Professor Usman Yusuf, former CEO of the National Health Insurance Scheme, has raised concerns about speculations in the North regarding a potential move of the Federal capital to Lagos. During an interview with Arise TV, Yusuf alleged that there are widespread speculations about refurbishing Dodan Barracks for this purpose....CONTINUE READING
He urged the President to pay attention to public sentiments and not disregard the concerns of the people. Criticizing the given reasons for relocating critical Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) departments and moving the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos, Yusuf deemed these justifications unacceptable.
He emphasized the legal basis for the initial relocation of the capital from Lagos to Abuja and cautioned against arbitrary reversals of such decisions.
While expressing his dismay at the lack of communication from the government to the Nigerian people, Professor Usman Yusuf pointed out that the prevailing mistrust is a result of the challenges and difficulties experienced by the populace. He emphasized the importance of the President listening to the concerns of the people and not dismissing the speculations that have arisen.
According to Yusuf, there is speculation in the North that the President intends to move the Federal capital to Lagos, accompanied by refurbishing Dodan Barracks for this purpose. He stressed the need for the President to consider these speculations seriously and engage in open dialogue to address the fears and doubts among the citizens.
In the interview, Yusuf highlighted the significance of the legal framework that dictated the initial relocation of the Federal capital from Lagos to Abuja.
He argued that such decisions should not be reversed arbitrarily without proper justification. Yusuf criticized the excuses provided for the recent proposed moves, describing them as unacceptable.
He said, “Do not dismiss what people are saying. The Federal capital was moved from Lagos to Abuja by the law, you cannot start moving things back to Lagos. The excuses they are giving are unacceptable…CONTINUE READING>>
