Vice-president Osinbajo Proposes Replacing Certificate of Origin With Certificate of Residence.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has proposed the replacement of the “state of origin” criterion with a “certificate of residence” in the country’s administrative system. The criterion, which is currently used to determine a person’s state of origin, has been criticized for perpetuating tribalism and discrimination in the country.
The Vice President made the proposal at a recent event, saying that the “certificate of residence” would provide a more accurate and objective way of identifying a person’s place of residence. According to Osinbajo, the certificate would be issued by local government authorities and would be used for administrative purposes such as voter registration and job applications.
Vice-president Osinbajo Proposes Replacing Certificate of Origin With Certificate of Residence.
The proposal has been welcomed by many Nigerians who believe that the state of origin criterion has been used to discriminate against people from certain parts of the country. It is also seen as a way to promote national unity and reduce tribalism in the country.
However, some have criticized the proposal, arguing that it does not go far enough to address the issue of discrimination in the country. They argue that the certificate of residence criterion could also be used to discriminate against people who have moved from one part of the country to another.
Despite the criticisms, the proposal is seen as a step in the right direction towards promoting national unity and reducing tribalism in the country. It is also seen as a way to ensure that people are not unfairly denied opportunities on the basis of their place of origin.
Vice-president Osinbajo Proposes Replacing Certificate of Origin With Certificate of Residence.
The proposal is part of a wider effort by the Nigerian government to promote national unity and reduce tribalism in the country. The government has also taken steps to address issues such as ethnic violence and discrimination in the country.
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The proposal by Vice President Osinbajo to replace the state of origin criterion with a certificate of residence is a welcome development in Nigeria’s quest for national unity and reduction of tribalism. While there are concerns about the effectiveness of the new criterion, it is a step in the right direction and demonstrates the government’s commitment to promoting a more inclusive and united Nigeria.
