Alert on Challenges in the North: He who talks much does little, by Usman Yusuf Dole "We are the architects of our plight." The northern region of Nigeria, beset by unprecedented challenges, remains a frequent topic of discussion in media and at roundtables. Yet, these issues seldom translate into practical and actionable solutions. Unless northern leaders rise with genuine concern to rescue the next generation—just as they were once empowered by Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto—the region risks stagnation and further decline. Many of these leaders, who once came from humble...