Sanusi Laments Nigeria’s Population, Says It’s A Liability

The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has lamented over the continuous increase of Nigeria’s population describing it as a liability.

Sanusi made the declaration during the 25th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES) with the theme: ‘‘Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears’’, on Monday in Abuja.

The Emir noted the great population had yet to be harnessed for the growth of the nation. Adding that, the rate of kidnapping, armed robbery, insurgency, farmers-herders crisis could be attributed to the increased population.

Sanusi said, “people say that our population is an asset but we are yet to get there. Nigeria’s population is currently a liability because problems such as kidnapping, armed robbery, Boko Haram, drug addiction are all tied to the population that we have.”

The session was attended by the Founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah, and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.

The session focused on how demographic realities could be transformed into social and business opportunities and the implications on internal migration, sustainable peace and security.