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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by Awoo88: 3:01pm On Jun 29, 2017
littlewonders:
I thought the person was a woman. How come he/she has never spoken all this while.
She has been talking long before buhari
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ItsMeAboki(m): 3:10pm On Jun 29, 2017
Curlieweed:


@ the highlighted. This your question get as ee be.

I don't understand what you mean by human resources. As far as I know all countries (or putative nations, to be more accurate) have human resources. If there are no human beings in the country then it wouldn't be a country, it will just be a figment of our imagination.

You may pretend to be ignorant but I am not; anyone with basic knowledge would know that resources are generally categorised as human or material, which not all countries (putative or otherwise) all are well endowed with.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by oladeebo: 3:25pm On Jun 29, 2017
cascarino:



https://theeagleonline.com.ng/its-too-late-to-restructure-nigeria-ankko-briggs/
Ma, I respect the sagess!
but our real problems beyond religion or constitution!
our real problem is we refused to accept our self!
look at America, the Negro,Spanish,Mexican,they were distinct in culture, in religious etc, but they accept their differences!
And the imaginary line of Amalgamated of North and South fuel the disunity of the nation, it's a "grave erreur"!
The solution to all this is simple: I've said it several time here!
And is the only restructure that will be acceptable to all:
Strike out Northern and Southern region for Western and Eastern region and all the agitations will die down!
look at the map here:

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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by oladeebo: 3:30pm On Jun 29, 2017
read more;
https://www.nairaland.com/3877479/se-sw-zone-three-states#57760546
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by Curlieweed: 3:33pm On Jun 29, 2017
ItsMeAboki:


You may pretend to be ignorant but I am not; anyone with basic knowledge would know that resources are generally categorised as human or material, which not all countries (putative or otherwise) all are well endowed with.

I expected you to make your definition of "human resources" clearer. However, to avoid misunderstanding me, I will elucidate. All countries have human resources, it's only the quality that may vary. The good news is that with very minor investments, focused actions can result in vast improvements in the said quality within very short time frames (Cuba wiped out illiteracy from the island within an impossibly short time).

All resources merely represent potential. You can underperform or still over achieve for reasons other than and more crucial than the resources you started with.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ItsMeAboki(m): 3:56pm On Jun 29, 2017
Curlieweed:


I expected you to make your definition of "human resources" clearer. However, to avoid misunderstanding me, I will elucidate. All countries have human resources, it's only the quality that may vary. The good news is that with very minor investments, focused actions can result in vast improvements in the said quality within very short time frames (Cuba wiped out illiteracy from the island within an impossibly short time).

All resources merely represent potential. You can underperform or still over achieve for reasons other than and more crucial than the resources you started with.

Your expectation for a clearer definition is irrelevant and quite unnecessary; as far as I have made my point well understood.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by princfred(m): 4:02pm On Jun 29, 2017
This woman is a genius. So well articulated and she is learned. My God bless her heart and brain. Theses are the kind of people that will make Biafra great.

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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by Curlieweed: 4:03pm On Jun 29, 2017
ItsMeAboki:


Your expectation for a clearer definition is irrelevant and quite unnecessary; as far as I have made my point well understood.

Looks like we are a bit touchy today.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by sapele914(m): 4:04pm On Jun 29, 2017
ibkgab001:
I do not believe the part of the story which says Christian or church was never mentioned in the constitution
Big excuse when obasanjo was made president why did he not move the senate to make changes,when jonathan was president why did he not make moves to change the constitution,choosing hand picked clowns in his so called constitutional conference is no amendment who where they representing?,who sent them there to talk for us?,please blame the senate who are representiting us,so we should blame ourselves for our own shortcomings,is it because of the Northerners that the south south states have not been able to build one refinery whether single handedly or collectively?it is always easy to blame someone else.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by jpphilips(m): 5:11pm On Jun 29, 2017
ItsMeAboki:
I agree with her call for division of this country but for different reasons: her position was unfortunately driven by selfishness from a regional (north vs south) tribal and religious (Christians vs Muslims) rather than from a national perspective - she clearly espoused bigotry in her rhetoric and definitely not a patriotic Nigerian who wishes well for all other Nigerians but only for her tribal/religious/regional enclave.

One of the basic functions of government is to pool and redistribute resources from the haves to the have-nots amongst its ppl; that is why ppl pay different rates of income taxes in most countries, so that there would be reasonably balanced development and opportunities for all irrespective of where a person comes or stays - you will see this principle repeated in many forms of socialism throughout the world as each strives to achieve a more egalitarian society.

This woman's and many like her are clearly against this principle of sharing through redistribution by govt and therefore calling for restructuring or division of the country because they feel their regions/tribes/enclaves are more resource advantaged and are resentful of the others who benefit from a share of it.
It is a pity because ppl like her forget that no condition is permanent e.g. the oil which she presently feels gives her ND ppl an advantage to will not last for ever; even today's headline suggest Nigeria's oil reserve would dry up in 30 yrs. I wonder then by the same spirit how others who may have developed their own resources would feel towards her by then resource depleted ppl? - those currently with short sighted selfish agenda should look again at what they are asking for.

As for me, I am just tired of the selfishness and bitterness being propagated by the greed of a few who continue to undermine our unity; I therefore agree that its time for us to peacefully go our separate ways so that we can at least have happiness in our respective new different nations.


You know most of these people are actually instigated by politicians who actually benefit from the so called allocations, when was the last time allocation from FG entered accounts of individuals like you and I? The politicians make their problem ours because they know we are dvmb just like this woman,
She does not understand the fundamentals of nationhood and that is exactly what the politicians want to achieve, the day Nigeria will be restructured, most of the neigh sayers will have no seat on that table except those politicians so what exactly is the point?
Some politicians have proved that regardless of how much they get from the fG, they can still not meet their basic salary obligations. So all this noise is for what exactly? when it is time to fight on the streets, no politician will be there.

Nigeria was divided equally North and South, the igbos feel they are smarter so they alienate themselves, the SS feel they have oil they alienate themselves while the SW is the only region in the south left, the SW to remain relevant has to align with the north, of course what option do they have?
An alliance of SE,SS,SW and predominantly christian areas of the North central will give the North a serious run for their money, with this alliance, every part of the Nigerian constitution can be changed without firing a shot, do you expect loafers like Kanu and Anko Briggs to figure it out?
These are mere local/regional champions, Kanu sees only SE igbo while this one sees just the SS, so what happens if you make trouble? the others will unite and crush you, at least common sense dictates that.
National issues are approached strategically except the part where the black man lack the ability to reason.

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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by Arrow24: 5:40pm On Jun 29, 2017
ScotsReferendum:


Both of you are Afonjas who think we will fall for you guys divide and conquer tactics
and u are better than the"AFONJAS" with what pikin??...WHO ARE YOU THAT AN AFONJA SHOULD BE WORRYING ABOUT??
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ibkgab001: 6:12pm On Jun 29, 2017
Eastwest:

block head why not prove her wrong than displaying your stupidity on social media.


You lack home training


How dear you talk to me that manner
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by bobnatlo(m): 7:03pm On Jun 29, 2017
ibkgab001:
I do not believe the part of the story which says Christian or church was never mentioned in the constitution

Have u read d nig constitution cover to cover
Pls come and correct her when u do OK?
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by BetaThings: 9:15pm On Jun 29, 2017
SycophanticGoat:


Sharia law has never been used to kill a Christian in Nigeria but it has been used to judge Muslims who kill Christians and these Muslims are subsequently let loose.

Show me the court judgement
No muslim is allowed to go scot free for killing a non-muslim under sharia
Go and study elements of Sharia law before commenting!



SycophanticGoat:
What happened to those demons that killed an Igbo woman in Kano simply because she asked one of them to quit wetting the front of her shop when there are several other places he can perform his abolition?

You guys are always listening to one side of the story
CAN once claimed Christians were killed in Zamfara and the Governor disputed it and CAN insisted
When evidence was presented, CAN backed down by preaching instead of admitting that they often mislead people

SycophanticGoat:
What happened to the murderes of a Yoruba RCCG woman preaching the gospel in Abuja of which with the express order of the imam, bloodthirsty Muslims murdered the woman?

What happened to countless people killed in the South without
Badoo people have been on killing spree in Ikorodu and sometimes the culprits are rescued by the police and they return to the community again
Tell me about the killers of ALUU 4 - were the killers Muslims and victims Christians
Whenever there is an inconclusive case in the Nort, it is Muslims v Christians? But when such happens in the South, well....stuff happens

SycophanticGoat:
No need for any change in constitution. I think the woman is right. Let the country be divided into bits, if possible based on tribe so that all tribes can manage their countries and use state sponsored police and military to protect their citizens unlike what we have in Nigeria that the useless military is aiding terrorist herdsmen to massacre others.
Hear it loud and clear, Islam allows divorce, it is Christianity that says a marriage is for ever
I am not part of the people saying we must be together
I don't care if every local government became a country
I was created by Allah and my provisions will come from the sources appointed by Him if I work hard
I don't need oil, gold, or whatever
Infact I would prefer that all natural resource-rich areas be on one side and let them refuse to accommodate other parts of Nigeria
Not having natural resources does not bother me in the least

But remember every divorce is messy and there must be compromise
No party will SOLELY determine all the terms
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by BetaThings: 9:21pm On Jun 29, 2017
princfred:
This woman is a genius. So well articulated and she is learned. My God bless her heart and brain. Theses are the kind of people that will make Biafra great.
Genius?
For spohistry
This is howwe enthrone mediocrity
" my grandmother is Igbo and can speak the language and understand them...."
What about Ijaws whose grandma are Nupe, Hausa, Kanuri etc and can speak the language and understand them....?

But some blacks have passports of white countries. Is it because they have grandma there, can speak the language and understand them?
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by wanimo: 9:59pm On Jun 29, 2017
ibkgab001:
I do not believe the part of the story which says Christian or church was never mentioned in the constitution
but it's the bitter truth
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by Maduawuchukwu(m): 10:58pm On Jun 29, 2017
ItsMeAboki:
I agree with her call for division of this country but for different reasons: her position was unfortunately driven by selfishness from a regional (north vs south) tribal and religious (Christians vs Muslims) rather than from a national perspective - she clearly espoused bigotry in her rhetoric and definitely not a patriotic Nigerian who wishes well for all other Nigerians but only for her tribal/religious/regional enclave.

One of the basic functions of government is to pool and redistribute resources from the haves to the have-nots amongst its ppl; that is why ppl pay different rates of income taxes in most countries, so that there would be reasonably balanced development and opportunities for all irrespective of where a person comes or stays - you will see this principle repeated in many forms of socialism throughout the world as each strives to achieve a more egalitarian society.

This woman's and many like her are clearly against this principle of sharing through redistribution by govt and therefore calling for restructuring or division of the country because they feel their regions/tribes/enclaves are more resource advantaged and are resentful of the others who benefit from a share of it.
It is a pity because ppl like her forget that no condition is permanent e.g. the oil which she presently feels gives her ND ppl an advantage to will not last for ever; even today's headline suggest Nigeria's oil reserve would dry up in 30 yrs. I wonder then by the same spirit how others who may have developed their own resources would feel towards her by then resource depleted ppl? - those currently with short sighted selfish agenda should look again at what they are asking for.

As for me, I am just tired of the selfishness and bitterness being propagated by the greed of a few who continue to undermine our unity; I therefore agree that its time for us to peacefully go our separate ways so that we can at least have happiness in our respective new different nations.
It is true that every nation redistributes income dderivedd from regions to other regions of the same nation but Nigeria's own is too much especially when we take cognizance of how different we are( let's not lie, we one day hope we we will be united like the Germans are but till then we are people with significant differences). In the USA which is less diverse than us, the states keep a far greater portion of their resources and even control their natural resources but here in Nigeria we have only 13 percent derivation for mineral resources and 0% for company income tax; I don't think that this formula fits our xteristics. However, my support for restructuring stems from my belief that given the states more economic control will enable us utilize and fulfill our potentials. Solid minerals in the hands of the states will be better exploited than by the FG; we have already seen the lack of the capacity of the FG to develop other minerals by their permission of states to look for investors in return for 13% derivation. Agriculture will also do better in the hands of the states if they have a greater control of the sector together with that of Corporate organisations; I promise you we will see great revoultion in that sector coupled with the agro-allied industries which they shall bring in. All the neglected sectors in this country like the entertainment, fashion, manufacturing industries will be maximally exploited by the states to improve their financial standings and then Nigeria would know that oil is nothing and we shall remember it's days with bitterness at how much we suppressed our potentials.
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ChimaAdeoye: 11:04pm On Jun 29, 2017
Is Niger Republic bigger than northeast and northwest Nigeria? YES.
Why is northern Nigeria getting 50 times the resources of Niger Republic even when Niger Republic is three times the size of northern Nigeria?

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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ItsMeAboki(m): 4:03am On Jun 30, 2017
jpphilips:



You know most of these people are actually instigated by politicians who actually benefit from the so called allocations, when was the last time allocation from FG entered accounts of individuals like you and I? The politicians make their problem ours because they know we are dvmb just like this woman,
She does not understand the fundamentals of nationhood and that is exactly what the politicians want to achieve, the day Nigeria will be restructured, most of the neigh sayers will have no seat on that table except those politicians so what exactly is the point?
Some politicians have proved that regardless of how much they get from the fG, they can still not meet their basic salary obligations. So all this noise is for what exactly? when it is time to fight on the streets, no politician will be there.

Nigeria was divided equally North and South, the igbos feel they are smarter so they alienate themselves, the SS feel they have oil they alienate themselves while the SW is the only region in the south left, the SW to remain relevant has to align with the north, of course what option do they have?
An alliance of SE,SS,SW and predominantly christian areas of the North central will give the North a serious run for their money, with this alliance, every part of the Nigerian constitution can be changed without firing a shot, do you expect loafers like Kanu and Anko Briggs to figure it out?
These are mere local/regional champions, Kanu sees only SE igbo while this one sees just the SS, so what happens if you make trouble? the others will unite and crush you, at least common sense dictates that.
National issues are approached strategically except the part where the black man lack the ability to reason.

So refreshing actually meeting someone who could think and see beyond the prism of tribalism, regional and religious bias.
Couldn't agree with you more.
Its a pity that most ppl jumping on the bandwagon for resource control and restructuring do not realise that no matter how the country is eventually carved up or restructured into; they would still be inheriting the same corrupt leaders who would continue to exploit them - nothing much would change for the common man.
Nigerians should know that their common enemy is corruption and they need to wake up and start holding their leaders responsible and accountable to them.

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Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by ScotsReferendum: 5:09am On Jun 30, 2017
BetaThings:

Genius?
For spohistry
This is howwe enthrone mediocrity
" my grandmother is Igbo and can speak the language and understand them...."
What about Ijaws whose grandma are Nupe, Hausa, Kanuri etc and can speak the language and understand them....?

But some blacks have passports of white countries. Is it because they have grandma there, can speak the language and understand them?


Ijaws don't have grandmothers that are Hausa Fulani Nupe Kanuri.


They don't share border with these tribes
Re: It Is Too Late To Restructure Nigeria: Ankko Briggs. by jpphilips(m): 9:30am On Jun 30, 2017
BetaThings:


Show me the court judgement
No muslim is allowed to go scot free for killing a non-muslim under sharia
Go and study elements of Sharia law before commenting!





You guys are always listening to one side of the story
CAN once claimed Christians were killed in Zamfara and the Governor disputed it and CAN insisted
When evidence was presented, CAN backed down by preaching instead of admitting that they often mislead people



What happened to countless people killed in the South without
Badoo people have been on killing spree in Ikorodu and sometimes the culprits are rescued by the police and they return to the community again
Tell me about the killers of ALUU 4 - were the killers Muslims and victims Christians
Whenever there is an inconclusive case in the Nort, it is Muslims v Christians? But when such happens in the South, well....stuff happens


Hear it loud and clear, Islam allows divorce, it is Christianity that says a marriage is for ever
I am not part of the people saying we must be together
I don't care if every local government became a country
I was created by Allah and my provisions will come from the sources appointed by Him if I work hard
I don't need oil, gold, or whatever
Infact I would prefer that all natural resource-rich areas be on one side and let them refuse to accommodate other parts of Nigeria
Not having natural resources does not bother me in the least

But remember every divorce is messy and there must be compromise
No party will SOLELY determine all the terms

The same CAN that said CRS was removed from the school curriculum, later said it was merged after heating up the polity, please which olodo is the current CAN president?

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