User:Sdonli4/Project Neo-Nigeria

To Change Nigeria, we must first change ourselves. [S. Donli]

INTRODUCTION

The state in which Nigeria is in 2010 is nothing compared to the future, the hardship, wars and corruption have nowhere else to go but up (increase). Nigeria is at a state of war with itself, rumours of military control, illegal policies and law enforcement institutions, lack of constitution respect, absentee president, deaths and bloodshed, Boko Haram, Murtallab, Jos Crisis, Sharia War, Niger-Delta, no light, no education etc, the list can go on and on. We can easily point fingers but what is the solution? The solution for these problems is exceedingly far, but a foundation can be laid, we can put a platform in which will grow and solve these issues. Due to lack of immediate solution, some Nigerians have resulted to support violence and dictatorship (military). That is no solution, it would only take us backwards, we would never be accepted as a state by the international communities and the same issues we complain about would only make metamorphosis to another form. Project Neo-Nigeria aims at changing Nigeria or rather evolving Nigeria but evolving Nigerians, in preparation for the 2011 elections.

Project Neo-Nigeria owes its existence as a group to NEAT (Nigerians Everywhere Against Terrorism) and the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), as a movement however all Nigerians hold ownership. The title “Project Neo-Nigeria” is derived from “Evolution” (New EvOlution); we don’t intend to change all facets of Nigerian life, just the bad ones and thus we hope to evolve Nigeria and Nigerians. The logo for the project neo-Nigeria is derived from the Nigerian flag, which holds a false Green-White-Green (Peace, Unity and Development). The Neo-Nigerian flag proposes that Nigeria, at present is not reflecting Green-White-Green but rather Red-Black-Red (Corruption, War and Tyranny). The logo however is optimistic on the change and thus is surrounded by the future Nigeria by Green-White-Green colours.

AGENDA AND FOCUS

We must create awareness for our cause on the internet or anywhere else we can, we must make connections, not only with key members of the society but the people. We must contact the media houses, so that they are aware of this project, for it cannot work without mass communication networks. Another factor we would have to consider is the level of literacy which is very low, for this we must setup free educational classes for those that wish to partake.

For this project to work, we must also change and implement the electoral reform, if our votes don’t count then winning by voting is impossible. Thus we must apply pressure to the national assembly, international organisations and law enforcement agencies to implement good, peaceful and fair elections. We, as the people must also play our part and vote as well as make public (if possible with media capture) illegal activities during the election.

Make no mistake, the 2011 election is our perfect chance to change this country, we must change it from the top and walk our way through the lower grades. Electing the right president should be the top priority of every Nigerian, because our future depends on it. Even though time is not on our side, we have everything else, the most important thing is any government, the people, we great numbers we can achieve anything and everything.

MOVEMENT DESCRIPTION

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Make no mistake, this is not the first time a revolution is happening in the world. The persistent evil which exist that makes a man enslave another under a so-called rule of government has made the word “revolution” a very common term occurring in different forms, for different reasons all over the world. From the industrial revolutions to independence, a revolution put simply is an aggressive strive for immediate change. The whole essence of the Nigerian revolution can be summarized with 7 basic categories (7-Point Agenda); Peace and Justice, National Development, Human Rights, Governmental Obligations, Democracy, Capitalism and Scientism.

Peace and Justice; It is a well know fact, that significant numbers of our political officials have links to the recent unrest within Nigeria, and with the way things are now they would hardly be brought to Justice. The Neo-Nigerian agenda involves a intense synergy between all Nigerians, for that to occur there must be understanding and we must close the gap caused by ethnicity and religion. We are all Nigerians and we are all one, our color is Green and White.

National Development; The only areas of Nigeria that are developed to at-least a standard is the city centers of the states. This is unacceptable, the undeveloped areas by definition have a much larger population and are the areas which contribute highly to Nigeria as a whole, they provide us with food and due to their population, human resource, not to mention oil. We must concentrate on development in an evenly scale in Nigeria.

Human Rights; it is nothing hidden that Nigerians are not and have never been free, our media is government censored and the law enforcement agencies are used to silent freedom fighters. We must change this, for true democracy to rain human rights must in its entirety be implemented, freedom of; speech, movement etc.

Governmental Obligations; the Neo-Nigerian government must take first priority to providing all citizens equally with at-least the basic amenities, access to; water, electricity, food, occupation/welfare, justice, health care, education and security regardless of ethnicity or religion.

Democracy; this is a governmental system in which the citizens control and run all aspects of the government, indirectly, by directly appointing officials either through vote or proxy appointment without bribery or enticement, but based on sheer judgment. Nigeria must not only implement this but implement the essence of the vote, which is that it should be fair and unhampered.

Capitalism; it is a system directly parallel with Democracy that proposes the empowerment of the citizens and the distribution of power. This states that power must not be centralized or monopolized, and supports privatization for the efficiency or goods and services.

Scientism; this is a perspective of running the government, whereby it provides the citizens with fully accountability at their disposal of all significant activities and encourages the citizens to all have a standard education. It also comprises of focusing the government secondary activities to that of technology, philosophy and science.

FUNDING PLAN

This project is a very, very large one, one that would encompass mobilization of a national and possibly international level. Project Neo-Nigeria would draft letters which would be submitted to high positioned government officials, requesting for financial support. Another letter would be sent to the Nigerian companies (banks, telecoms etc). This is not a NEAT or SNG event, this event would encompass NGO groups which will contribute through finance or other means. There should be an open source donation plan, where anybody can donate finance from anywhere in the world.

CONFERENCE PROMOTION

The promotion would be nationwide, which would include transportation for a certain class from all states in Nigeria. It would include; newspaper publishing, FM station announcements, news media publicity, text messages, online promotion and posters/flyers distributions.

INVITES

The invitation list would include; governmental officials, international correspondents, Islamic/Christian officials, the Senate speaker, freedom fighters all over the world and other sector officials. The event is free and entirely opened sourced, that means no information is hidden and everyone can participate.

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

It should be held in Abuja, the central area, federal capital territory, at the national conference center. As we would have a lot to accomplish it would start by 8am till 6pm on a Saturday. Due to the lack of finances food and refreshment would be optional.

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

The conference would begin with temporary officials statements and handover of their so-called positions to the attendants of the events. However there would still be professional and qualified members of the movement that would be chosen as the peoples committee that would oversee the events and agendas of the group. The public would then systematically elect leadership heads from a suggestion list, who would lead the group in reference to the peoples committee through all its external activities from then onwards.

The next step would be the vote for candidateship, where the attendants would provide suggestions of the person which they believe would lead this nation out of its present state based on a postulated criterion. The votes would be counted, the 5 candidates with the highest votes would be announced, in which the movement officials and professional political groups would analyze the best fitted candidates out of the top 5, there would come the Presidential candidate and his vice.

NOTE; These activities are just the platform, in which can be altered by the attendants based on suggestions.

Invited guest would also make presentations that would steer the attendants to the right path of thinking.

The next step is an accountability plan; the strategies that would be put in place that would allow for public awareness of our presidential candidates activities (when he wins), also an entrapment plan; which would contain co-censored ideas for development and changes that the President would implement when he is elected, or face certain consequences which he would sign and decree.

After that we would begin the campaign. We the people have access to a lot of areas and sectors that can profit the campaign. We can the decide on a systematic plan for our presidents campaign. Along with the campaign process, we must push and press the senate to implement a proper and standard electoral bill which we would deliberate on and pass. In the conference we would also discuss our stand on the present problems of Nigeria such as the absence of the President, constitutional reform etc. The final issues would be based on advice to the Judiciary, senate and law enforcement agencies concerning protest, security and elections. The conference would then conclude on a revision of the decisions of the conference, numerous speeches and a closing prayer, not said loud but a personal one, which every person would say in thought if he/she wilt.

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