KatsinaTimes | Kaduna, April 19, 2026
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has announced a series of strategic measures aimed at addressing development challenges in Northern Nigeria, following the 38th meeting of its Board of Trustees held in Abuja.
The meeting, chaired by Bashir Dalhatu, brought together prominent Northern leaders, including former government officials, diplomats and security chiefs.
In a communiqué issued on Sunday, the forum disclosed that it had approved an operational framework for its Endowment Fund, describing it as a major intervention mechanism to tackle long-standing socio-economic issues in the region.
As part of the resolution, the board approved the establishment of two committees — Advisory and Management — to oversee the implementation of the fund. The committees are expected to operate under defined guidelines, with members drawn from experienced technocrats and public figures.
According to the communiqué, the Endowment Fund has already attracted contributions from notable Northern stakeholders and development partners, and is expected to support key strategic initiatives across the region.
The Advisory Committee will be chaired by Hassan Adamu, while the Management Committee will be headed by former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, with former Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, serving as Vice Chairman.
The forum also announced the constitution of a separate committee to review its governing constitution as part of efforts to strengthen its institutional framework.
The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Auwalu Yadudu, has been given eight weeks to complete its assignment.
Its mandate includes reviewing the forum’s objectives, organisational structure, funding mechanisms, membership framework and leadership selection processes, as well as proposing ways to enhance collaboration with key stakeholders, including northern state governments and traditional institutions.
The ACF said the review was necessary to eliminate operational overlaps, improve efficiency and reposition the organisation to better deliver on its mandate.
The communiqué reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to promoting unity, peace and sustainable development in Northern Nigeria, noting that the decisions reflect a renewed resolve among regional leaders to address challenges through coordinated and structured action.
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