Northern-Nigeria Perspective

  Nomination of SA'ADU ABUBAKAR for the Tallberg NSF Eliasson Global Leadership Prize Alhaji Sa'adu Abubakar is a compelling nominee for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize, recognized for his exceptional and enduring transformational leadership spanning decades across education, community development, and impactful advocacy. His pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication have profoundly impacted the approximately 10,000 residents of Gambe, Nigeria, and resonate within the global network of over 100,000 alumni of General Murtala Muhammad College (GMMC) Yola, where his visionary leadership galvanized a remarkable centenary celebration and infrastructural revitalization. His innovative, community-centered approach and decisive action exemplify global leadership committed to tangible and sustainable progress on a significant scale. Background & Experience  Sa'adu Abubakar's career reflects a lifelong dedication to service and development, evidenced by hi...

Gongola peoples forum: Another infernal contraption which is dead on arrival? Jacob Handibe Unlike its shadowy forefather, the Middle Belt Forum, will the so call novel elitist contraption known as Gongola Peoples Forum survives the test of time? As a northern christian minority, I will vociferously say no. And I'm making this confession with all sense of responsibility to speak nothing but the truth no matter whose ox is gored because I know only the truth will set us free. My reason for this candid submission is based on the fact that it will be illusional for me to believe that a castle can be built in the air or more succinctly to believe that anything good can come out of an endeavor that is firmly rooted in blackmail, half truths and cheap lies. This renewed move has confirmed to me that our so called Christian minority brothers are still not tutored enough to understand the rudiments, nuances and demands of the contemporary world as no one ensconced in the toga o...