‘Why Nigeria Needs True Federalism’

The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria , Rev. Ola Makinde, says Nigeria needs true federalism for its democracy to thrive.

“True federalism knows no race, ethnicity or religion but brotherliness,” Mankinde argued in an interview with newsmen in Lagos

The cleric spoke against the backdrop of Nigeria’s celebration of 11 years of return to civil rule on May 29.

He said true federalism would enable each federating state to develop at its own pace.

The prelate called for restructure of the country as well as reforms in the various sectors of the nation’s economy to facilitate growth.

Makinde, however, urged Nigerians to be grateful to God for the much the nation’s democracy had faired.

 “The absence of militarisation is enough for Nigerians to celebrate,” he said.

The cleric urged change of attitude among unpatriotic Nigerians, saying all the citizens should work collectively toward national development.

He expressed satisfaction at the cordial relationship among the three arms of the government, and urged its sustenance.

Commenting, the General Overseer of the Calvary Kingdom Church, Badagry, Lagos, Pastor Joseph Ojo, urged continued peaceful coexistence of all Nigerians for a rapid democratic growth.

Ojo, Secretary, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, told newsmen in Lagos that no society would develop without a peaceful atmosphere.

He appealed to public office holders to eschew corruption and greed, and to live exemplary lives.

The Director of Social Communications of the Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Osu, called for increased efforts at job creation, poverty alleviation and disease control.

“People cannot be happy when there are unemployment, hunger and lack of electricity,” Rev. Fr. Osu said.