By Daniel Tyokua
Strategic traditional rulers in Abuja have listed their demands to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for special attention in 2022.
The monarchs tabled their request when the mandate Secretary FCT Area Council Services Secretariat, Malam Ibrahim Dantsoho visited them during his familiarization tour.
Gomo of Kuje, His Royal Highness, Haruna Tanko with the Aguma of Gwagwalada, His Royal Highness Muhammed Magaji, Agora of Zuba, Mohammed Bello and Sarkin Jiwa, Idris Musa asked for policy document that will analyse entitlements for each traditional leader in the territory.
They also requested for implementation of five percent payment on the local government IGR to the traditional leaders, water provision as well as vehicles for the third class chiefs that are yet to enjoy the FCTA gestures.
According to them, there was the need for building of council secretariat and upgrading of traditional rulers, saying it was renovated last about fifty years ago.
On his part, the FCT Secretary for Area Council Services Secretariat, malam Ibrahim Dantsoho told them that any political leader or traditional ruler found colliding or aiding criminality in any Area council especially during the forthcoming Area Council elections will be punished.
Dantsho said that the FCT Administration is determined to ensure free, fair, transparent and non-violent election in all the Area Councils within the territory.
The Mandate Secretary, further urged the political and Traditional leaders of Gwagwalada and Kuje Area Councils to ensure peaceful coexistence among the residence of their respective domains.
He further called on the Monarchs to appeal to the teaming vibrant youth to shun drug abuse and also eschew violence before, during and after the Area Council Election.
Traditional rulers list demands to FCTA
