Buhari opens e nigeria confab
You're referring to the National Conference, also known as the "E-Nigeria Conference", which was convened by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2014.
The National Conference was a gathering of Nigerian leaders, politicians, and stakeholders from various walks of life, aimed at discussing and finding solutions to the country's numerous challenges. The conference was held from March 17 to August 21, 2014, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The conference was a response to the country's growing concerns about its unity, security, and economic development. It was also seen as a way to address the country's ethnic and religious tensions, as well as the demands for greater autonomy and self-determination by various ethnic groups.
The conference was attended by over 500 delegates, including former heads of state, governors, senators, and other prominent Nigerians. The delegates were divided into six geo-political zones, with each zone having 84 delegates.
The conference was chaired by Justice Idris Kutigi, a retired Chief Justice of Nigeria. The conference's terms of reference included:
- To identify the problems and challenges facing the country
- To discuss and find solutions to these problems
- To make recommendations for the development of the country
The conference's final report, which was submitted to President Buhari, contained over 600 recommendations on various issues, including:
- Constitution review
- Federalism and decentralization
- Resource control and revenue allocation
- Security and law enforcement
- Education and healthcare
- Economic development and infrastructure
While the conference's recommendations were not binding, they were seen as a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's challenges and promoting national unity. However, the implementation of the conference's recommendations has been slow, and some of the issues that were discussed during the conference remain unresolved to this day.