The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised objections to the proposed relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from Abuja to Lagos.
The forum characterizes the move as a deliberate plot against the northern region and expresses concern over the potential adverse effects on northerners.
In a statement issued by its national publicity secretary, Professor Muhammad Baba, the ACF referenced a leaked letter to the minister of aviation from a contractor, avsatel, proposing to relocate the project for refurbishing airport rescue and fire-fighting vehicles (ARFF) from Katsina to Lagos. The ACF sees this as another deliberate effort to disadvantage the northern region.
“This initiative aims to ensure compliance with building safety standards and enhance the efficient utilization of our office,” the memo read.
As reported by RoyalTimes, the forum calls on the federal government and the National Assembly to intervene, urging the concerned agencies to reconsider their decisions and explore alternative means of addressing office overcrowding.
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