Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Dr. Dele Sobowale discusses the recent closure of schools in Nigeria due to Ramadan fasting for Muslims, comparing it to Saudi Arabia's approach to dealing with extremist ideas. He argues that some leaders in Nigeria use religion and ethnicity as selfish interests, causing a division. Sobowale cites a story from the late Dan Massan of Kano, Yusuf Maitama Sule, who believed that Nigeria's hardworking and intelligent population could exploit resources and develop their economy. He believes that Nigeria's current crisis is driven by foreign interests, institutions, and the introduction of Sharia, which has led to instability and the Boko Haram insurgency. Sobowale urges Nigerian leaders to act quickly and consider the consequences of destabilizing the country. He also calls for religious leaders to follow the example of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other countries, and for the government to not stand passively.