President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions to promote peace, security, unity and sustainable development across the country.
The position was conveyed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Dutse, Jigawa State, according to a statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim.
The President acknowledged the role of traditional rulers in governance, peacebuilding and community mobilisation, describing them as critical partners in advancing national development.
“The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fully recognises the strategic role of traditional institutions and remains committed to deepening engagement with traditional rulers in advancing peace, security, national cohesion, and development,” Idris said.
The minister commended the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for its contributions to peace, security and development across Northern Nigeria.
Speaking on the theme of the meeting, ‘Peace, Unity and Development of the North’, Idris said peace and unity remain essential for progress and prosperity.
“Without peace, development becomes difficult; without unity, progress cannot be sustained. The pursuit of both must remain our collective responsibility,” he stated.
The minister noted that traditional rulers remain important stakeholders because of their close relationship with communities and their ability to mobilise citizens around national objectives.
On security, Idris said the Federal Government had continued to strengthen coordination among the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other security institutions, resulting
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