Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved an increase in the remuneration of traditional rulers across the state, covering paramount rulers such as Emirs and Chiefs, as well as district and village heads.
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, disclosed this in a statement by its chairman, Sheikh Jamilu Abubakar Albani, describing the gesture as a major boost for the state’s traditional institution and its role in sustaining peace, security and grassroots development.
ALGON said the pay increase would strengthen the capacity of traditional rulers to support intelligence gathering, conflict resolution, peaceful coexistence and community mobilisation, noting that they remained indispensable partners in governance and a vital link between government and the people.
The association added that improved welfare for traditional rulers would help address security challenges and deepen peace and harmony across the state’s 23 local government areas.
ALGON further commended the governor for reinforcing the relevance of traditional institutions as key partners in his administration’s peace-building and development agenda.
On behalf of the 23 local government councils, the association pledged continued collaboration with the state government and other stakeholders to consolidate peace, security, good governance and sustainable grassroots development.
It also called on traditional rulers to reciprocate the gesture by deepening their cooperation with local government councils and relevant agencies in promoting peaceful coexistence, security and overall development in the state.