Osinbajo: Clamour for restructuring will be addressed soon

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government will soon address the call for restructuring.

Osinbajo said this on Thursday at the presentation and launch of a book entitled: ‘Nigeria: The Restructuring Controversy’ authored by Mike Okiro, a former Inspector-general of police (IGP).

The acting president who was represented by Babafemi Ojudu, special adviser to the president on political matters, said equity, justice and fairness could only be achieved under a peaceful atmosphere.

He said it is in the interest of Nigerians to continue to dialogue for the unity and peace of the country.

“We are looking at all contributions made by Nigerians across the country. Very soon we will come out with policies to address the call for restructuring of the country,” he said.

“It is in our interest as a nation to continue to dialogue for the unity and peace of the country. Equity, fairness and justice can only be achieved under a peaceful atmosphere. We must not do those things that will turn us against each other.”

On his part, Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former head of state, who was chairman of the occasion, said government should move the country’s economy from oil as it was no longer lucrative.

Represented by Nnia Nwodo, president-general of Ohaneze Ndigbo, he said the culture of hard work had been eroded for selfish interest.