Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed the concerns raised by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) over the appointment of directors and relocation of some departments of the apex bank from Abuja to Lagos.

The forum's chairperson, Bashir Dalhatu, alleged that the northern region significantly contributed to the victory of President Tinubu in the 2023 elections, but has not adequately been compensated for its support.

Mr Dalhatuu said the federal government took some "decisions that are painful to the northerners".

He alleged that since 1999, the region has been neglected by the federal government, especially in budget allocations and infrastructural development, with the worst of which he said is the northeast...