Media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has shared a video of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, speaking on the socio-economic challenges facing Northern Nigeria, saying the region must begin to pay greater attention to such warnings.
Olayinka posted the video on his X handle, where he endorsed the Emir’s call for deeper reflection on the rising poverty rate and other developmental challenges confronting the North.
In the video, Emir Sanusi painted a bleak picture of conditions in the region, highlighting widespread poverty, the growing number of out-of-school children and the long-term implications for security and national development.
The monarch urged political and traditional leaders to take urgent steps to address the situation before it deteriorates further.
Sanusi also spoke on the implementation of Sharia law, stressing that governance and public policies should ultimately improve the welfare and well-being of citizens rather than exist only in principle.
Reacting to the monarch’s remarks, Olayinka said the conversation raised by Sanusi deserved more attention, particularly from leaders in the North.
“When we are ready for the real conversation, especially in the North, we will listen more to people like this and act on their warnings,” he wrote.
His comments have sparked fresh discussions on social media about poverty, education, governance and the need for sustainable development in Northern Nigeria.
The issues raised by the Emir, particularly the prevalence of poverty and the high number of out-of-school children in the region, have long featured in national policy debates, with stakeholders repeatedly calling for increased investment in education, job creation and social development initiatives…See More
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