I am in support of this 100% God bless you sir Akin Fapohunda, may this succeed and bring about the changes we all need.

We Nigerians we love the idea of regional government it's awesome it will encourage industrialization, improve farming, improve security return peace, genuine love and unity among the various regions of the country and to crown it all, it will bring unimaginable development to the country, it will be nice if it's passed into law

The truth is that most Nigerians wants this, it's the political ruling class that are gaining from the immense corruption going on that are against regional government. We need to push for this idea to become reality because it will solve most of the current problems Nigeria is facing. Thank you sir for coming up with this.

@kehindeodumuyiwa4186

Ай бұрын

Nigeria president is lieing he will never do what his masters will not aproved. Divide to progress. The Northerners will not accept the change.We are ethnic how can we take ethnic out of Nigeria. We are not from ONE village. We need to agree that we are a nation of different languages culture ethnic religion. Yoruba for Yorubas . Look at Europe living in one continent together where every tribes has his own ways of doing things. Slot us together is not working. Yorubas are Nation of his own so others to be a nation of his own.This is a systems that will allowed competitions. Let the Northerners do their own stove or we divide to progress if we don't Change the bad systems that slot us together by the coloniser. It will never work we are a nation of different cultures and languages. Present systems is not productive for us . Its only creat corruptions all over the country. A nation are people ofthesame language culture religion ethnic that's what's determined a nation. A multyculturer country will never be a Nation. It was the colonisers that slot us together never to progress. Europeans are not slot together like Africa.

@Chorrkky

Ай бұрын

The north don't want it, they can't survive

@kaybeeshow3985

Ай бұрын

Wallahi

@wadaattahir3854

Ай бұрын

It's Ok if it'll satisfy the yearnings of the most Nigerians. Though it seems the problem is the dearth of honest, purposeful leadership and FOLLOWERSHIP. In any case it will another opportunity for citizenship to learn.

@kehindeodumuyiwa4186

Ай бұрын

@@wadaattahir3854 Remember a multyculturer country can never be a Nation. A nation are people ofthesame language culture religion ethnic that's what's determined a nation. Is only a nation that can be patriotic bcs of language and culture. How can Nigeria find a good leaders in a tribals country where each tribes will only consider his own tribes first. Stop dreaming Nigeria will never progress. Untill you divide to progress. Imagine if Palestinian haven't got a language they will all be kill by Isreal without anyone supporting them. No one talks about CONGO bcs Cogolise has got no language like Nigeria. Every countries names derived from his or her language. Stop dreaming Nigeria will never change.

WE NIGERIANS LOVE THE MOVE.....REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL COMPETITION...GREAT PRODUCTIVITY...

@les_crow

Ай бұрын

Stop forming opinions about things without understanding them. Why can't there be competition between the 36 states? And don't the states already form the regions? What is stopping the competition from happening as we speak?

@muhammedfitnessgrema3139

Ай бұрын

lol what has stopped those state from development before ?

@tomcoder

Ай бұрын

​@@les_crowstate governors are lazy because allocation will come from Abuja. If it stops coming, these governors will sit tight.

@oluwatayokolawole7378

Ай бұрын

GUUUUUYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! This your comment changed everything in my opinion honestly. The competition would actually be very very very very good.

@imeetukudo8888

Ай бұрын

And the current recycled corrupt politicians would then retire and shouldn't take any position in the regional govt, bcuz if they do , everything would collapse under their chronic corruption. They have sucked and destroyed the country so they deserve to be jailed

Fapohunda, you are a witness of truth . God will richly bless you. You will have a seat in the best place of history.

If they don't want regionalism let them give autonomy to states for resource management in their states

I’m igbo, but having listened to Barr Dele Farotimi and Dr Akin Fapounda I’m made to know that many yorubas are truthful.

@ifeoma_amaechi

Ай бұрын

Think again.

@apostlekofipaul3258

Ай бұрын

@@ifeoma_amaechiMy brother, when it comes to speaking Truth, no tribe in Nigeria comes close to the Yorubas…

@dermotwallace5533

Ай бұрын

Iro ni

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

We than Orunmila, our great divine philosopher of old. His truth still rule in some of us. But the evils that come with the norms borrowed from outside has overtaken a lot of our people.

@oneserosanigbiaye5870

Ай бұрын

​@@ifeoma_amaechi a typical igbo mindset....very unfortunate

Reintroduction of regional government is the way forward for Nigeria. ❤

@abbamodu1694

Ай бұрын

This is a typical way to subjugate and marginalize minorities in Nigeria. Nigerian leaders should be thinking of making life livable for the common people of Nigeria instead of delving into areas the president hasn’t been mandated by electing him into office as president. What is needed in Nigeria today is to eradicate corruption and nepotism to solve Nigeria’s problems. Do away with corrupt people in the system and make life tolerable to the common man.

@kenigtv6691

Ай бұрын

​@abbamodu1694 Best comments, regional or whatever will not change anything unless we restructured our mindset and see everyone as equal and one.

@macanthony1982

21 күн бұрын

@@kenigtv6691 regional government will not change mindset overnight but it will eventually...

Welcome idea,sir.If a man works hard to earn,he spends wisely but,if it's the other way round,he spends carelessly. This idea is super carried. God bless you Sir

Regionalism is a good idea but there are some problems in his proposal. The states and local government councils can remain within the various Regions. Let the Regions control its resources and the regions build its roads, airports, seaports, schools, hospitals, tourism, economy, electricity and so on. Nigeria will be a great country in just five years.

@Samuel-lk2ty

Ай бұрын

Yes I agree but we need to empower the federal government so it can intercede in times of emergencies, building national infrastructure and defence

@israelolupelumi8208

Ай бұрын

You obviously didn't understand how regionalization works. The current system from the local government, state and all the way to the federal level are too centralized and expensive to run. Everything needs to be decentralized and frees up the resources for each region and subregion to develops itself. The new system puts the power in the people's hands not in the hands of the prodigal sons and daughters you call politicians across Nigeria syphoning our resources. The people need to be reeducated and trained in order to free their brain from the corruptions the current system has stuffed in their head. You get it now?

@macanthony1982

21 күн бұрын

@@Samuel-lk2ty Time to "restructure" Nigeria into four sections like it was in the past.. this would bring peace since Nigerians cant seem to get away from this TRIBALISM mindset.... EastRegion, WestRegion, MiddleBelt and NorthernRegion.. Abuja will still be the capital of Nigeria (similar to DC in the US). Each region will have a PM/President and each state will still have a governor, all revenue will be allocated to each region EQUALLY.. and each state within thier respective region will be responsible of investing and building/improving their own infrastructure..etc.. this is the best solution to alleviate this ongoing non-sense...

You're of serious value to Nigeria Dr.

Restructuring Nigeria back to regionalism and true federalism will be the greatest miraculous gift ever to Nigeria. If Tinubu can do that all his many political and economic sins big and black as they are will be forgiven by Nigerians.

@Chorrkky

Ай бұрын

It will never happen, the north know that they cannot survive hence will definitely frustrate it

@ibukunwilliams1

Ай бұрын

in fact, if only this is achieved. Undoubtedly, within 10yearsNigeria will move to become world leader Not only leading Africa in all front

Anyone that wants to contest for the house of rep or senate without serious commitment to regional system of government should not be voted for.

This is one of the most informative conversations I have listened to in recent times from one of the brilliant politicians . To be honest, this is the way to go if we are serious and we are ready to find solutions to our problems

This man, Dr. Akin Fapohunda is certainly an exceptionally brilliant and well informed intellectual. God bless you sir, Dr. Fapohunda.

SW Region was existing under Awolowo and everything was fine

The governors will never ever accept that. They enjoy the power of being governors, most of them doing nothing for their people

@StarryPride

18 күн бұрын

For example the governors of Delta state

A very interesting discussion, I hope it gravitate to the Presidency & the National Assembly for serious discussion. Thank you very much Dr Fapohunda.

@omerejomagnus1487

Ай бұрын

The National Assembly and the current government we have now, will never pass this bill as it will "remove food from their mouth"

No more oil money! You are absolutely right. The 36 states bureaucracy can no longer work! Sir, you desire a national award. It's time for us to go to work and stop being lazy! Nigeria has relied on oil and gas for over 60 years. We can fend for ourselves: agriculture and agro processing minerals, manufacturing, and SMEs. Kenya has no oil and gas over the years and they have more productive economy than Nigeria.

As a southeasterner, I'm beginning to like this balablu ... This is exactly what Nigeria needs.. If this is implemented there will be no more need for nnamdi kanu and so many other groups from other regions .. Nice one Mr President, you are really working

@kayoo99

Ай бұрын

Ba la blu has not said anything yet

This is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria and i just urge the 3 arm of Nigerian government to use this chance and make our Country great again. Furthermore, this will make all part of Nigeria highly productive regardless of oil. In the north, they will feed all other parts of Nigeria because the have fertile land, man power and use the technology available to farm and no part will be idle again. I thank the writer of this Bill and i hope is actualised.

You make a wonderful point and God bless you and ur family

Regional governance is what developed Europe

God bless you sir, i love the idea, you can suppress any region Nigeria will be beautiful in our diversity

Great thoughts from Dr. Akin Fapohunda

Every single state in Nigeria has a unique mineral resource that can comfortably sustain it and its people. Nigeria doesn't just have crude oil.

@Kkholiday419

Ай бұрын

Yes there are also crude oil in northern Nigeria and lithium which is the future. Nigeria is blessed all around and every region.

@iykeikenna4176

Ай бұрын

North has Gold but keeps mute to it, they are reserving it for themselves if it happened the system of government changed as it's looking like

@dermotwallace5533

Ай бұрын

@@Kkholiday419 I'll rather comment on the facts that I know and can see. There isn't crude oil in the North at all. If they have, what is stopping or deterring them from exploiting it. Abi, who no like better thing? Are they allergic to crude oil money or what?

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

Who is this white skin person? Whats your business with Nigeria? You folks can't be trusted. A fake image and fake name. Or a mischievous Nigerian hiding under a fake ID?

@Fx_Explains

Ай бұрын

​@@dermotwallace5533you must be blind, a crude oil well was dug in my state Bauchi state and we have seen it. So yes there is crude oil in the north.

Nice to hear from you sir

Brilliant Man . God bless you sir.

States like rivers, abia, delta, edo and oyo will develop very quickly. It will also reduce corruption and prompt the government to pass on laws restricting population.

This is a way forward. But plssss note that SOUTHERN KADUNA we are not Northern Nigeria, we belong to the middle belt

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

Nigeria matter gives a lot of headache. I am still wondering how the middle belt will sort out issues like this. Because I know the north will want to take huge land mass along. People need to learn to sit down and talk. Hopefully what you hope for come to fruition.

@kaxachianged5869

Ай бұрын

@@ADE-of-LAGOS Thank you ADE of Lagos

This bill will fast track rapid industrialization,growth,good governance,reduce corruption,reduce prisoners,and crimes,bring back accountability,grow agriculture,health,infact each state will be competing to ensure there digitalisation is ongoing...God bless the promoters of this wonderful information Comrade Stephen lsobomuwa obayuwana General sec Naswden...scrap and waste union in Nigeria

It is only sensible to make changes when the time is right, I mean it is late but it is late is better than never. The current system is leading us nowhere so it is only sensible as I said earlier to make changes when time is right.

It is a welcome positive development.The masses of this great country must fight for this bill to come to reality in our life time.we welcome the proposed eight states ,reduce cost of governance,make the center less attractive ,a celemonal new Nigeria presidency rotating among the eight States and contributing it's quota equally to the center based on resources it has within its domain...comrade Stephen lsobomuwa obayuwana General Secretary Naswden Administrative Head

Any tribe or section opoosing regional system of govt does not want progress and we southerners should rise up against those that opposing or rejecting regional system govt.

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

It's the British supported north that's fighting against regionalism. Though not all of them but most of them. But as Europe gradually collapse economically, the evil British clandestine plans with the north will wane and their resistance will wane. These folks are acting as if they have no brains or their elites are just greedy and lazy, not ever considering what would benefit the northern masses.

@abbamodu1694

Ай бұрын

Nigerian never stopped to amaze me. Today all most every tribe has it’s own state and yet they have not seen progress in their livelihood and you people are advocating for regional governments to bring progress? Who stopped the states from generating their revenue now that you are thinking they will do under regional governments? These nomenclature’s doesn’t matter at all as long as you have not provided a level playing field for every Nigerian to explore their potentials based on equality as citizens of Nigeria. The clogging factor fueling of all the problems in Nigeria today first is the uncontrollable corruption in all the sectors of governance in the country and unashamed nepotism cutting across all the ethnic groups. Our education has done very little if it has done anything to assist our leaders in understanding what entails leadership and patriotism without putting emphasis on tribe, religion and where someone comes from as long as he delivers a good result. Unless we learn not to be influenced by tribe, religion and region in our decision making to better this country, no amount of regions you created will solve these problems. Don’t forget with the regions you are planning to create will still have the same Nigerian problems that force you to create the regions will be staring at you again. Do you create another region from the regions you created? Let us not deceive ourselves but address the real problems facing Nigeria.

This is The truest man in Nigeria as of now🎉

GREAT THANKS VERY MUCH GOD BLESS YOU

I pray this will definitely work out in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen

@moladeogbara

Ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

Great move and idea

WE ARE IN 100% SUPPORT OOOO

Thanks you sir I think this is the best to do in Nigeria in this case we her

Kai Dr Fapohunda is my man 🎉

Quite worried about the state of the country.Good man

We should not be afraid of changing our system because the one we have been suffering, someone introduced it. So let’s move to the next level.

I'm an Igbo man, and I support this man's proposal 100%. He's exceptionally smart and on point. I've been drafting something similar since 2016, but with quite a few differences from Dr. Akin's version. This proves that if we all work together, we can rebuild this country into a great one.

@ifeoma_amaechi

Ай бұрын

When he spoke about marginalization you can see it is not good intended. This is what they fought against civil war. When they joined north and south to use the southern resources to build Abuja. He is minimizing the lack of develope of the east over these 40 years not even past 20 years. Look at all the developments in Lagos Abuja. This would not change anything. Each state is givin a budget would is the difference. This just gives less more power to a few.

We need more retired elders in Nigeria to come up with ideas like what this gentleman has done. When your children are grown and you dont have to think about losing your job because you get cancelled, you can speak more freely.

@Paul-lg4gg

Ай бұрын

Very simple explanation. I salute you Dr.

When regions are made to look inward and generate money to feed themselves, it will greatly encourage productivity, it will change the overall physch of Governance. No more free meals from Abuja. No more taking from one to feed the other. It is time we all get to work! Each region should feed and take care of their people! People will also think twice before appointing a leader for themselves.

Where's this idea coming from? The source and motive really matters.

Oh my God who.ever thought Nigeria will ever ever get development right. This is all we cried and prayed for for regionalism this is the system we need to create development I hearby declear my support for this president wow am shouting wow this is the great news for Nigeria

Good talks. Sir, God Almighty bless you.

I support you sir becos all these 36 States government embezzlement will reduce. And let us go back to previously most successful times of our fatherland, despite the coup that destroy disrupted the progress then.

Imagine i wrote neco twice and I wrote jamb three times the stress i took moving from rural area migrating to urban area to write exam also I have to wait for couples of hour for the questions papers to come out of police station.

@Fx_Explains

Ай бұрын

What are you talking about?

I’m 100% all for going back to regions. We can’t keep complaining about the state of Nigeria and not do something about it. There is too much power vested in Abuja and we need to move that power closer to the people. The power of the people needs to be restored and control of resources needs to be closer to the people.

God bless this man for saying the truth. I pray this marginalize to come to pass.

It should be a six regional government to reduce the scam that is going on in the states.

@kenigtv6691

Ай бұрын

Exactly

Your IQ is functional Dr. You are blessed.

Wonderfully positive move

I can't Wait. Greetings from a Biafran in London!

I like this man, I support regional government, we want it, we will embrace it, sir fapounda thank you, May God bless you.

Great idea in my opinion

The truth of the matter is that, if this change is not done as soon as possible, the country will end up in such chaos that will never have solutions. Those rogues in Abuja and state and local government offices have seen this coming long time ago, that's why they have been borrowing and looting. They also knew quite well that they will never be able to manage the growing number of the unemployed youth that are getting restless by the day. Their only hope to remain one country is do what the people want, or the country will break and everyone will go their separate ways and we may never remain friends afterwards. The recent Lekki Toll Gate incident, Yoruba Nation, and Biafra movements shook them to the core so they know the people are fed up with them. They should be grateful to Dr Fapounda and like minded people tendering the template for the solution they need to save them of what the youth will to them soomer or later. Thank you Dr Fapounda,

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

I still think Nigerian political class see Nigerian youths as toothless. Which I think they are. What's going on is beyond what anyone can push especially the modern day spineless Nigerian youths that can be bought. If not for what has been written, these modern day evil minded Nigerians got no chance. Let us thank the Grace of the Almighty. Daniel 7:27 “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.”

Sir may Allah almighty guard yu & yur family.

Regional government please this will boost competition productivity and curb curroption

Let Everyone build on what they have

This idea would really help to solve the problem of Biafra cus if the Igbos are given their own regions to take care of there wouldn't be the call for Biafra to be created and it will also help other states but the Northern states will not agree to this cus that would mean the end of oil money for them

@eluaguwilliam

Ай бұрын

This was what Ojukwu and Gowon agreed on in Aburi, Ghana, then Gowon turned around and failed to honour it.. Also Nnamdi Kanu proposed this as the only reason he can stop Biafra agitation!

@kago500

Ай бұрын

Only foolish Northerners will object. Most will definitely agree to it. Most of the oil money goes to Southern States at moment anyway. A regional system will allow the North to exploit its own natural resources. The idea that Northerners will reject this is Biafra propaganda.

@okuomose1

Ай бұрын

Not so. Oil has been discovered in Kaduna

@somtochukwuuchendu7721

Ай бұрын

When it comes to mineral resources, the North is wealthier than the South. Just that the British didn't explore these resources before independence like they discovered oil in 1958. The North will start mining whenever they're ready

@arohaodufu7998

Ай бұрын

Golds ,oil,agriculture lithium are all in the north now

Beautiful idea.

Up, Up, Up Regional Government

Good and excellent.

Nigeria is currently in economic difficulty. The oil money is no longer enough to share.

If the idea is to be pushed ahead and become successful as well, it is going to make different states compete and therefore bring out the best qualities that makes us unique. I mean except this will go to show which states are actually lazy and fully dependent on the Oil money leaving themselves underdeveloped

This idea is dreaded by the present politicians who are profiting from the present system. But we need to put our intelligence into action to iron out all the grey areas. All necessary questions most be asked and solution proffered to it. We must put brilliant mind together who will think through every necessary negative scenario or development that can come up then put constitution (law) in place that will mitigate against such act.

Great move

We love this

Great

I literally was just having a discussion about regional government or state autonomy. On the surface, it sounds like marginalization, however, the advantages of regionalization or state autonomy will lead to a massive growth. Think about the drop in the cost of governance if politicians are compensated based on the IGR of thier Sate. The states that will not want this are the one that benefits from the current system the most. Product nothing, contribute nothing to GDP, but still gets same allocation and scompesations as the governors that do the most.

Nobody is afraid of regional Government or disintegration, the problem is our leaders.

It'll be easier for conflicts to expand with this system It's good but could be dangerous

@iykeikenna4176

Ай бұрын

What makes it dangerous?, the federal government still have power with it's control of the military

@josephcletus6578

Ай бұрын

@@iykeikenna4176 imagine one man with influence over 8 to 12 states It's deadly This country is like a volcano waiting to erupt We might be masking it with skits and jokes but it's a gamble that might come with too much a price than Tinubu can pay for just an extra tenure

Way to go

Bravo

You don't have to scrap states. You can even create more states and then create the regions based on states

@BestPropertyDealz

Ай бұрын

You can't create States under regions. That's gonna create more problems than we're trying to solve. Plus, it will only increase the cost of governance.

@ADE-of-LAGOS

Ай бұрын

No! More states. More ways to steal. Are you a politician? 😂😂

God bless you sir all dis Nathaniel ar too lesy ❤❤❤that is solution

This is wise man

There were 4 regions in Nigeria. Midwestern region was the 4th region. Please take note.

@sendam8485

Ай бұрын

Help us tell. It was the only region created by the people, the other regions were gifts from the colonialist

Thanks sir. We the ogoni as well as Rivers state at large, have nothing to show up for being oil producing states including bayelsa

This lawmakers should be very careful before the country gets into flame for not wanting nigeria to move from where it is now, to a better level.

This man is wise enough to be my president

On the alternative, I think 36states are closer to the people than regional system, we will now have to wait for Anambra before things are done Asaba or waiting for Kaduna for actions to be taking in Sokoto or Katsina, or waiting for Ibadan before Ondo can do anything. What we need in my humble opinion is more power to the people to hold their Governor responsible.

Good move this willl help this nation

🇳🇬 FGN do referendum vote for Nigerians to decide on 6 region system. Lets recall any NASS lawmaker who refuses it 🆖 Stop robbing Peter to pay Paul

I like this man

I agree with his proposal. But the northern region won’t agree until Nigeria is …….

@weirdo9226

Ай бұрын

They better depend on there farming

An adage says we take out certain part of a meat to eat it. If the sacrifice we make to get REGIONAL GOVERNMENT is to give Ashiwaju 3 tenures, so be it Giving 3 tenures for the Prime minister of Nigeria (under Regional System of Government) is a WELCOMED IDEA so long as all regions regains it's independence and exclusive ownership and control of their resources. So, I support the bill

This man is making so mush sense

Good development

We need a new system of government

Guys this will make our Country great. I urge everyone to please Google the land mass and population of each european country. You will see that if LAGOS STATE were to be in europe it will be two or three countries sharing border and employing their citizens while developing at its pace. Why wont Nigeria do same ? Its time to go to the streets and force the senators to do what the people want.

Why was this not carried out for the longest time, the country was amalgamated and even before that every region was surviving effectively and efficiently as well. It is due to ignorance and low level of educational system that has made a lot of states not see what blessings are underneath them and it’s a problem. A serious one for that matter

Define Rigion or Regional Government any way you like, we Nigerians fully welcome it.

We do not need a reversal to regionalism but for states within regions to work together better

We are waiting, not by talking as usual. You all are enjoying leadership and put all Nigerians into poverty.

The United State has 50 states that are working independently fine. What Nigeria needs is to amend the constitution to allows each state to be autonomous. If the region was so good and working as expected why was the coup that changed the situation to where the country is today. If there country decides to regionalism how do you determine which state belong to which region? Will this be based on ethnicity which will bring more problem to the country than it is now and how do you decide which city should be the seat of the government? Already individuals in Lagos state are already saying they can never be part of the Western region. There are many states across the country that would take similar position. All the states have been striving to compete with each other in terms of development and some states have done much better than the others and will resist giving up what they have acquired. Giving the states autonomy through constitutional amendment is the best approach to avoid chaos.