Abuja, June 9, 2023 -President Bola Tinubu today held his first meeting with representatives of traditional rulers across the country at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The agenda of the meeting was not disclosed, but it just may be the usual traditional homage as the members of the political class have been doing since Tinubu’s inauguration.
Some issues which may, however, come up at the meeting include the state of Nigerian economy, particularly petrol subsidy, mass poverty as well as political, religious and ethnic crises across the nation.
The meeting may also be part of the president’s nationwide wide consultations with political, religious and traditional actors.
In his opening address, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and leader of the delegation, congratulated the president on his success at the polls and assured him of their support.
He said the council of traditional rulers was replete with professionals who were ready to always answer his calls whenever he needed their services.
The Sultan also expressed the traditional rulers’ confidence in the ability of Tinubu to restore the country to the path of progress, and promised to support him to revive the country.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Adewusi, urged President Tinubu to make more use of the traditional rulers especially in tackling insecurity.
Officials of government at the meeting included Vice President Kashim Shettima and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume. (GBN)
