Nigerians For Good Government Policies Nigeria Policy Institute, USA
Nigerians For Good Government Policies Nigeria Policy Institute, USA
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On June 15, 2011, Nigeria Policy Institute, USA was contacted by the study Group 4 of members of Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies based in Kuru, Plateau State and Nigeria Embassy in Washington, DC to organize a Seminar/ Workshop for them with the Theme: Managing Nigeria's Pluralism for Peace and National Development. This Theme had sub-themes: (1) United States of America in Perspective (2) Dimensions of Pluralism (3) Ethno-Religious Diversity and Challenges of Nation Building (4) Federalism and Result Management For Development (5) Constitutionalism, Citizenship and National Identity Question (6) Institutional Framework for Sustainable Peace, Security and National Integration (7) Pluralism, Power and Party Politics Consequent to this request, members of Nigeria Policy Institute, USA (NPI_USA) led by it's Founder and Executive Director, Chief Jimmy Emmanuel Asiegbu, George Best Nze, Barrister Bob Ezeh, and Chief George Ezeh organized a Seminar / Workshop on June 17, 2011 at Sheraton Hotel, Los Angeles International Airport, 9750 Airport Road, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The NIPSS group was led by its Director General, Prof Tijjani Muhammed Bande, OFR, Prof. T.A. Imobighe: Director of Studies, Mrs. B.A. Oloketuyi, JP., Director of Staff, Major General CE Airhiavbere, Directing Staff mni. Other members of this group included Col. YM Bukar, Chairman, Compt T.O. Aremu, Vice Chairman, A.U. Idris, Repporteur, F.E. Idoko, Asst. Repporteur, Ali S. Madugu, Welfare Officer / Treasurer, Brigadier General PA Noah, Group Captain B. Chiobi, Dr. (Mrs) R.A. Gurin, Group Captain K.J. Theophilus, Terna Ahua, Group Captain M.G. Gumi and two Ministers from Nigeria Embassy, Mr. Asuquo and Mr. Stephen Akin Akingbolasan. At the seminar, NPI-USA prepared and distributed a 67 page packaged report to each member of the NIPSS and other observers at the Seminar.Chief Jimmy Asiegbu and Barrister Bob Ezeh were the key presenters while George Best Nze and Chief George Ezeh participated in the Q & A session. The entire seminar lasted for about 7 hours. At the end of the Seminar, the members of NIPSS took turn in expressing their gratitude and satisfaction at the members of NPI-USA and commended them for a job well done within a short notice. Following the end of the session, the leadership of NIPSS, presented NPI-USA with two plaques, one from the Director General, Prof. Tijjani Muhammed Bande, OFR and the other from the entire Group for excellent and professional performance. For the period of their stay in Los Angeles, Members of NPI-USA : Chief Jimmy Asiegbu, George Best Nze and Chief George Ezeh took the group to different locations and offices such as Los Angeles Sherriff Department, Los Angeles County Jail facility, Mayor's Office, City Hall, UCLA campus, and other government establishments to help them gather more information from different sources on the Theme of their visit. The group also met with other community groups in Los Angeles in a town Hall setting. At Los Angeles County Sherriff's depart, a 2 hour lecture was rendered and Q and A. session conducted. The sole purpose of this visit was to learn ways that, the USA, being the most diverse nation in the world with the largest ethnic, religious and cultural diversities, is able to manage conflicts between and among these diversities, and how they have contributed to Nation building. The information will enable them to come up with permanent solutions to Nigeria's incessant ethno-religious conflicts that keep claiming innocent lives. The visit ended with a big send off reception organized by Nigerian Embassy on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Nigeria Policy Institute, USA plans to maintain a cordial relationship with NIPSS, Kuru, Nigeria. Please click here to see some pictures PHOTOS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In a message dated 5/25/2008 1:48:00 P.M.:
COMMUNIQUE
OF THE 2ND NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE ON PROACTIVE LAWS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
ORGANIZED BY THE INITIATIVES (A LEAGUE OF CEREBRAL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES) The second National Roundtable organized
by The Initiatives held on 1.
The
participants commended the Initiatives for the laudable idea of organizing the
roundtables and expressed optimism that the quality of information and knowledge
placed at the disposal of legislators, who participated in the roundtable will
manifest in qualitative debates and bills passed by the National Assembly. 2.
Participants
observed that the concept of good governance is primarily rooted in social
justice and the rule of law, which are central to the present government’s
Vision 2020. 3.
The
Roundtable noted the need for a synergy between the tripod of governance
(executive, legislature and judiciary) 4.
The
idea of the Initiatives is consistent with the ‘Seven Point Agenda’ aimed at
making 5.
Participants
observed the need for private sector participation towards the realization of
the Vision 2020. 6.
The
participants observed that Nigerians are generally skeptical and cynical about
government plans as a result of persistent failures of previous plans and
visions. 7.
Participants
observed that there is a disconnect between the developmental plans of the
federal government and other levels of government. 8.
Participants
observed that the country’s educational system is weak and produces graduates,
who are unemployable and who lack the requisite skill towards attaining the
“Vision 2020’. 9.
Participants
noted that power is critical in the attainment of the MDGs and the realization
of ‘Vision 2020”. 10.
Participants
observed that corruption is the bane of the nation’s development. 11.
Participants
observed the need for the National Assembly to develop effective legal framework
towards the realization of the ‘Seven Point Agenda’, the MDGs and
ultimately, the Vision 2020. RECOMMENDATIONS 1.
Participants
recommended the regular hosting of roundtables by the Initiatives on other
topical National issues, and urged the Executive, the leadership of the National
Assembly and well meaning organizations to support them in that regard. 2.
The
Roundtable recommended the enactment of proactive laws that would reflect the
fundamental objectives and directive principles of State policy enshrined in the
1999 constitution. 3.
The
Roundtable recommended regular consultation and collaboration among the three
arms of government in pursuit of the ‘Seven Point Agenda and Vision 2020. 4.
The
Roundtable employs Nigerians to develop a strong faith in the country’s
ability to achieve and sustain vision 2020. 5.
The
participants recommended the need for concrete actions at the federal level to
be replicated at the State and local government levels, for the achievement of
the MDGs. 6.
The
Roundtable recommended the revamping of the education system to have the
capacity to take advantage of opportunities created by the developments at the
National and International level 7.
The
Roundtable recommended the use of alternative energy sources to boost the power
supply in 8.
The
Roundtable recommended the creation of a social security system to provide
welfare for the increasing number of the poor and vulnerable in the country. 9.
The
participants recommended the promulgation of enabling laws for the ‘Seven
Point Agenda’ of the present administration. 10.
The
participants recommended the promulgation of proactive laws to curb corruption
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