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Dear @ProfOsinbajo, this is a lecture about #TrueFederalism. You should find it useful in understanding the issues about restructuring. I encourage us to ask questions rather than criticize what we not fully understand. What is RESTRUCTURING & TRUE FEDERALISM?
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‘Restructuring’ is simply whatever process we adopt towards achieving ‘true’ federalism. RESTRUCTURING is the mission. FEDERALISM is the vision. Legally, we can only restructure through constitutional amendments and we need the support of the Parliament and Mr. President.
A large heterogeneous country like Nigeria cannot and should not be administered in a highly centralized manner. The rights of small communities, towns, cities, states and even tribes to administer themselves LOCALLY must be guaranteed by the federal constitution. Local Control
