{"id":58104,"date":"2017-06-15T14:50:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=58104"},"modified":"2017-06-15T14:50:29","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:50:29","slug":"quit-notice-igbos-group-commends-osinbajos-peace-efforts-insist-restructuring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/quit-notice-igbos-group-commends-osinbajos-peace-efforts-insist-restructuring\/","title":{"rendered":"Quit Notice on Igbos: Group Commends Osinbajo&#8217;s Peace Efforts, Insist on Restructuring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A pan-Nigeria youth group, I belong to One Nigeria Initiative has<br \/>\ncommended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for opening set of meetings with<br \/>\nnorthern and south eastern leaders, aimed at calming the tension being<br \/>\ngenerated by the <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1367887624\"><span class=\"aQJ\">October 1<\/span><\/span> forceful eviction order handed to the Igbo<br \/>\nspeaking people of Nigeria by some northern youth groups and find ways of<br \/>\nputting an end to the continued agitations in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The group insisted that Nigeria at this time has no option to<br \/>\nrestructuring, arguing that the only solution to perceived injustices in<br \/>\nthe country, which is fuelling several agitations in the country is true<br \/>\nfiscal federalism in line with the recommendation of the 2014 National<br \/>\nConference.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Convener and Executive Coordinator of the group, Comrade<br \/>\nJames Ezema while reacting to the aftermath of the quit order, \u201cunless the<br \/>\ncurrent self-determination agitations, and the eviction order dimension to<br \/>\nthe already complicated threat to Nigeria\u2019s unity, are not handled with<br \/>\nuttermost patriotism, the tale will be bitter for the country\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He maintained that \u201cthe opening set of meetings with northern and south<br \/>\neastern leaders by\u00a0Acting President Yemi Osinbjo is a step in the right<br \/>\ndirection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, in the I Belong to One Nigeria Initiative, have been working with<br \/>\nselected civil society groups and individuals that have interest in the<br \/>\npreservation of our unity in an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence by all<br \/>\ntribes and tongues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the deafening threat to Nigeria\u2019s oneness requires higher level<br \/>\nof patriotic ventures to avoid impending disintegration of the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen Nigeria\u2019s dismemberment in 2015 was predicted, we took it seriously<br \/>\nand today strong forces across the country are working to cause<br \/>\ndisaffection among the people of Nigeria. These forces demand unselfish<br \/>\nefforts and sincere approach by all Nigerians to neutralise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, the parley with leaders across the country as part of efforts<br \/>\nto sustain the peace in Nigeria is a welcome development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the government must move a step further by fully implementing<br \/>\nthe recommendations of 2014 National Conference, which has the master key<br \/>\nto Nigeria\u2019s unity question, and ensure the country is restructured as<br \/>\nrecommended by the Confab for continued oneness of the country\u201d, he<br \/>\nobserved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, the country is more divided than ever, and we must not at this<br \/>\ntime jettison the increasing call for restructuring of the country. 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