As federal lawmakers collate the views of citizens in a bid to amend the Nigerian constitution, The Cable reports that at the hearing in Lagos, yesterday, a tax consultant identified as Adeleye Jokotoye submitted a proposal asking for a change of name for the country. In the document, the Nigerian citizen noted that the importance of change of name is especially important as it reflects a new beginning. The man also demanded that the amended Constitution should give room for continuous review.
"First and foremost, I want to recommend a name change from Nigeria to the United Africans Republic (UAR).
"The significance of name change cannot be overemphasised. Even God our father, in the Holy books, changed names of prophets e.g. Saul to Paul, Jacob to Israel, etc. The reason for name change is to physically and psychologically reflect a new beginning.
"Thus, at this crossroads in our history, it is mandatory that we change our name to reflect a new beginning which will be ushered in with a new constitution. The word ‘Africa’ is a Greek word meaning ‘Without Cold’. Africa was originally called ‘Alkebulan’, meaning ‘Mother of Mankind’ (Garden of Eden).
"Alkebulan is the oldest and the only word of indigenous origin used by Moors, Nubians and Ethiopians. So, if we like, we can go a step further and name our nation, United Alkebulan Republic (meaning ‘United Mother of Mankind Republic).
"The new constitution should also give room for continuous review as and when due, and future referendum if required also want to suggest the following.
"The constitution should provide for a council for each of these offices where six members from each geo-political zone will be represented to take collective unanimous decisions for the office, instead of one man holding all the powers of the office.
"These council members will attain the position by seniority and numbers of years in service, and they will each need a department in the service as well as being council members.
In reaction to Jokotoye's proposal, famous Nigerian Socialite cum Entrepreneur, Gospel Young Tiko better known as Gyt took to his social media handle in the morning hours of today to announce his support, adding that he is pretty sure the change of name would make his country infamous for corruption appear innocent.
Speaking further, the father of one noted that the proposed change of name from Nigeria to United Africans Republic (UAR) would likely see to the change of Western Union details as well, adding that it would build trust among clients - in a subsequent post he reveals that he loves money.
"I am from UAR - proud of my country. At least we go get new Western Union details. We go start all over again, and the clients go think say na new innocent country they are sending to. I support the change of name. The name Nigeria don too spoil.
"I choose money over "Everything" because even "Everything" needs money".
Meanwhile Pokovirtuousblog learnt that Twitter is awash with series of posts about the proposed name. While a tweep asked how citizens of UAR would be called; anxious to know about the name that would be given to BBNaija, others seem to have something different to tell.
@Kimo, 'Visa Consular: Where are you from?
Nigeria
So, why did you write United Africans Republic?
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@NoSleepForthewicked, 'If Buhari don sell Nigeria make we know, which one be United Africans Republic'.
@Hxmaeel, 'Americans: You are from which country?
Me: I'm from United Alkebulan Republic (UAR). Am an UARian.
Americans: A urine?'.
@AlarapeHabeebo1, '#UAR so when I born I go dey tell my pikin say this country was once called Nigeria' among others.
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