A prominent pressure group from Northern Nigerian has condemned recent attempts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to relocate key departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) saying the plan adverse consequences for Abuja’s status as the capital city and the nation’s unity.
The pressure group, Arewa Youth Conservative Forum, AYCF lead by its President General, Yerima Shettima, voiced the concerns over the potential ramifications, stressing that such relocations could undermine national unity, disrupt operations, inflict economic setbacks, and perpetuate regional imbalances.
Shettima stressed Abuja is meant to foster national unity and decentralize power, and any efforts to alter this arrangement will face strong resistance from AYCF and its supporters.
AYCF expressed disappointment with the complicit silence of the Northern elites regarding these provocations, urging them not to remain silent when the political and economic viability of Northern Nigeria is at risk.
He called on well-meaning Nigerians to speak out against these emerging arbitrary decisions. appealing to relevant authorities to reconsider the proposed relocations, noting the potential harm to Abuja’s status and the nation at large.
The organization urges decision-makers to prioritize national unity, ensuring actions taken do not perpetuate regional imbalances or compromise the political and economic viability of Northern Nigeria.
AYCF remains committed to promoting unity and development in Northern Nigeria and the nation, pledging to continue advocating for the preservation of Abuja’s status as the capital city and resisting any attempts to undermine national unity.
