Rejoinder to Dogara’s Reckless towards Northern Leadership of Nigeria
Rejoinder to Dogara’s Reckless towards Northern Leadership of Nigeria
Dear Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara,
I write with respect to your current remarks throughout the city corridor assembly for Christian leaders in Northern Nigeria, the place you claimed that the North dominated Nigeria for over 40 years “without results to show.” While your critique of management throughout the area raises necessary issues, it’s crucial to make clear sure misconceptions and supply a balanced perspective on the North’s legacy.
1. You Are a Product of Northern Leadership’s Legacy
If anybody claims that the North dominated for 40 years with out outcomes, it definitely should not be you, Rt. Hon. Dogara. Your political {and professional} journey is itself an iconic results of Northern management’s imaginative and prescient and funding in Nigeria’s improvement. From your schooling on the University of Jos—a legacy of Northern management—to your rise to the place of Speaker of the House of Representatives through the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) (conceived within the North), your success is a testomony to the alternatives created by the North’s management.
2. Northern Leaders’ Role in Nigeria’s Development
For the report, Northern leaders have been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s insurance policies, establishments, and infrastructure, which have propelled the nation to change into Africa’s largest financial system and the twentieth largest on the earth. The North performed pivotal roles in establishing:
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a logo of nationwide unity.
The National Assembly Complex, the place you as soon as exercised vital energy.
Policies that drove Nigeria’s financial progress, together with the institution of key establishments just like the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and regulatory frameworks that spurred improvement.
These achievements underscore the North’s vital contributions to Nigeria’s progress, even amid challenges.
3. Challenges within the North: A Global Perspective
While the North faces simple challenges, these should be considered inside a worldwide context. The world in the present day is marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Northern Nigeria shouldn’t be alone in grappling with these points; even Europe endured the Dark Ages for over 500 years earlier than experiencing its well-documented Renaissance. Northern Nigeria, with its wealthy historical past and resilience, will get well and shine as an enormous within the Sahel and Sub-Saharan Africa.
4. On Supporting President Tinubu
Your name for Northerners to assist President Bola Tinubu seems pointless. The North has already demonstrated overwhelming assist for him within the 2023 elections, regardless of your open opposition primarily based on the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Your speech now appears politically motivated, maybe as an try to curry favor with the President and assuage guilt in your opposition. Northerners don’t want your sermons to assist a pacesetter they’ve already embraced.
5. The Need for Constructive Criticism
Rather than dismissing the North’s legacy, you need to deal with constructive criticism that acknowledges its achievements whereas addressing areas for enchancment. The narrative of failure shouldn’t be solely inaccurate but additionally detrimental to the unity and progress we search as a nation.
Conclusion
Rt. Hon. Dogara, your remarks fail to acknowledge the North’s pivotal function in shaping Nigeria’s future. While challenges persist, the North’s contributions to nationwide improvement can’t be missed. As a product of those achievements, you need to encourage hope and unity, not propagate narratives that undermine the area’s legacy. Northern Nigeria will overcome its challenges and proceed to be a cornerstone of Nigeria’s greatness.
Sincerely,
Sanusi A.S. Maikudi
Dan Iyan Jema’a
Network for Justice
Kaduna -Nigeria.
