Economy
Uba Sani: North Has Enough Human Resources To Solve Its Problems
Uba Sani: North Has Enough Human Resources To Solve Its Problems
Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna, says the northern region has sufficient human capital to address its developmental challenges if its elites unite and provide coordinated leadership.
The governor spoke when the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), led by Bashir Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse, paid him a courtesy visit.
He noted that the ACF’s current leadership has renewed its sense of direction.
“For years, we have repeatedly spoken about our challenges — poverty, education gaps, healthcare deficits, and other development issues,” he said.
“I believe we have reached a point where we must stop complaining and start acting.” The governor stressed that the north has accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs whose expertise can be mobilised for regional development.
“We have many successful northern professionals across different fields — business, academia, entrepreneurship, medicine, and others; the missing link is bringing everyone together,” he explained.
“The ACF can help bridge that gap, by enabling us to benefit from their collective experience, achievements and resources, to benefit our people.”
Sani praised ACF’s plan to create a central endowment fund and urged that skills acquisition be a core priority to “make our people self-reliant.”
He expressed concern that a large number of northerners remain financially excluded because they lack bank accounts, limiting their access to government support programmes.
Sani recalled that one of his first actions in office was signing the first executive order on financial inclusion, which he said helped onboard more than 2.1 million vulnerable residents into the financial system within a year.
He also encouraged northern investors to channel funds into the financial sector to support small and medium-sized enterprises across the region.
He revealed that over 60 percent of local governments in the north do not have a single bank branch.
“Today, as we are speaking, there are over 4,000 branches of national banks in Nigeria,” he noted.
“But only Kaduna and Kano states have about 100 branches.
“But if you go to some states in the south that are not even up to 20% of the population of Kano state, they have more bank branches than Kano state, which has 44 local governments.”
The governor said ACF remains a credible platform for addressing the region’s challenges because it is a neutral, non-partisan organisation.
He added that the absence of collaboration between ACF, northern state governments, and political leaders had weakened the forum’s efforts in the past, but noted that the new leadership is steering a fresh approach.
He commended ACF for reaching out to groups such as Afenifere and Ohaneze Ndigbo to strengthen inter-regional understanding.
Earlier, Dalhatu, chairman of the ACF board of trustees, said the delegation visited Sir Kashim Ibrahim House to formally inform the governor about the forum’s upcoming 25th anniversary celebration scheduled to be held in Kaduna from November 20 to 22. He thanked Sani for the support he has provided to the ACF since assuming office.
“Since its establishment, the ACF operated from offices belonging to the Kaduna state government,” the chairman stated. “When you assumed office, you graciously allocated the property to us permanently.
“We sincerely appreciate this generosity; for the first time, we are operating from premises we can call our own.”
Dalhatu announced that Vice-President Kashim Shettima will be the special guest at the event and added that ministers from the northern region are expected to attend.
“As chief host, your excellency, we also seek your support in inviting your colleagues to give the celebration greater weight, productivity, and opportunities for meaningful exchange of ideas,” he told the governor.
He said the ACF had “reached out to socio-cultural groups in both the north and the south” and invited respected independent figures to foster broader dialogue and cohesion.”
Uba Sani
“We want to begin sustained dialogue with our brothers and sisters in the South, to share experiences and learn from each other, all in the spirit of promoting a strong, united Nigeria,” he said.
Dalhatu said the forum had met with Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, who pledged to mobilise traditional rulers across northern states.
“We have engaged the leadership of Jumma’at mosques, the Deputy President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and other officials,” he added.
“We have circulated notices to state chapters across the region.”
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.
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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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