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Obosi Union Leader Backs Anyaoku’s Call for Six-Region Government

Obosi Union Leader Backs Anyaoku’s Call for Six-Region Government

The President-General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, Barr. Chimezie Obi, has backed former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku’s call for Nigeria to adopt a regional system of government. Obi argued that the current 36-state structure and highly centralised federal system are costly to run and limit development. He said a six-region arrangement based on the geopolitical zones could reduce governance costs, improve accountability and encourage competition among regions. He added that greater constitutional powers for the regions could improve security, resource management and public services. Obi urged the President, National Assembly, state legislatures and civil society groups to begin an inclusive process of constitutional reform, stressing that regionalism should strengthen national unity rather than promote secession.

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J
julia

What specific powers should the six regions control if the aim is to reduce the current federal centralisation?

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G
grace

How would authority be divided between the regions and the federal government without creating fresh conflicts?

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E
emeka

The backing shows the regional government debate is still alive, especially among people dissatisfied with the 36-state arrangement.

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H
hala

Six regions may sound cleaner, but changing the structure alone will not automatically solve the problems of centralisation.

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Y
yemi

Any proposal should clearly explain how states, regions and the federal government would share responsibilities before public support can grow.

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