The northern governors have refused to join issues with their southern counterparts in their quest for resource control. The governor of Borno State, Alhaji Mala Kachala, has risen against calls for resource control. Kachala's position on this matter clearly shows he's bereft of good understanding and insights on what resource control and true federalism offer his state. In fact, most of the northern governors argue that they are lacking in resources and implored the south not to be selfish with the oil God deposited in their soil since the constitution of Nigeria does not favour their claims and demands. Northern governors' position on this matter, to say the least, does not attract any objectivism.
Resources abound throughout the north.
Large deposit of industrial minerals abound in Plateau State. Bauchi State thrives in rich flora and fauna and a highly tourist potentials. Kano, Katsina and Sokoto axis is richly endowed with agricultural products. The northern states that are classified as disadvantaged in mineral resources could form a group alliance and fiscal sharing formula with the more richly endowed states in benefiting and exploiting the resources available in those areas. This kind of arrangement is the beauty of what true federalism will bring about.