Strategic Partners in Development: Tinubu engages northern traditional rulers on security, infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has signaled a reinforced push to integrate traditional institutions into its national security and development frameworks, reports ITREALMS.

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council (NTRC), the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the administration views traditional rulers not merely as custodians of culture, but as essential pillars of governance and peacebuilding.

Addressing the theme, "Peace, Unity and Development of the North," Minister Idris highlighted the unique position of traditional rulers in bridging the trust gap between the state and the grassroots.

In an era where security challenges require both tactical military operations and social stability, the Minister noted that the government is enhancing inter-agency intelligence coordination while simultaneously addressing the socio-economic drivers of insecurity, such as unemployment and poverty.

"Traditional rulers remain among the most trusted leaders in our society," Idris stated. "Your proximity to the grassroots and your moral authority make you indispensable partners in countering misinformation and promoting responsible citizenship."

The Minister underscored key administration initiatives aimed at structural economic change, which the government expects traditional leaders to champion within their domains:

The creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development was framed as a strategic move to modernize production, boost export earnings, and mitigate the long-standing conflicts between pastoralists and farmers.

Projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway were presented as transformative investments designed to reduce market-access costs and bolster national unity.

The Minister highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) as vehicles for direct socio-economic empowerment.

The meeting, which drew a high-level delegation of the nation's foremost monarchs, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, served as a platform to demand collective responsibility for national cohesion.

In a moment of solemnity, the Minister extended condolences to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, citing his passing as a reminder of the nation’s ongoing struggle against insecurity.

As the federal government pushes its "Renewed Hope Agenda," the outcome of this meeting is expected to shape future community-mobilization strategies, with the government relying heavily on the NTRC to advocate for peace and transparency at the local level.

Uboshe Uboshe/Editor

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