Kaduna State: Kaduna Governor Blames Northern Leaders for Region’s Backwardness

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani warned that political leaders in Northern Nigeria have shared responsibility for the area’s developmental lag, citing an estimated 18 million out‑of‑school children, most of them in the north. He urged northern office‑holders to acknowledge their role while defending President Tinubu’s policies. The comments were covered by Vanguard and The Whistler.

What we know

• Governor Uba Sani highlighted 18 million out‑of‑school children nationwide
• About 70% of those children are in Northern Nigeria
• He said leaders since 1999 must share blame for the region’s backwardness
• The remarks were reported by Vanguard and The Whistler

Why it matters: Education deficits in the north have national security and economic implications, making the governor’s call for accountability relevant to all Nigerians.

Sources

1. Northern leaders must share blame for region’s backwardness – Gov Uba Sani – Vanguard, 1 h ago
2. Northern Leaders Cannot Escape Blame For Region’s Backwardness — Uba Sani – The Whistler, 9 min ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 15:56 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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