The Arewa community Reconcilation Group on Thursday embarked on a working visit to the demolished market in alaba Rago, a Hausa community in Ojo local government area, Lagos state .
The group under the leadership of Alhaji Shehu Jubrin Usman, a member of the Arewa community APC,BoT and Mile 12 International market and his groups were received by the chairman of the demolished Alaba Rago market Alhaji Kabiru Gaburawa and his Excos.
The group Chairman addressed the traders after the prayer session and was also received by the Seriki Hausawa of Alaba Alhaji Umar Nagoggo Sokoto who expressed his gratitude for the visit .
The Seriki speaking in Hausa dialect described the visit as timely when the people are beginning to lost trust for the government but he assured the chairman of total support for the Lagos state government, in his remarks the Seriki called on Arewa community in Lagos state to be unite so they can speak with one voice and gain their dues , but he believes with the reconciliation team under Alhaji Shehu , Arewa community in Lagos will be on the right track .
Meanwhile, Alhaji Shehu Jubrin speaking to the westng.com described the visit as time to commiserate with our Muslim brothers, traders , political brothers, that we do same business in these sad atmosphere.
He further said “we all worked for the success of Mr Babajide Sanwo emergence, and we are sure Lagos state government have good intentions to rebuild the market for a more conducive place , as we appeal that the traders should be carried along in every aspect, in term of structure, rentage or leasing ” Shehu said .
Hence, the reconciliation team under Alhaji Shehu Usman said , we have gain more ground as many arewa community aggrieved members have joined the mandate of restoring their hopes , we are ensuring people corporate with us as we have the backing of the state and we are set to launch to all local government as a bonafide member of The Mandate Movement.
The groups comprises of sectional leaders in Mile 12 International market , Hon Awulu Garba Usman, cordinator TMM ethnic directorate, MD Hassan, Alhaji Sani Suleiman, and Arewa community APC Secretary Alhaji Gidado