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ACF expresses concern over stoppage of food supply to South

by Our Reporter
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed concern over the
decision of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers to halt
movements of food items from the North to the South.

The ACF made the observation in a statement issued by its National
Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbe, and made available to News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna.

Ogbe said the action of the union would only complicate the
socio-economic and political challenges facing the country.

“There is no need mounting a blockade by one section of the country
against the other.

“We believe that whatever may be the difficulties of their members in
operating in other parts of the country, ACF leadership led by me is
willing to help solve them,” he said.

Ogbe noted that Nigeria was not at war and therefore, such drastic
action was unnecessary.

“This extreme measure is not progressive and even counter-productive.

“We therefore call on the leadership of the union to put a halt to their
embargo and blockade in the interest of peace and unity of the country.”
(NAN)

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