x

Kaduna Govt not done much on Afaka students release – ACF

…Set up ARECON Intergrated

By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

The National Executive Council of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed surprised that the kidnapped students of college of forestry mechanism, Afaka had remained in captivity, saying the Kaduna state government has not done much to get them released

The forum made the remarks in a communique signed by it national publicity secretary Emmanuel Yawe in Kaduna on Thursday at the end of the meeting of national executive headed by chief Audu Ogbe,.

It stated that it was briefed by parents of the kidnapped students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna.

“The Forum regretted that the kidnapped students had remained in captivity and the Kaduna state government has not done much to get them released”, and agreed to take up their plight with the state government and the federal government too.

The forum also announced the setting up of Arecon Integrated by the ACF to served as a business arm and industrial hub since the Forum itself cannot engage in business activities.

Already, contacts have been made with the Minister of the FCT and some state governors of the North who have promised land to facilitate the takeoff of ARECON LTD, according to the forum.

On insecurity, the Forum expressed displeasure at the state of affairs in the north and in the country in general.

The Forum condemned the activities of insurgents, kidnappers and bandits in the north saying that their activities are killing the peace and progress for which the north was noted for when the the founders of the region were in power.

The Forum decried the utterances of some actors and leaders who have sought to inflame regional, ethnic and religious passions out of the current situation in the country. The Forum called on Nigerian leaders to exercise restraint in their utterances in the current circumstances.

“The Forum also received reports on the unfortunate killings of some northerners in the South East that seemed suspicious”, and called on security agencies to investigate these killings and fish out the culprits.

“We also warn our youths who have suddenly started distributing messages on the social media calling on reprisal attacks on Ibos and their business interests in the north.

“We the Arewa Consultative Forum stand against all lawless acts of self help and call on all northern youths to stop such evil plans”, it stated.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Enehe Urges Muslims to Embrace Righteous Living

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Chairman of Kogi State Internal...

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Lauds President Tinubu’s Strategic Efforts on Security

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Lauds President Tinubu's Strategic Efforts on Security By...

Mokwa Flood: FG Reassures Safety, uninterrupted vehicular Movement On Bridge

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Following the Mokwa flood disaster which eroded...

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Denies Viral Audio Alleging Tinubu Blackmail

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has firmly...

12 Compelling Reasons to Try Dating via Cam Chat

Video chat has dramatically transformed online communication, breathing new...

Absence of Prosecution Team  Stall Terrorism Trial in Delta

By Anne Azuka  The absence of the prosecution team in...

Senator Joel-onowakpo Advocates Local Workforce Development to Curb Unemployment

By Anne Azuka  The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content,...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img