The recent protest in northern Nigeria, which took a violent turn, should ultimately serve as a stark wake-up call not only for the government but also for the northern elites. The escalating crisis highlights the perilous task ahead, as a significant portion of the population has become directionless due to the collapse of our traditional value system.
The erosion of trust in leadership is alarming, as people no longer regard traditional and religious leaders as credible sources of guidance. Instead, the rampaging population has become self-proclaimed leaders, providing dangerous and misguided directions.
I fear that if this trend continues, even the elites may find themselves confined to Abuja, unable to safely visit their homes. The neglect of human resource development has severe consequences, and any society that fails to invest in its people will ultimately reap the whirlwind of their inaction.
It’s time for the government and northern elites to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and take collective responsibility for addressing the root causes of this crisis. The future of northern Nigeria depends on it.
The people I saw on the streets are the bitter reality of our collective inaction. A child who grows under the warmth of love and care can never manifest the dangerous antics we witnessed on the streets of some northern states. You may train your children to the best of care , I’m sorry, our children cannot breathe with these unattended kids on the streets. They will always be a choking threat to our existence. Why not prioritize their development the way we invest in our children?
Remember, one day, the neglected poor of society will have nothing to eat but the rich. I fear the time is here.
Cautiously musing
Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice
