The House of Representatives’ has reportedly received a proposal to change Nigeria’s name to the United African Republic (UAR).
According to reports, this was proposed by a tax consultant identified to be Adeleye Jokotoye. He was said to have submitted his proposal to the House committee on constitution review.
Recall that the National Assembly has been organising a public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution.
Jokotoye made his submission at the South West Zonal Public Hearing in Lagos on Wednesday.
The proposal suggested that Nigeria’s name should be changed to United African Republic (UAR) or United Alkebulan Republic.
Presenting his proposal, Jokotoye stated that the current name of the country was imposed by Britain who colonised the Country.
He explained that a change of name is necessary as it will kick-start a new beginning.
“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,” he said.
Explaining why he chose United African Republic, Jokotoye said Nigeria is made up of hundreds of ethnic groups that need to be united.
The proposal has been generating barrage of hilarious reactions from Nigerians, as many have questioned whether a change of name would solve the problems of the country.
Here are some of the reactions harvested from Twitter;
“United African Republic?
Nigeria is a problem already and you people want to length the name?”(@Obong_Hanson)
“If you na don sell Nigeria, make we know, no dey stress us.
Which one be United African Republic again.”(@Xtopherc1)
“So our problem as a country is how to change name from Nigeria to United African Republic. This is the height of madness” (@Unclepamilerin)
“Renaming the country United African Republic will not change anything. People just want security, light, good roads and a working economy. Is that too much to ask for?”(@iSlimfit)
“So when Nigeria is finally changed to “United African Republic”, The citizen will now be called Uranium 😂😂 sense will not kill me”(@officialarole1)
“Where are you from?
United African Republic.
Sey e sweet for Una ear so?”(@omokiikan)
“United Arab Emirates – UAE
United African Republic – UAR
Ladies and gentlemen, our country is just an “E” away from being like Dubai”(@Girl_isblessed)
“They used Nigeria name to borrow money they can’t pay back, now they are trying to fool China by changing the name to United African Republic 😂”(@Samuelmbah)
