President Bola Tinubu has called for the constitutional recognition of traditional rulers, describing them as the strongest and most enduring link between the government and the people.
He said their formal inclusion in governance would help deepen public trust and ensure more effective administration across the country.
Tinubu, represented by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, made the call on Monday in Lagos during the meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.
The event provided a platform for dialogue between government representatives and traditional leaders on their roles in fostering peace, unity, and development at the grassroots level.
The President stated, “Traditional rulers remain the most enduring link between government and the people and must be formally recognised within the governance framework.”
He noted that the nation’s traditional institutions have, over time, played a vital role in conflict resolution, cultural preservation, and community mobilization.
The meeting, themed “The Traditional Institution: The Imperative of Its Inclusion in the Effective and Efficient Governance in Nigeria,” brought together royal fathers from all regions of the federation.
Participants deliberated on ways to enhance the constitutional relevance of traditional leadership in modern governance and how their involvement could strengthen national cohesion.
Speakers at the event also highlighted the importance of collaboration between elected leaders and traditional authorities to tackle pressing national challenges.
They maintained that recognizing traditional rulers within Nigeria’s governance framework would promote inclusiveness, stability, and sustainable development across communities.
