Highlights From ACF 25th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night

By Abdullahi Yusuf

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Friday held a grand Dinner and Awards Night to mark its 25th anniversary at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna, an evening that brought together some of the North’s most influential statesmen and business leaders.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who chaired the occasion, led an impressive roll-call of dignitaries that included Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, former Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, and top traditional rulers.

Also in attendance were the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State representing Governor Uba Sani, senior members of the ACF National Executive Council, captains of industry, federal and state lawmakers, and award recipients honoured for their contributions to Northern development.

The night featured discuss and speeches, cultural performances, presentation of the 25-year anniversary book, and the conferment of Arewa Lifetime Achievement Awards and Distinguished Service Awards on eminent personalities.

Below are photo highlights of the colourful event.