Governor Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State
says a committee of Northern governors and
traditional rulers will soon come up with a
stand on restructuring in the region’s and
country’s best interests.
Almakura stated that the committee is being
led by the Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of
Sokoto State.
The Nasawa State governor made this known
on Saturday at the official installation and
presentation of first class staff of office to the
new Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa
III, in Keffi Local Government Area of the
state.
“I wish to say that in spite of the numerous
provocative statements credited to some
unpatriotic elements cloaked in the guise of
restructuring, I want to assure everyone that
a joint committee headed by Gov. Aminu
Waziri Tambuwal, the Governor of Sokoto
State, comprising Northern governors and
traditional rulers would soon come up with a
common position that will be in the best
interest of not only the North, but Nigeria as
a whole.
“Since our coming on board, we have
remained consistent in our determination to
ensure the inclusion of traditional rulers in
the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria to enable our Traditional Institution
to continue to play its pivotal role as
custodian of our traditions, customs, and
heritage.
“We have since incorporated the traditional
institution into the machinery of governance
in Nasarawa State by engaging them in the
affairs of government at all levels in the
state.
“This has availed government of their wealth
of experience and doggedness in our
governance of Nasarawa State and, indeed,
the conscience of the society.
“It is our conviction that when this is done,
the traditional rulers will more proactively
complement government efforts toward the
development of our society,” he said.
Almakura also noted that the state
government has embarked on robust
infrastructural development in Keffi and
environs.
“We have networked the city with asphalted
roads and completed the abandoned Keffi
Modern Market which will open commercial
activities for the people.
“We have also awarded contract of
about N400 million for the construction of a
bridge over Antau River to link the
municipality of Keffi with other communities,”
he added.
He urged the monarch to abide by the oath of
office and to discharge his duties without fear
or favour to promote peace and socio-
economic development of the country.
Father of the Emir, Late Alhaji Muhammadu
Chindo Yamusa II, was enthroned on May 11,
1978 as the Emir of Keffi and died on Dec, 4,
2015 at the aged of 70 years.
This development led to the appointment of
his son, Dr.Shehu Chindo Yamusa III as the
new emir on Dec.14, 2015.
The governor expressed gratitude to the
governors, traditional rulers, and politicians
within and outside the state, who attended
the ceremony.
He called for sustained cordial relationship
with one another in the interest of peace and
tranquility in the country.
Responding, the new emir expressed
appreciation to Almakura for the honour done
him and gave an assurance that the Keffi
emirate council would be loyal to the state
government by providing all the support
expected of it.
The first class traditional ruler pledged to
initiate projects and programmes that would
impact the lives of the people of the state
and Nigerians at large.
Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Simon
Lalong (Plateau), and Samuel Ortom (Benue)
also witness the ceremony.
Also, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido
and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad
Abubakar 111 were among other traditional
rulers and dignitaries that graced the
occasion.
(NAN)