Prof. Ben Ayade, has advised the National Assembly to live up to its responsibility of repositioning the country’s economy.
“The way Africa is driven is a function of our leadership and governmental structure which is what we are to discuss today – restructuring.”
“Therefore, you are in position in history to make or mar Africa because Africa is looked through the windows of Nigeria.”
“I want to use this opportunity to thank President Muhammadu Buhari who came to carry out the ground-breaking of the construction of the deepest sea port in Africa.”
“In all of these great expectations, none of the efforts will work if the subject matter of restructuring becomes a thing that can cause catastrophe in the country.
“Therefore, consistent with the philosophy and policies of the president, Nigeria’s oneness is non-negotiable.
“I believe that as elected officers of this country, we have a responsibility to give a direction and give a focus and an identity.
“Africans look up to Nigeria and Nigeria looks up to the leaders, the National Assembly. You have responsibility in history.
“The society had unfortunately over time taken over the responsibility and that is why I am happy that we are here today discussing restructuring,’’ he said.
“The public and general good is being compromised and the restructuring of perception has to be done.
“This forum, leading the light on the subject-matter of restructuring must articulate the issues in a way.
“The world must begin to see that we are ready to take Africa away from the perception already built in the minds of the people.
“We have a perception of greed and that has to change and it is only with restructuring concept that we will change the perception.’’
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