Northern senators have rejected the planned relocation of some federal agencies from Abuja to Lagos
CRUX NEWS recalls that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in an internal memo last week announced plans to transfer some of its departments to Lagos State, citing congestion at the headquarters in Abuja
The lawmakers, under the aegis of Northern Senators Forum, kicked against the move and urged their constituents to remain patient, saying they would engage the executive in peaceful negotiations and deploy legal measures where necessary to address the issue.
The senators, in a statement by their spokesperson, Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, said: “As representatives of the people at the national level (Senate), we are committed to addressing the concerns and feelings of our constituents regarding certain decisions and policies put forth by the federal government
“We understand the importance of fostering a harmonious relationship between the government and its citizens, and it is in this spirit that we are announcing our collective efforts to seek an amicable resolution to these pressing issues, within the confines of our constitution and existing laws.”
The senators assured their constituents that they have taken their concerns seriously and are actively engaging with their colleagues in order to address these matters effectively.
