By Uzair Adam Imam
The governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the traditional institutions have a role in tackling the insecurity bedevilling the country over time.
Ganduje said being the traditional institutions as the custodian of history, culture, values, morals and ethics, their role in fighting insecurity is tremendous.
He stated this Thursday at the coronation lecture held at the Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, as part of events for the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to the Emir of Gaya, Alh. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Hassan Musa Fagge, disclosed this on Monday.
The statement added that Ganduje, who was represented at the occasion by his deputy, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the traditional rulers have been managing and leading people in their domain by ensuring peace and stability through conflict resolution, in fact, they are respected for the way they handle issues and resolve them amicably.
“Traditional Institutions are led by people who are knowledgeable and revered by their people.”
“The Traditional Rulers possess qualities such as experience and wisdom and give advice that prevents and solve conflicts,” he said.
However, Ganduje went on to say that knowing the role of the traditional institutions towards national development made his administration create additional emirates.
He added that the aim is to harness their contributions and potentials with the aim of bringing more development to society.