Northern elites are responsible for the way things are in Nigeria – Ali Baba

• Comedian Ali Baba shared a video showing many school children in the Northern region, who were out of school and begging on the streets
• Ali Baba recalled discussions he had over five years ago with friends from top universities.

Popular Nigerian comedian Ali Baba sheds light on the pressing issues plaguing Nigeria, particularly in the northern region.

He shared a poignant video on Instagram, showcasing numerous out-of-school children begging on the streets, emphasizing the urgent need for action.

Ali Baba recounted discussions with fellow concerned citizens from top universities, where they brainstormed solutions for Nigeria’s problems, However, some members from the North were sensitive to discussing the high number of children who were out of school.

The comedian emphasized that the failure to properly educate children from birth to age 10 would have severe consequences, citing the alarming rate of out-of-school children in the northern regions.

He stressed that Nigeria’s elite must take responsibility for addressing these pressing issues, particularly in the North.

He wrote:

“This woman from the North protested about the discussions. Vehemently. Then, at another time, time the matter on the front burner was grazing. Where my position was, the rearing and trading in livestock was a personal business.

“Then, a video surfaced, showing hundreds of children begging for food. Not in an IDP camp oooo. Inside Kano. As soon as we started discussing the issue, a certain Northern lady pounced on me as one who always has the negative narrative.

“I kuku left the group. Now, only the Northern people are complaining about what I complained about. But I don’t feel vindicated, I just realised that some of the Northern elites are responsible for the way things are. The way I see it, the number of kids as seen I the posted video is mind-boggling. And it’s not 10 years yet, like I warned. Dem go feel it!”.