A former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has restated call for a new democratic constitution for Nigeria to address the country’s pluralism.
He noted that good governance is possible if only the constitution allows it.
Anyaoku made the call during the 14th edition of Emeka Anyaoku Distinguished Lecture Series on Good Governance with the theme: “Imperative of Good Governance In Nigeria” .
The lecture series was organised on Tuesday by the Youth Affairs International Foundation at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Enugu.
He supported the idea to restructure the country’s system of governance, and described Nigeria as a Country not a Nation as it has remained a pluralistic country.
The renowned diplomat described Enugu State Governor , Peter Mbah as a quiet and truly performing governor.
The elder statesman averred that the governor was genuinely transforming Enugu that was hitherto known as a civil service city, into a hub for Industrial, Educational and Agricultural Innovation, with little publicity.
Earlier, the keynote speaker and the immediate past Chief of Staff to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, stated that the crisis of governance and leadership playing out around the world has been a source of intense and multiple discussions from gatherings of international communities and business leaderships, meetings of Diplomats, Scholars and Civil Society in diaspora.
In his speech, the chairman of the occasion, General Ike Nwachukwu said Nigeria, with its rich tapestry of culture, abundant resources, and resilient populace, holds immense potentials, yet, the challenges it faces in leadership and governance have often impeded the journey toward sustainable development and national cohesion.
Also speaking, Governor Mbah described Anyaoku as an inspirational figure and one of Nigeria’s best gifts to the world, adding that good governance is a subject he always found quite fascinating.
