Challenges
By Usman Aliyu
Ilorin, July 3, 2018 (NAN) A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Odua Progressive Care Initiatives (OPCI), on Tuesday identified devolution of power as a holistic solution to the myriads of challenges bedevilling the country.
Mr Maruf Olarewaju, the National Coordinator of the group, made a case for devolution of power at the inauguration of the Kwara chapter of the organisation in Ilorin.
Olarewaju expressed worry that the country’s challenges were becoming more complex.
According to him, each state will develop at its own pace through devolution of power thereby creating healthy competition.
Olarewaju, who backed the calls for restructuring, argued that the political and economic structures of the country needed an overhaul.
“Nigeria’s challenges cannot be solved overnight because they are complex.
“Here I come with profound solution to the social, political, security and economic crises.
“The holistic solution is restructuring so that we can easily curb the incessant killing of innocent souls.
“States should be allowed to have their police and as well as control their resources,’’ he said.
Olarewaju, who noted that the group was formed to promote the welfare of members, also bemoaned the high rate of corruption in the country.
He blamed the menace for the slow pace of economic growth in the country.
The coordinator also said that the organisation was currently present in 17 states of the federation.
In his lecture, a don, Prof. Salaudeen Akande, urged the organisation to prioritise human capital development.
He said the only way an organisation could empower its members was to raise the standard of living in the society. (NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)