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North has highest population of illiterates - Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhta - Edoman - 02-23-2020 North has highest population of illiterates - Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero has advised Northerners in the country to work towards reducing poverty and illiteracy in the region instead of ensuring that power remains in the region in 2023. Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Yero stated that in spite of the north wielding the political power at the moment, it has not helped the economy of the region in any way. He also pointed out that the North has the highest number of street beggars and school dropouts. Quote:“I realized that if the North really wants to continue to eradicate the poverty that is eating up the people of the region, then we must shift our attention and our thinking to how the North can became economically viable. Yero also expressed fear of the north not being able to retain any political power in the future because of some challenges the region is yet to surmount. He added; Quote:"In the near future, even the political power we may not be able to get it because we are not economically empowered.” |