by ‘Jola Sotubo

A delegate at the ongoing National Conference yesterday suggested that the country name “Nigeria” had outlived its usefulness.

Professor Akin Oyebode from Ekiti further suggested that the nation’s name be changed to “United States of Songhai”.

The statement has caused many reactions and these are the top ten from Twitter. Tweets below:

You see why this is a JOKE? “@NigeriaNewsdesk: National Conference: Nigeria should change name to United States of Songhai – Prof. Oyebode

— Omo Jesu (@tosinadeda) April 10, 2014

I, formerly known as Nigeria, now wishes to be addressed as the United States of Songhai (USS), all former documents remain valid. — 0kumagba 0nakome (@komestical) April 10, 2014

 

“Nigeria should change name to United states of Songhai” – Prof Oyebode representing Ekiti @ National conference. Me: change ur dealer sir! — Ter Shija (@Baby_Ter) April 10, 2014

 

United States of Songhai? As per the old Islamic Songhai empire? Is something wrong with Professor Akin Oyebode?

— Glow (@Flamelle) April 10, 2014

 

United states of songhai?seriously what is wrong with these confab members >:O

— aisha (@UmmSabira) April 10, 2014

United States of Songhai is what he wants Nigeria’s name to be changed to. My heart is weak. — Mark Amaza (@amasonic) April 10, 2014

@annkite0 The thing tire me o! United States of Songhai! Imagine wot they r collecting millions for! The other day,one was playing scrabble. — uche ubabukoh (@utchayuba) April 10, 2014

 

This is why I don’t follow this confab. “@TouchPH: National confab: Nigeria should change name to united states of Songhai – Prof Oyebode”

— Adejoh. (@abahkingsley) April 10, 2014

 

‘United States of Songhai’. How will this make us great?

— Adejoh. (@abahkingsley) April 10, 2014

 

U no like Shangisha. Lmao @NigeriaNewsdesk: National Conference: Nigeria should change name to United States of Songhai –Prof. Oyebode

— Wale Oh Joe™ (@WaleOhJoe) April 10, 2014