Northern Elders Forum NEF
8 Jan
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere as its new spokesperson. The appointment, approved by the Convener and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Ango Abdullahi (Magajin Rafin Zazzau), recognises Professor Jiddere's competence and dedication to the cause of the North. In a statement issued by…
27 May 2024
Secretary for Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, has described the Special Adviser (Political Matters) to Niger State Governor
24 May 2024
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) expressed profound concern and agitation over the recent events in Kano, where emirates have been multiplied and traditional rulers have been dethroned and replaced. Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the forum, urged the Kano state government and politicians involved to exercise caution in handling this sensitive…
18 Apr 2024
NORTHERN Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed deep concern over alleged harassment and attack on northerners conducting their legitimate businesses in southern Nigeria by criminal elements in the past three months. NEF clarifies that it had never engaged in any discussion regarding the politics of 2027 or decided on whom to support or not to…
17 Apr 2024
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has distanced itself from the widely reported news that the Northern region regrets voting for President Bola Tinubu. NEF in a statement by its Deputy Director General II, Salisu Mohammed, said the forum is not engaged in the politics of the 2027 election or decided on whom to support or…
12 Apr 2024
Following the Northern Elders Forum (NEF)’s regret for supporting Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advised the Northern elders to revert to the old alliance between them and the old Eastern Region for a formidable partnership.
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