B00M: Change Nigeria To "United Africans RepublicÔÇØ- Reps Receives Proposal
Faith Ukanwa
Jun 03, 2021
A tax consultant, has sent a proposal to the House of Representatives Committee, to change Nigeria to "United Africans Republic (UAR).
The proposer, Adeleye Jokotoye sent the proposal to the committee on the review of constitution on Wednesday, June 2 in Lagos state.
In his proposal to the House, Jokotoye argued that 'Nigeria' was not coined by a citizen but given to the country by Flora Shaw, wife of Lord Lugard, a colonialist.
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He noted that there was need to change the name to reflect a new beginning.
His proposal read;
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"First and foremost, I want to recommend a name change from Nigeria to the United Africans Republic (UAR).
"The significance of name change cannot be overemphasized. Even God our father, in the Holy books, changed names of prophets e.g. Saul to Paul, Jacob to Israel, etc. The reason for name change is to physically and psychologically reflect a new beginning.
"Thus, at this crossroads in our history, it is mandatory that we change our name to reflect a new beginning which will be ushered in with a new constitution. The word 'Africa' is a Greek word meaning 'Without Cold'. Africa was originally called 'Alkebulan', meaning 'Mother of Mankind' (Garden of Eden).
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"Alkebulan is the oldest and the only word of indigenous origin used by Moors, Nubians and Ethiopians. So, if we like, we can go a step further and name our nation, United Alkebulan Republic (meaning 'United Mother of Mankind Republic).
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"The new constitution should also give room for continuous review as and when due, and future referendum if required also want to suggest the following.
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"The offices of the chief justice, police, service chiefs and INEC should never be appointed by the executive.
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"The constitution should provide for a council for each of these offices where six members from each geo-political zone will be represented to take collective unanimous decisions for the office, instead of one man holding all the powers of the office.
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"These council members will attain the position by seniority and numbers of years in service, and they will each need a department in the service as well as being council members.ÔÇØ
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— Faith Ukanwa