Senator Shehu Sani Sounds Alarm On Population Surge: “In 24 Years, We Have Doubled Our Numbers”

Senator Shehu Sani Sounds Alarm On Population Surge: “In 24 Years, We Have Doubled Our Numbers”
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Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

Former Kaduna Central Senator and legal luminary, Senator Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the remarkable surge in Nigeria’s population, emphasizing that the country’s numbers have doubled in just 24 years. CONTINUE READING

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Taking to his Twitter handle, Senator Sani commented on the startling statistics, highlighting the population figures for the years 1999 and 2023. In 1999, Nigeria’s population stood at 119.7 million, a number that has skyrocketed to 223.8 million by 2023.

His poignant observation is encapsulated in his remark: “Nigeria’s population in 1999; 119.7 million. Nigeria’s population in 2023; 223.8 million. In 24 years we have doubled our numbers. Una don try.”

Senator Sani’s comment resonates with the wider conversation on the implications of rapid population growth and the challenges it poses for the nation. As concerns about resources, infrastructure, and social services intensify, his words serve as a call for reflection on the trajectory of Nigeria’s demographic expansion.

Source: Bushradiogist