By Daniel Tyokua
The minister of state for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Ramatu Aliyu has called on all the traditional rulers in the territory to steer clear of issues that would instigate violence in their respective areas.
She said the administration will not tolerate any act of indiscipline from any monarch, especially the high rated ones.
Mrs Aliyu stated this during the presentation of a staff of office to Sarkin Bwari, Alhaji Awwal Ijakoro II, at the weekend.
The minister used the occasion to recommend continued involvement of the traditional institutions in nation-building efforts in ways that would create conditions for more effective and efficient peace building, and conflict prevention.
She said the Awwal is the 5th Sarkin Bwari who emerged following the demise of his father on the 25th of August 2017, after a successful 41-year reign.
The minister also stated that in the collective resolve and respect for traditional institution, the FCT Administration conveyed a letter of appointment to Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro II as a 2nd Class traditional ruler and the 5th Sarkin Bwari, in October 2017.
According to her, “Today’s ceremony is to formally present the staff of office to him in continuation of the legacies of his forebears, in the hope that he will provide good leadership, respect constituted authorities and promote harmonious relationships and respect for all tribes and inhabitants of Bwari community and its environs”.
The minister used the occasion to remind graded chiefs and district heads that traditional rulers in both pre-colonial and post-colonial eras contributed immensely to the formation, extension, greatness, and promotion of good relationships among different kingdoms and empires across Nigeria.
