Northern Elders Blasts FG For Birth Control Policy; It's Against Islam

A member of the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Babatunde Gabriel Kolawole on Tuesday, November 24, moved for the motion titled "Need for the federal government to curb population explosion in Nigeria." Kolawole in his argument urged the Federal Government to come up with a policy to check the alarming rate of population growth and to educate Nigerians on the importance of family planning through the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

The Lawmaker based his argument on a recent report by a United States Population Reference Bureau which projected that Nigeria's population will increase to 433 million in 2050. However, the motion was strongly objected by some members of the House from the north who said it was a direct attack on Islam. In particular, Sani Abdul, from Bauchi State noted that the motion was unnecessary and a waste of time.
In his argument, Abdul suggested that Nigeria's resource and landmass can cater for any population explosion. Zakare Mohammed in his contribution pointed out that though he was not against the motion, he advised that the country’s culture must be preserved. Adam Jagaba argues that the motion is within the ambit of the constitution and did not contravene any part of the House’s rule.
Speaker Yakubu Dogara intervened and advised members to be guided by national interest. "I don't think there is an attack on any religion," Dogara said. "The motion is looking at a policy on population in ensuring planning. It is calling for the development of a policy on population. So i don't see how it attacks any religion" he added.
The controversial motion was later referred to the House Committes on Justice, Population, Rules and Business for further legislative contribution.

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Posted: at 26-11-2015 02:05 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Abeg make e increase. Which kin yeye birth control Policy? Let the Government control themselves first and leave her citizens

Posted: at 26-11-2015 02:33 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

why government won do birth control, are they the one feeding those pikin ni fucCK    FG.........

Posted: at 26-11-2015 03:08 PM (8 years ago) | Grande Master

these are those we saddle with leadership mantle, thinking alike their cows. we are still combating with their pass foolishness. giving birth to children whom they can take resposibiliity on; Boko Haram is the order of the day. Islam my yarsh!!  

Posted: at 26-11-2015 03:18 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

Fcuk Islam and fcuk dem northerners...
Na dem dey born pass wit 4/5 wives,Calabar man come second...

Posted: at 26-11-2015 05:01 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

am no non support of this population control legislation. we are not even close to China population and we want to control our population

Posted: at 26-11-2015 06:09 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

am no non support of this population control legislation. we are not even close to China population and we want to control our population

Posted: at 26-11-2015 06:17 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

The biggest problem in Nigeria is its uncontrolled population....a country the size of Texas having a population of 160 million and still growing. Where are they going to put this continuous increase in population when the size of the country is not increasing..the resources  is decreasing and the population is increasing ..common sense will dictate that the population of this country of ours has to be controlled by all means necessary ...birth control and  2 child per family policy...incentive should be made available for anybody that is willing to stick to a two child per family policy voluntarily

Posted: at 26-11-2015 09:00 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

we are not one and will never be.
lets stop deceiving ourselves.

Posted: at 26-11-2015 10:23 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

forget that one jare

Posted: at 26-11-2015 10:29 PM (8 years ago) | Hero