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| The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Hardrockyng: 9:25am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shetima, has called on fellow northern governors to do everything within their power to change the fortune of their region. [url] http://ynaija.com/borno-state-governor-north-change-kashim-shettima-poverty/[/url] Shettima said it was time to change the north, by fighting against poverty, terrorism, division, unemployment and intolerance among the people. He stated this on Friday, during a meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum, in Kaduna. The governor challenged his colleagues to take advantage of their historic opportunity to change the negative perception of the north as well as improve the lives of their people. He said: “Today, our region has become a thriving nest for war, terrorism, deep seated social divisions, senseless violence, mind-boggling intolerance, injustice, destitution, joblessness and all manner of social vices, the height of which is the madness called Boko Haram. “Things have become so bad, so much that we can say without contradiction that poverty now glaringly wears a bold Northern Face. “We have turned our region into a laughing stock, derided by friends and foes alike, and, without justification, as having dragged the rest of the country down with us. “No amount of lamentation will, of course, solve our problems. We need to act, and fast too. This generation of northern leaders, led by us the governors, have both moral and constitutional responsibility as well as a historic opportunity to reverse the negative fortunes of our people. “We must do everything in our power to restore and entrench the lofty values of unity, understanding, tolerance, mutual respect, empathy, justice and mutual coexistence in the minds of our people and region. “We must firmly and decisively commit ourselves to fighting poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, terrorism and other forms of violent crimes in the north.” |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Rawani: 9:30am On Sep 12, 2015 |
A problem well stated is a problem half-solved. - Charles Kettering Over the last 16 years out of power, the North experienced a lull in development due to the absence of quality, visionary and responsible leadership which saw the existing challenges brought about by decades of military rule, worsen while everyone played Ostrich. The acknowledgement of these challenges and call to arms by the Northern governors will enable the creation of a developmental roadmap for Arewa which will see her vast agricultural, solid mineral and human resources exploited for her economic benefit through strategic planning and emphasis on education, while attracting FDI by enacting friendly policies and terms amidst an atmosphere of peace and security. |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Tundenoni(m): 9:33am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Honestly spoken. |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by OVI75(m): 9:38am On Sep 12, 2015 |
ISLAM IS THEIR PROBLEM. 7 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by truefact: 9:41am On Sep 12, 2015 |
The Suffercated coneheads will never agree with you... 4 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Firefire(m): 9:51am On Sep 12, 2015 |
“Things have become so bad, so much that we can say without contradiction that poverty now glaringly wears a bold Northern Face". - Kassim Shetima. Who is to be blame? 2 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by funlord(m): 9:52am On Sep 12, 2015 |
 Have they not always been a laughing stock? Or dem just dey decode am? 3 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by bugzbunny: 9:54am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Greed for power... Parasitic chavunisim.. Story of the north 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Tallesty1(m): 9:57am On Sep 12, 2015 |
OVI75:I agree with you 3 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by ITbomb(m): 10:00am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Parasitic thread. I'm out 1 Like |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by nnachukz(m): 10:07am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Jonathan who took the whole blame from you guys has gone, now your eyes have opened to see that the large part of the responsibility lies with you guys. Even shettima now understands not to blame FG for all the security challanges in his state. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Ayameze2015(m): 10:28am On Sep 12, 2015 |
Well spoken. Meanwhile, Today is my birthday my fellow nairalander's show me love...... Can someone click @least 50 like's for me to know you guys got my back! 2 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by ArodewilliamsT: 12:23pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
Firefire: Jonathan has gone so he can't take blame anymore, unfortunately the Lord of Duara is unblammable. In feudalism, you only blame the 'kaffirs', when they are absent you blame yourself but never blame the Sultan, Emir or the President if he is from the north.  4 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Firefire(m): 12:25pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
ArodewilliamsT: brainless mofos... Judgment day on my mind. |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by BushidoBlue(m): 1:32pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
This was how the north was in 1995, for those who weren't aware. It's been the complaint by those in the south for half a century now. Quota system has been a total failure if anyone needs proof, the Governor's speech attests to that fact. A southern child with 180 marks can't be admitted into an institution where a southern child with 20marks gets the same admission even with scholarship attached. Now see where it has led. Education Education Education Try these three remedies and see the difference to the region in 2 decades. Oh yes and more truth should be spoken like this also. |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by ofala(m): 1:37pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
A rather Frank and brave statement but let serious positive actions follow it..... 1 Like |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Nobody: 1:52pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
North is nothing but a horseshit 3 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Francis5: 1:55pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
Rawani: Two things I do not get here 1. Do you mean the North should exploit its solid minerals for its own benefit, while oil resource of the south is for everyone? 2. Which human resource? You mean the sheer number of human beings, 95% of whom are productively underwater? What is the quality of the human resource of the North? 3 Likes |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by Nobody: 2:25pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
OVI75: |
| Re: The North Has Become A Laughing Stock – Gov Shettima by SporaD8: 3:45pm On Sep 12, 2015 |
OVI75:Proper education will counter that problem but alas, to a northern muslim, Boko is haram! Yhey all know what the problem is(sheik gumi said it all) but who will bell the Cat without appearing to insult islam? |
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