalism ensures that state governments would still function independently. Federalism, therefore, fulfills the framers’ vision of a governmental structure that ensures liberty.