By Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has appointed Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu OFR, a distinguished businessman and statesman, as Chairman of its Media and Publicity Committee.
The appointment was confirmed during the committee’s inauguration by ACF Board of Trustees Chairman, Dr. Bashir Dalhatu, in a move aimed at driving progress and socio-economic advancement in Northern Nigeria.
Alhaji Danu, also known as the Sardauna Dutse and Tafida Babban Daura, pledged to leverage the committee’s platform to reshape narratives about the North, while fostering stability and development across the region and the country.
A respected philanthropist, Alhaji Danu has made significant contributions through the Nasiru Haladu Danu Foundation (NHD), which provides free medical care, education, and empowerment programs that have positively impacted thousands across Nigeria.
The Media and Publicity Committee includes prominent figures from various sectors, such as:Dr. Mahmood Halilu Ahmed, mni (Sarkin Gabas Adamawa),Senator Binta Masi Nasir Garba, a former legislative leader,
Veteran journalists Muhammad Abubakar Kudu, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, and Ramalan Tijani,Renowned musicians Zakky Adzay and Aminu Ala,Influential social media personality and PR expert Abdullahi O. Haruna (Haruspice).
The committee is expected to play a crucial role in advancing the ACF’s mission to unify and develop Northern Nigeria through strategic communication and advocacy.