In a significant call to action, Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, the 5th Wazirin Katsina, has urged the northern region of Nigeria to unite and prepare for self-determination amidst growing calls for secession from the South.
Speaking at a community engagement event organized by the Coalition of Northern Group (CNG) in Katsina, Lugga emphasized the need for northerners to be prepared for the possibility of separation from Nigeria. He cited the historical concerns surrounding the amalgamation of the North and South, which he believes remains fragile.
“The North and South were amalgamated in 1914 for administrative convenience, but the union has been problematic from the start,” Lugga said. “It’s time for the North to take its destiny into its own hands.”
Lugga also noted the South’s proactive measures in addressing security challenges, such as forming regional security forces like Amotekun, while the North remains passive. “The South has taken bold steps to protect its people and interests. The North must do the same,” he stressed.
Jamilu Charanchi, National Coordinator of CNG, echoed Lugga’s sentiments, emphasizing the urgency of community-led actions to address Nigeria’s socioeconomic and security challenges. “The North cannot continue to rely on the federal government to solve its problems,” Charanchi said. “We must take charge of our own destiny.”
The call to action comes as Nigeria grapples with ongoing security and economic challenges, sparking concerns about the country’s unity and stability. The Biafran separatist movement in the South-East and other regional agitations have raised tensions, prompting debates about Nigeria’s future.
Lugga’s statement has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the call to action and others expressing concerns about the potential consequences of separation.
The Nigerian government has yet to respond to Lugga’s statement. However, experts warn that ignoring the growing tensions and regional agitations could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s stability.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the future of Nigeria hangs in the balance, and the North’s preparation for self-determination could shape the country’s trajectory.
