Thread by @WoleOluyemiCo

Thanks Prof @yomitheprof for this article. While your conclusions are not aligned with my views on this topic, I believe that most of the arguments are logical and fair.

I believe that some of the issues raised should drive the discussion for the first amendment to #CAMA2020 😁

https://twitter.com/yomitheprof/status/1304738924624064513

My view points are already shared in this article here - businessday.ng/opinion/articl…

Yomi’s article is actually the best non pro-CAMA article that I have seen - it came with strong logic that is devoid of unnecessary emotions and sentiments.

Let me just share my thoughts on some of the issues raised.

As the Vice President mentioned, some of the religious leaders truly want to be accountable. Yes, I agree.

Such leaders would be better suited to lead such discussions to drive the proposed amendments to further improve and strengthen CAMA.

It is not by making noise 🚶🏽

I agree with the concerns on the “absolute powers” of CAC. I agree that there should be checks and balances. But, CAC needs to be empowered to be able to bite and not just bark.

Hence it might become a toothless bulldog like that agency that we only remember whenever we remember that amazon and heroine that led the agency over a decade ago.

I disagree about having a separate agency for supervising the NGOs. One of the divisions of Canada’s IRS (equivalent of the FIRS) is assigned to supervise NGOs. Why can’t it be CAC in Nigeria? 🤷🏽‍♂️

Let’s stop encouraging the habitual creation of new agencies by the FGN. #Otoge 😁

On the absolute powers to appoint interim managers, I expect that CAC would publish a process guide as to how such powers are to be exercised. This may even include having a consultative forum of stakeholders. I am hopeful that the process would be fair and consistently applied.

The CAC (just like the UK Charities Commission) is not expected to get involved in spiritual or operational matters of the NGOs since that’s not even in the direct responsibilities of the Trustees.

Parish Councils of a church do not handle spiritual matters. That’s for Pastors.

Thanks @yomitheprof for showing another example of how to be civil when having serious national discourse.