Yoruba leaders insist on restructuring, devolution of powers

The leaders of Yoruba nation yesterday insisted that the federal Government must consider restructuring as option for effective governance in Nigeria.

They also called for massive devolution of powers and resources from the center to the federating units.

Speaking at the meeting of the Conscience of  Yoruba Race which discussed the theme, ‘Restructuring Nigeria: Options and Strategies’ the chairman of the occasion and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, said devolution of power also involved decentralising responsibilities.

“What we have come to discuss is a big subject in Nigeria. Not long ago the new president my friend said it was a none issue and that the report of the national CONFAB had not been read. But that subject has become topical and like I said in my recent interview, the restructuring of Nigeria via the report of the national conference is the future of Nigeria if Nigeria has a future.”

 In his welcome address, the administrator of the Conscience of the Yoruba Race Akogun Omololu stated that the goingson in the country called for the need for the Yoruba race to mobilise intelligence and ensure social justice for her members.

The meeting had in attendance former governor of  Ogun State, Gbenga  Daniel, Professor Amos Akingba, Mrs Mojoyinola Dupe Ajao, Dr. Gbola Adetunji, Professor Wale Olaitan among others.