Contrary to the widespread agitations for Nigeria to be restructured, Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, wednesday strongly opposed the agitation, insisting that the state was not yet economically viable to seek independence.

The governor also noted that he was neither in support of the agitation for Biafra nor the call for restructuring because the two proposals were not going to benefit the state as a people.



Umahi stated this at the Government House, Abakaliki, while responding to the presentation of a Consultant on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Dr. Mike Abani, during the state executive council meeting.

He maintained that the state was not yet ripe to clamour for restructuring or Biafra because the state totally depends on the federal allocation; investors are not coming into the state and the internally generated revenue (IGR) is paltry.

According to him, “When the issue of Biafra or restructuring is discussed, my heart jumps because Ebonyi State is not ripe for any. Ask yourself, what is it that we are producing? We totally depend on the federal government for allocation. Investors are not coming into the state and our IGR is nothing to write home about, because the idea of an investor is, supposing the allocation that comes from the centre stops, how do I get back my money”?

The governor however, admitted that the people were over taxed but regrettably, they are going into private pockets of individuals including members of his executive council.
But he promised that those involved since 2014 would be compelled to refund the funds in no time soon.
He expressed optimism that the new measures being put to work would end the problem of IGR leakages in the state and assist his administration in fighting corruption.

kocvalour:
thief.
this man does not know what he wants

Eastfield1:
Sarrki
it's 3:24 a.m for fvck sake

According to him, “When the issue of Biafra or restructuring is discussed, my heart jumps because Ebonyi State is not ripe for any. Ask yourself, what is it that we are producing? We totally depend on the federal government for allocation. Investors are not coming into the state and our IGR is nothing to write home about, because the idea of an investor is, supposing the allocation that comes from the centre stops, how do I get back my money”?

sarrki:
Contrary to the widespread agitations for Nigeria to be restructured, Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, wednesday strongly opposed the agitation, insisting that the state was not yet economically viable to seek independence.

The governor also noted that he was neither in support of the agitation for Biafra nor the call for restructuring because the two proposals were not going to benefit the state as a people.



Umahi stated this at the Government House, Abakaliki, while responding to the presentation of a Consultant on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Dr. Mike Abani, during the state executive council meeting.

He maintained that the state was not yet ripe to clamour for restructuring or Biafra because the state totally depends on the federal allocation; investors are not coming into the state and the internally generated revenue (IGR) is paltry.

According to him, “When the issue of Biafra or restructuring is discussed, my heart jumps because Ebonyi State is not ripe for any. Ask yourself, what is it that we are producing? We totally depend on the federal government for allocation. Investors are not coming into the state and our IGR is nothing to write home about, because the idea of an investor is, supposing the allocation that comes from the centre stops, how do I get back my money”?

The governor however, admitted that the people were over taxed but regrettably, they are going into private pockets of individuals including members of his executive council.
But he promised that those involved since 2014 would be compelled to refund the funds in no time soon.
He expressed optimism that the new measures being put to work would end the problem of IGR leakages in the state and assist his administration in fighting corruption.



http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/06/29/we-dont-want-restructuring-says-umahi/

Blue3k:
Lol

Eastfield1:
Sarrki
it's 3:24 a.m for fvck sake

sarrki:



Thanks for this

The governor is right then

wristbangle:


Why are u awake at 3.24a.m for F sake?

But I stand to be corrected, is restructuring not something of regional scope where each states in a region will harness it's resources to feed themselves?

As for secession, I oppose it but judging from the frustration, anger and hunger in the country, one may have a rethink it's better to form a nation of its own. Still the masses especially the IPOB are naive to see their frustration should be expressed to their corrupt leaders same for arewa and oduduwa youths instead we are fighting each other while elites merry in wealth.

Blue3k:


We can't let bias blind us from facts. His state isn't viable alot of people pretend that that these IGR figures are fudged I got into a few arguements over the data. Still think the move towards restructuring is necessary since for good nation can't have these useless states littered around.

Eastfield1:
Sarrki
it's 3:24 a.m for fvck sake

Blizzy9ja:
This issue will continue to give u sleepless night... Its either the country is restructured or it secede... Lazy ass governors like Umahi and his other northern counterpart should braze up for the coming wind

sarrki:



You aren't sleeping too

Blizzy9ja:
I just woke up... Lemme remind you that you will need a visa very soon to visit the south south... I know you're scared

Hungry will ravage ur sahara desert... that's what your greedy northern politician has brought upon you.

Hahahahahahahaha

Xano:
Interesting

Enuguboy4nsk:
he is right.

Even Enugu state too will lose out because there us nothing being produced in Enugu here... coal is already obsolete and no good market or industries large enough to meet up with the state needs .


truth is that more than 30 Nigerian states will suffer.

Umahi is only being truthful and real...states like Ekiti;Osun;kwara will even be worse BC at least Ebonyi has Agriculture which the aforementioned states lacked.


Dont insult...just bring up a superior argument if u have one

Enuguboy4nsk:
he is right.

Even Enugu state too will lose out because there us nothing being produced in Enugu here... coal is already obsolete and no good market or industries large enough to meet up with the state needs .


truth is that more than 30 Nigerian states will suffer.

Umahi is only being truthful and real...states like Ekiti;Osun;kwara will even be worse BC at least Ebonyi has Agriculture which the aforementioned states lacked.


Dont insult...just bring up a superior argument if u have one

freshest4live:

If we are talking about regional government, the president of a region would manage it like a country, and the Governors would be subject to him. He would be free to seek funds from Abuja or from other international private bodies to develop the regions and can allocate to all 6 Governors in his region.
The taxing system in Nigeria has to be improved like in advanced countries, to finance the regional Governments. Also there should be an agreement on what each region contributes to federal Government, and to what extent it's used to support less dynamic states or regions.
I know my theory may not be perfect, but my arguement is that we can discuss these things to find a way around them.

Blue3k:
Lol this clear blow towards secessionist. Remember he's the head of SE governors forum. We need to get them off the feeding bottle system.

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Enuguboy4nsk:
he is right.

Even Enugu state too will lose out because there us nothing being produced in Enugu here... coal is already obsolete and no good market or industries large enough to meet up with the state needs .


truth is that more than 30 Nigerian states will suffer.

Umahi is only being truthful and real...states like Ekiti;Osun;kwara will even be worse BC at least Ebonyi has Agriculture which the aforementioned states lacked.


Dont insult...just bring up a superior argument if u have one

raker300:
man, be quiet. China is currently using coal to generate electricity and you're here flapping your lips