Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated his administrations commitment in engaging traditional institutions in policy making and implementation.
The governor made the statement when he received a delegation of the state traditional council, led by its Chairman, Ambaador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, on a courtesy visit.
He said that the government would effectively engage the traditional institutions and involved it in policy making and implementation.
According to him, one of the key plans of his administrations 7 point agenda is nurturing citizens engagement.
We will ensure inclusion of the people in policy making and implementation process.
We must also mobilize our people to avail themselves for the opportunities in education, health and commerce, the governor added.
According to him, the traditional institutions are better placed to engage and mobilize the people for all round developments.
He pledged that the government would ensure the safety and security of the people.
As we are all aware, our dear state has been facing security challenges.
To effectively tackle the menace of criminal elements, we must put in place effective intelligence gathering mechanism.
The traditional institutions have critical role to play in putting together a framework for intelligence gathering and interface with security agencies at the grassroots, he added.
Sani also pledged to focus on development of rural area for accelerated development.
The Governor solicited their support and prayers for the success of the administration.
Earlier, Emir Bamali said the visit was to congratulate the governor on his inauguration and restate their support to the government.
We are expecting so much from you because you are coming at a time when the Nigerian economy is not very buoyant, he said
He said that as strategic partners, they will do their best in ensuring the success of the government.
The Emir re-stated the need for constitutionally defined roles for traditional rulers in the country.
