FCT Minister Advocates Legislation To Empower Traditional Rulers
POLITICS DIGEST- The Minister of State FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has called on the local, state and federal governments, through their legislatures, to pass laws that recognized the country’s traditional rulers as stakeholders and instruments of conflict management and peace building.
The Minister who made this assertion at the presentation of staff of office to the Etsu of Wako Chiefdom in Kwali area council of the territory, also noted that traditional rulers in both pre-colonial and post-colonial era have contributed immensely to the formation, extension, greatness and promotion of good relationship among different kingdoms and empires across Nigeria.
State Minister therefore, recommended continued involvement of traditional institutions in nation-building efforts in ways that would create condition for more effective and efficient peace-building, peace-making and conflict prevention initiatives in Nigeria.
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The Minister who was represented by the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, noted that the staff of office of the traditional rulers was not just a symbol of authority, but also an instrument to promote peace building and conflict management especially in the face of increasing insecurity in various parts of the country.
She however, warned that the Federal Capital Territory Administration would not spare any traditional ruler aiding and abetting criminality in his domain, stressing that no one has the right to accommodate total strangers or group of people especially now that the nation is facing challenges of insecurity.
“It is not in our character, no matter the level of poverty to betray the trust bestowed on you as a traditional ruler and the custodian of our traditions. This will not be acceptable in the seat of government where Mr. President is the Governor General,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Acting Secretary Area Council Services Secretariat, Mrs. Olanipekun Omolola, commended the kingmakers and other stakeholders for overcoming the obstacles associated with the smooth process of selecting a new traditional ruler.
She however reminded the new chief that leadership demands sacrifice, patience and vision for the people, while tasking him to work closely with the security agencies within his domain and members of traditional councils to anticipate, detect and nip in the bud any attempt to cause a breach of peace.
In attendance are; Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, Hon. Danladi Chiya, Chairman of Kwali Area Council, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
