In a recent community engagement event organized by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Katsina, Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, the 5th Wazirin Katsina, called for unity among northern Nigerians in light of potential self-determination movements.
Reflecting on increasing secessionist sentiments from the South, Lugga urged the North to prepare for the possibility of separation from Nigeria.
According to Vanguard, Lugga expressed concern over the lack of cohesion among northerners in defending their interests, contrasting it with the more organized efforts of southern groups such as the Biafrans.
He highlighted the proactive measures taken by southern states to address security challenges, like the formation of regional security outfits, pointing out that the North has not adopted similar strategies despite facing significant insecurity.
Additionally, Lugga referenced historical apprehensions of early Nigerian leaders regarding the amalgamation of the North and South, suggesting that the current union remains fragile.
He warned that if the South were to succeed in breaking away, the North could face dire consequences without adequate preparation.
CNG’s National Coordinator, Jamilu Charanchi, echoed Lugga’s sentiments, emphasizing the urgency for community-led initiatives to tackle Nigeria’s socioeconomic and security issues.
He criticized the current leadership for focusing more on elections than on the nation’s future, urging communities to take control of their destinies through collective action.
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