What FG must do to save the country – Nigerians On Kindly Share This Story: By Dayo Johnson, Akure; Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa; Festus Ahon, Asaba; Umar Yusuf, Yola; Jimitota Onoyume, Warri; Tina Akannam, Dutse; Peter Duru, Makurdi; Egufe Yafugborhi, Port Harcourt; Peter Okutu, Abakaliki; Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo; Charles Agwam, Bauchi; David Odama, Lafia; Ozioruva Aliu, Benin city; Shins Abubakar, Osogbo; James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta and Ibrahim HassanWuyo, Kaduna Agitations for self determination became pronounced in the south eastern part of the country in the eighties following perceived marginalisation by the Federal Government with a group, Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, lately championing the cause for a separate Biafra nation. In the south, calls never ceased for restructuring of the country due to alleged monopoly of power by the northern oligarchy. Only last month, Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho declared a Yoruba nation saying his ethnic group no longer wished to be part of Nigeria, arguing that the rest of the country were being treated by the north as second class citizens in their own country. Although there were oppositions, his declaration enjoyed the support of many others. President Muhammadu Buhari has however spoken against secession by any section of the country. But what should the president and his government do to keep Nigeria united amidst calls for secession by some of his compatriots. Nigerians proffer solutions.
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