President Tinubu, Traditional Rulers Meet In Aso Rock

Traditional rulers alongside their representatives held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

According to reports, the convergence part of a series of Tinubu's engagements with key stakeholders in the executive, legislative, business and traditional institutions since he assumed office.

The President is expected to discuss topics bordering on national healing and unity, as he referenced in his inaugural speech on May 29.

Giving his opening remarks, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, stated that the aim of the visit was to congratulate Tinubu.

The monarch also said that the visit was also to pledge support for the new administration in its task of nation-building.

According to him, the council of traditional rulers consists of professionals from various fields, making it a useful ready pool for the President to draw expertise.

Speaking further, he expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to put Nigeria on a progressive path.

Others present in the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the State House Permanent Secretary, Tijjani Umar; Emir of Kano, Obi of Onitsha, Tor Tiv, Etsu Nupe, Deji of Akure, Shehu of Borno, Elegushi of Ikate, Jaja of Opobo, Lamido of Adamawa, Emir of Zazzau, Gbong Gwom Jos, Attah Igala, Alake of Egbaland, Shehu of Borno and a representative of the Oba of Benin.