Remove Indigene Dichotomy From Constitution —Aliyu

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Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State on Thursday called for the removal of indigene and non-indigene dichotomy from the constitution as a way to achieve national unity, cohesion and peaceful co-existence.

Aliyu made the call when he received members of the Northern Yoruba Community, led by its President General, Alhaji Jamiu Oguntoyinbo, at the Government House, Minna.

“The indigene and non-indigene pattern has caused the country more problem than what it was initially planned to achieve.

“Everybody should be free to live and work in any part of the country notwithstanding what part of the country that person comes from.

“It is only those that have criminal tendencies or work against the peace and progress of the communities they live that should be discriminated against.

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“Nigeria is meant for Nigerians; it is unfortunate that some foreigners are recognised more than the original Nigerians just because of the language they speak and their religion. We must forget the settler syndrome if Nigeria is to move forward,” the governor said.

Aliyu noted that selfish individuals used the non-indigene policy to exploit the poor, adding that he had directed council chairmen in the state to accord indigene status to anyone who lived for six years in any local government area.

Commenting on the recent petition to the state assembly by some “Concerned Citizen of Niger State”, Aliyu said the petitioners were sponsored by those who believed that it should be business as usual and government should do their bidding.

He stressed that his administration would continue to do things positively, adding that equity, justice and fair play would continue to be the guiding principles of his administration.

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