The problem showing up in the Niger Delta is not only due to neglect of the Niger Delta but a more enconmpassing problem of TERIBALISM that has been used to control the polity since independence. We are witnesses to the result that shows Nigeria demonstrates one of the worst progress in the world given the resources available. With the TRIBALISM in the polity, areas that have the tendency to progress are being indirectly pulled back by the policy of the government and so overall, the country is progressively moving backwards relatively to other countries in the world. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS A CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM THAT CAN REDUCE THE COUNTRY INTO ONLY SIX STATES CORRESPONDING TO THE GEO-POLITICAL DIVISION OF THE COUNTRY AND ALLOW EACH OF THESE STATE FREE HAND TO FEND FOR ITSELF. This is one and the only solution.

If Yar's adminstration is sincere about resolving the Niger Delta crises peaceably, I can't think of a better candidate to chair the effort than Chief Anyaoku, as a well regarded sons of the soil. Not only did he serve his country creditably as the Commonwealth SG, his sense of diplomacy is renowned worldwide, unlike Gambari's failed diplomacy in Burma as reported in yesterday's Washington Post editorial. but then, do yar ever had a vision talk less of attaining the 20/20 vision of OBJ. What a waste.