Author name: Chief Femi Fani-Kayode

“The Hausa-Fulani has no ideals, no ambitions save such as sensual in character. He is a fatalist, spendthrift and a gambler. He is gravely immoral and is seriously diseased that he is a menace to any community to which he seeks to attach himself.” ______________ Lord Lugard in a Letter to his colleague, Walter H. […]

“What we often call the Northern Protectorate of Nigeria today can be better described as the poor husband whilst it’s southern counterpart can be fairly described as the rich wife or the woman of substance and means. A forced union of marriage between the two will undoubtedly result in peace, prosperity and marital bliss for

“There can be little doubt that one of the most uncouth and rabid racists that has ever had the privilege of gracing our shores with his malevolent, unwholesome and unwelcome presence was the redoubtable British Army Officer and strong-willed employee of the Royal Niger Company, Lord Frederick Lugard.

“We the people of the north will continue our stated intention to conquer the south and to dip the koran in the Atlantic ocean after the British leave our shores.” ______________ Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Saurdana of Sokoto and the Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria, 1957.

“I will allow Sir Tafawa Balewa to go and become Prime Minister and lead the unbelievers of the south whilst I will stay in the north and lead the faithful.” ______________ Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Saurdana of Sokoto and the Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria, 1960.

“Nigeria is not a nation but a group of separate and distinct nationalities. It is a mere geographical expression. And each of these nationalities has it’s own distinct history, culture, religion, characteristics and ways. There is as much of a difference between the Yoruba and the Fulani as there is between the German and the

“We should FORGET our differences as a people.” ______________ Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the Owelle of Onitsha and the Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria to Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Saurdana of Sokoto and the Premier of the Northern Region of Nigeria. “No. Rather than forget, let us instead UNDERSTAND our differences as a people.”

“On life’s journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. ” ______________ Buddha.

“Allah de. ” ______________ His Royal Majesty Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife.

“I am a believer in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I believe that with Him is everything and without Him is nothing. ” ______________ President Olusegun Obasanjo, CNN, April 1999.