Does Nigeria Really Have an ‘Igbo Problem’?

I agree with Chinua Achebe’s view that Nigeria has an Igbo problem. But this extends to every major group: Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, and more. Igbos often overestimate their population and economic influence. Recent statistics on registered businesses show the Southwest leads, followed by the Northwest and South South. The Southeast accounts for just nine percent. Despite this, many Igbos claim the opposite. These beliefs stem from colonial census fraud. Published data on population, SIM registrations, and federal allocations can settle the debate. When groups know their true numbers, discussions become more civil. Real figures show the Yoruba and Hausa populations each more than double the Igbo. If all Nigerians accept this, we can move toward peace and unity.

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