A List of Popular Misconceptions in Nigeria

THE NORTH HAS A FEW ETHNIC GROUPS— ALMOST EVERYONE IS EITHER HAUSA OR FULANI

This is absolutely not true. As a matter of fact, it is the most ethnically diverse region of Nigeria. Some languages are even extinct, for example, Kubi .There are some states where Hausas are actually settlers or in the minority or both. A classical example is Yobe State—major ethnic groups are Fulani, Kanuri, Bade, Kare-Kare, Bolewa. And they all have their respective languages. To the best of my knowledge, none of the local government areas in Yobe can be considered to be ‘owned’ by Hausas. Though, there are Hausas in all the local government areas.

ALL PAST NORTHTERN NIGERIAN LEADERS WERE HAUSAS, THE FULANIS ARE JUST NOMADS

Just check the list below.

General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar  – Gwari

Late General Sani Abacha—Kanuri