Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has said political power will return to Northern Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu completes his second term in office.

Zulum stated this on Sunday in Kaduna after attending an engagement with Northern women Ulama and Islamic scholars, where he urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Federal Government as it tackles insecurity, poverty and other challenges.

The governor said Northern leaders had agreed to support Tinubu’s re-election as part of an understanding that power would return to the region afterwards.

He said the arrangement was intended to strengthen political cooperation between the North and South and promote national unity.

“About five years ago, we decided to ensure unity in Northern Nigeria, and we have achieved our objective,” Zulum said.

According to him, the North supported Tinubu’s emergence and should sustain the political understanding reached with Southern leaders.

Zulum said Northern leaders were committed to honouring agreements on power rotation, while urging Nigerians to support the administration and allow it to consolidate its policies and programmes.

He disclosed that northern leaders had also discussed insecurity, out-of-school children and poverty during engagements with northern elites, adding that decisions were reached to address the challenges confronting the region.

The governor said the meeting with women Ulama was aimed at strengthening unity, peace and understanding across the country.

He urged the participants to take the message of peace back to their respective states and communities, stressing that women had an important role to play in maintaining stability because of their influence within families and communities.

“Women should be given the opportunity to nurture their children so they can live in peace,” he said.

Zulum appealed for patience in dealing with the country’s challenges, citing Islamic teachings on perseverance during difficult periods.

“Whenever God tests us with a trial, patience is necessary before relief comes,” he said.

The governor said political differences should not be allowed to undermine peaceful coexistence, noting that Northern leaders had previously supported Southern Nigeria after benefiting from political power.

He maintained that the North should allow the South to complete its tenure while working with other regions to determine the country’s political future.

“I speak from the heart, not out of fear of anyone, but in the name of God,” Zulum said.

He expressed optimism that justice would ultimately prevail and called for collective efforts to address the country’s challenges.

Zulum also commended the organisers of the Ulama engagement and encouraged similar initiatives across the northern states.

He further highlighted the political influence of women, particularly in Borno, where he estimated that women accounted for between 60 and 65 per cent of votes cast.

He urged women to use their influence to promote peace, unity and responsible political participation.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has said political power will return to Northern Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu completes his second term in office.

Zulum stated this on Sunday in Kaduna after attending an engagement with Northern women Ulama and Islamic scholars, where he urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Federal Government as it tackles insecurity, poverty and other challenges.

The governor said Northern leaders had agreed to support Tinubu’s re-election as part of an understanding that power would return to the region afterwards.

He said the arrangement was intended to strengthen political cooperation between the North and South and promote national unity.

“About five years ago, we decided to ensure unity in Northern Nigeria, and we have achieved our objective,” Zulum said.

According to him, the North supported Tinubu’s emergence and should sustain the political understanding reached with Southern leaders.

Zulum said Northern leaders were committed to honouring agreements on power rotation, while urging Nigerians to support the administration and allow it to consolidate its policies and programmes.

He disclosed that northern leaders had also discussed insecurity, out-of-school children and poverty during engagements with northern elites, adding that decisions were reached to address the challenges confronting the region.

The governor said the meeting with women Ulama was aimed at strengthening unity, peace and understanding across the country.

He urged the participants to take the message of peace back to their respective states and communities, stressing that women had an important role to play in maintaining stability because of their influence within families and communities.

“Women should be given the opportunity to nurture their children so they can live in peace,” he said.

Zulum appealed for patience in dealing with the country’s challenges, citing Islamic teachings on perseverance during difficult periods.

“Whenever God tests us with a trial, patience is necessary before relief comes,” he said.

The governor said political differences should not be allowed to undermine peaceful coexistence, noting that Northern leaders had previously supported Southern Nigeria after benefiting from political power.

He maintained that the North should allow the South to complete its tenure while working with other regions to determine the country’s political future.

“I speak from the heart, not out of fear of anyone, but in the name of God,” Zulum said.

He expressed optimism that justice would ultimately prevail and called for collective efforts to address the country’s challenges.

Zulum also commended the organisers of the Ulama engagement and encouraged similar initiatives across the northern states.

He further highlighted the political influence of women, particularly in Borno, where he estimated that women accounted for between 60 and 65 per cent of votes cast.

He urged women to use their influence to promote peace, unity and responsible political participation.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has said political power will return to Northern Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu completes his second term in office.

Zulum stated this on Sunday in Kaduna after attending an engagement with Northern women Ulama and Islamic scholars, where he urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Federal Government as it tackles insecurity, poverty and other challenges.

The governor said Northern leaders had agreed to support Tinubu’s re-election as part of an understanding that power would return to the region afterwards.

He said the arrangement was intended to strengthen political cooperation between the North and South and promote national unity.

“About five years ago, we decided to ensure unity in Northern Nigeria, and we have achieved our objective,” Zulum said.

According to him, the North supported Tinubu’s emergence and should sustain the political understanding reached with Southern leaders.

Zulum said Northern leaders were committed to honouring agreements on power rotation, while urging Nigerians to support the administration and allow it to consolidate its policies and programmes.

He disclosed that northern leaders had also discussed insecurity, out-of-school children and poverty during engagements with northern elites, adding that decisions were reached to address the challenges confronting the region.

The governor said the meeting with women Ulama was aimed at strengthening unity, peace and understanding across the country.

He urged the participants to take the message of peace back to their respective states and communities, stressing that women had an important role to play in maintaining stability because of their influence within families and communities.

“Women should be given the opportunity to nurture their children so they can live in peace,” he said.

Zulum appealed for patience in dealing with the country’s challenges, citing Islamic teachings on perseverance during difficult periods.

“Whenever God tests us with a trial, patience is necessary before relief comes,” he said.

The governor said political differences should not be allowed to undermine peaceful coexistence, noting that Northern leaders had previously supported Southern Nigeria after benefiting from political power.

He maintained that the North should allow the South to complete its tenure while working with other regions to determine the country’s political future.

“I speak from the heart, not out of fear of anyone, but in the name of God,” Zulum said.

He expressed optimism that justice would ultimately prevail and called for collective efforts to address the country’s challenges.

Zulum also commended the organisers of the Ulama engagement and encouraged similar initiatives across the northern states.

He further highlighted the political influence of women, particularly in Borno, where he estimated that women accounted for between 60 and 65 per cent of votes cast.

He urged women to use their influence to promote peace, unity and responsible political participation.