Author: Abubakar Nazifi

FOR decades, Northern Nigeria has walked a dangerous path—a path paved with neglect, mismanagement, and a reliance on handouts from the center. Now, as the country grapples with economic reforms, including the contentious Tax Reform Bill, the North finds itself at a crossroads. It is a moment of reckoning, not for external reasons, but because of failures deeply rooted within the region itself. The Mirage Of Dependency Northern Nigeria is rich in resources—arable land, minerals, a vast population—but tragically poor in leadership and foresight. For years, the North has turned its back on productivity, choosing instead to lean on federal…