Gov. Mutfwang Presents Vehicles To Traditional Rulers

The Plateau State government yesterday presented SUV vehicles to first-class traditional rulers in the state, describing the gesture as a demonstration of deep respect for the traditional institution.

The presentation ceremony took place at the Old Government House Rayfield, Jos.

Governor Mutfwang said traditional rulers remained an integral part of the leadership structure of the society.

“There is no gainsaying the fact that our traditional rulers have become part of the critical leadership structure of modern society. They have been there from time immemorial, and even though we have introduced other forms of governance, their critical role as community leaders has never been extinguished,” he stated.

The governor said the initiative was conceived in collaboration with the 17 local government councils in the state to provide comfort and mobility for the royal fathers, many of whom require adequate support to effectively carry out their responsibilities.

According to him, the presentation was the first phase of a broader effort to improve the welfare of traditional rulers across all categories in Plateau State.

The commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Ephraim Usman in his remarks said the presentation reflected the administration’s commitment to reposition traditional institutions for more effective service.

Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, expressed appreciation to the governor for recognising the importance of the traditional institution. He described the gesture as timely and appealed for continued attention to the welfare of traditional rulers across all categories.