Breaking: Shehu Sani Reveals Why He’s Overlooked For Diplomatic Appointments

Shehu Sani Explains Why He Has Never Been Appointed Ambassador, Blames Youth and Focus on Kaduna....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has spoken on why he has never been selected for an ambassadorial role.

During an interview on Arise Television, Sani suggested that his exclusion stems from his relative youth. He emphasized that he still has much work to accomplish for the people of Kaduna State.

“My name has never been on the list for an ambassadorial position,” Sani said. “About a month ago, I read that there is a formal process for appointment. You need to receive a call, submit your CV, undergo security screening, and be vetted. Yet, my name has never appeared among those considered. I think I’m too young to be an ambassador, and I still have a lot to deliver to my people in Kaduna State.”

On Banditry: Northern Nigerians, Not Foreigners, Are Behind Attacks

Sani also addressed the ongoing banditry crisis in Nigeria, asserting that most perpetrators are from northern Nigeria rather than neighboring countries like Mali or Burkina Faso. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise TV, he claimed that Fulanis dominate bandit activities in the North-West, while Kanuris are active in the North-East.

He described it as unacceptable that roughly 5,000 bandits could terrorize a nation of about 230 million people. He urged the government to adopt more strategic and determined measures against these criminal elements.

“The bandits are from the northern parts of Nigeria. From the North-West are Fulanis, and the North-East are Kanuris. I don’t believe when people say they are from Mali or Burkina Faso,” Sani stated.

Illegal Mining and Banditry: A Blurred Line

Sani welcomed the suspension of illegal mining in areas plagued by banditry, highlighting that illegal miners often collaborate with bandits. He argued that pausing mining operations would enable authorities to better tackle these security threats.

“Illegal miners are often in cahoots with bandits. Suspending these activities would help, though not completely. Many of these mining areas overlap with bandit territories, and the suspension would give the military and government room to act decisively,” he explained.

Call for Coordinated Action

The former senator lamented that banditry has devastated agriculture, education, and social life across the North. He called for a coordinated effort involving traditional rulers, political leaders, civil society groups, and governors to combat banditry and terrorism.

“If we are truly committed to solving this problem, we can do it. Countries like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have smaller budgets than Nigeria but are still making efforts to secure their territories,” he said.

Sani stressed that the crisis should be treated as an existential threat, demanding unified action from all stakeholders in the northern region.