The Kano State chapter of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has inaugurated a new executive committee to pilot its affairs for the next three years, with a pledge to deepen its role as a unifying voice for northern Nigeria.
The swearing-in ceremony, held during the Forum’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kano, brought together political leaders, elder statesmen, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders.
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Re-elected Chairman Dr. Goni Faruk-Umar will lead the 12-member executive, which includes Hajiya Aishatu Yakubu Maijamaa as Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Idris-Ahmad as Vice Chairman, and Dr. Aminu Usman-Jibrin as Secretary. Other key officers include Alhaji Lawan Garba Namakka (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Mairo Bello (Treasurer), Hajiya Binta Rabiu (Assistant Treasurer), Hadiza Kishimi (Auditor), and publicity secretaries Alhaji Bello Sani Galadanchi and Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim.
Calls for Unity and Progress
Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Haliru Akilu (Rtd.), described the gathering as “more than a statutory meeting,” but a reaffirmation of the region’s collective commitment to unity, purposeful leadership, and national progress.
He urged the new executives to consolidate existing achievements while championing peace and dialogue across the North.
The ACF’s National Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Mohammed-Dalhatu, praised the Kano chapter for its strides in poverty alleviation, youth empowerment, and participation in trade fairs and conferences.
He tasked the leadership with completing a permanent state secretariat, finalising the long-awaited ACF Kano Book, and empowering 1,000 youths through the Akhuwat Empowerment Centre.
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Clarifying the Role of State Chapters
The Forum’s National Secretary-General, Alhaji Murtala Aliyu, noted that state chapters do not speak for the national body, but stressed that earlier misunderstandings had been resolved. He commended the Kano team for its achievements and encouraged them to scale up their impact.
Acceptance and Vision
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Faruk-Umar pledged to build on past successes and expand the Forum’s reach beyond Kano metropolis.
“Our priorities include completing the ACF Kano Book, constructing a permanent secretariat, and creating sustainable livelihoods through the Akhuwat Empowerment Centre,” he stated.
Recognising Contributions
The event also featured awards to six individuals for outstanding service, including Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the Kano State NDLEA Commandant, for his efforts in combating drug abuse.
Stakeholders such as Alhaji Ahmad Rabiu, former Kano Commissioner for Commerce and Industries, lauded the chapter’s leadership and called for intensified efforts to tackle poverty, insecurity, and socio-economic challenges facing northern Nigeria.
Founded in 2000, the Arewa Consultative Forum remains one of northern Nigeria’s most influential socio-political groups, advocating unity, development, and prosperity across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.