Nigerians Want Security Vote To Be Accounted For – Survey

Nigerians have expressed support for the retention of security vote for state governors and underscored the need for the money to be accounted for.

However, some of the 2,073 respondents in a nationwide survey by the NAN said that such provision should be stopped.

In Abuja, 18 of the 20 sampled respondents unanimously called for full account of the money provided as security vote, while two persons did not return their questionnaires.

While nine persons wanted the status quo to be maintained, eight people rejected it, while one person was undecided.

Similarly, 12 people advocated that it be expunged from the constitution, while six others said that it should not.

No fewer than 11 respondents said that between 10 and 20 per cent should be devoted to security vote.

Four people voted for between 30 and 40 per cent, while two others were undecided.

In the South-West, of the 600 questionnairesadministered, 373 respondents, representing 62.2 per cent, expressed support for security vote while 210 people or 35 per cent, wanted it scrapped.

Also, 402 respondents, or 67 per cent said that governors should account for the money while 148 people or 24.6 per cent opposed it and the remaining were undecided.
Similarly, 282 people or 47 per cent in the North-East, said that governors should continue to enjoy security vote.

The survey showed that of the 600 questionnaires administered, 234 people or 39 per cent voted against it while 84 people or 14 per cent were undecided.

In the South-East, no fewer than 50 people of the sampled population agreed that the status quo should remain.

However, 43 respondents wanted it stopped and seven others who were undecided.

The survey further revealed that 42 respondents voted that security vote be expunged from the constitution, but 52 people voted for its retention with six declaring no comments.

In addition, 70 people voted that the governors should account for the security vote while 25 per cent said it should not be accounted for, with five undecided.

Another 54 respondents said between 10 per cent and 20 per cent of the budgetary allocation should be reserved for security vote.

On the other hand, 19 people recommended between 30 per cent and 40 per cent and six others suggested above 40 per cent.

In the North-West, where only 273 respondents were sampled in Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto, 121 people, representing 44.32 per cent, supported governors receiving security vote.

The survey indicated that 108 people or 39.6 per cent of those sampled, said it should not be expunged while 170 others, representing 62.3 per cent, canvassed that it should accounted for.

In the North-Central zone, 99 per cent of those sampled, supported the retention of security vote, but suggested that governors should account for the money.

Also in the South-South, a majority of the respondents also said that status quo should be maintained.

However, they called for more transparency and accountability in the management of such money.

They also rejected the view that security vote should be expunged from the constitution.

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WEEKEND EXCLUSIVE: Should Teens Be Allowed To Use Make-up? - VOX POP

Nowadays, the world is fast changing, so are our values and the youths and teenager being at the center stage of this civilization.

Today make up is one of those practices that comes with civilization.
 Should our teenagers be allowed to wear make up? This question came up for review and we decided to seek public opinion on this.

Yes KARIFEST INTERNATIONAL went into the streets to give people a chance to voice their opinions on this topic, and while many comfortably chose a specific age, others were not too sure about when is actually the right time for teenagers to begin to us make up if at all.

Here are some interesting opinions, maybe at the end you can make yours in the comments section. Enjoy!

EXCERPTS FROM COMMENTS:

"My standard for my child is 18 years, when she's 18 years old then she can decide if she wants to or not." - Mr Uchenna.

"I am a fashion person, so I don't believe make-up should have a specific age for teens, after all 'dusting powder' is make-up and they have been using it since birth." - Miss Chizor Precious.

"As you can see I don't use make-up, I'm not used to it, so I don't know. No comment for now." - Mrs Henrietta Chinedu.

"It's a woman's role to decide when our teen daughter should be allowed to use make-up, but my opinion is from age 18, because I don't even like it." - Mr Igwala Frank.

"I think it doesn't have a definite age, it solely depends on the parents. Some persons seldomly even make up for real, maybe just a normal powder applied to the face can do all the magic. That's my take." - Mr Paul Akazue.

"My own daughter should be free to make-up from 10 years old, but i will regulate what she uses." - Ujiri Vivian. 

"Age 18 and above is appropriate for me, nothing less." - Mrs Christiana.

"When a girl arrives at the age of 17 or 18, she can experiment with make-up." - Miss Rita Chuks.

"I'll allow my daughter use make-up when she's 18 years, she won't dare to try it without my approval." - Mr Ifeanyi Awaka.

"From the age of 16 at least and 18 at most." - Miss Tosin.

"I believe that young girls should not be encouraged to do something that is associated with adults, it sends the wrong message. For me I'll say age 23." - Mr Martins.

"I'm not sure I'll ever be comfortable with my teenage daughter on make-up. If at all I'll allow that, then it should be when she's in tertiary institution." - Mrs Amah Rita.

"The question sounds easy, but it is very hard. Em! If I must pick the right age, then I'll say 16 years." - Mr Barry

"At least after her secondary school or as from age of 18 or 19, that's my opinion." - Miss Doris.

"Well, I don't have a specific age, it depends on individuals and what they belief." - Mr Onyema Emmanuel.

"My opinion is age 18 years. Not one day less," - Mr Donatus

"Teenage girls should not be allowed to wear make-up. When they become adults, they can decide whether to wear make-up or not." - Mr Okhian Chris.

"Make-ups are not bad, people should not make it look like a bad thing. Age 13 years is okay, as long as it is light." - Mr Bishop.

"I don't believe it is right for teenage girls to be using make-up. The age should be from twenty years old (20yrs) upwards." - Amaka Obi.

"It's not by age but by choice. If you go to the north, even a 5 months old baby wears make up." - Obioma Sandra.

"Teenagers should not be allowed to use make-up, not until they get to age 18 years." - Mr. Sunday Tobechukwu.

"It should be after they must have finished secondary school, that's when they can now contemplate using make-up. And that's between 16 to 19 years. Just my opinion." - Mrs Roseline Odah.

"Make-up is personal, it doesn't have a specific age because powder is part of make-up kit, so make-up has no age limit." - Mrs Christy Azary.

"They should not even be allowed to use it at all. Not until they come of age. So they don't use it for the wrong reasons." - Samuel Asiodu.

HANDEDNESS: KARIFEST PEOPLE VOTE ON WHO IS MORE INTELLIGENT AND CREATIVE

One of the most quirky arguments this race cannot discard is the issue of handedness. And there has been quite a number of myths making the rounds on this subject matter.

One of the popular myth in the world right now is that Left-handers are more introverted, intelligent and creative than right-handers.