Include Roles Of Traditional Rulers In Constitution – SSMC MD Appeals To FG, NASS

From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

The Managing Director of the Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC), Alhaji Labaran Lumo Dundaye, Sardaunan Dundaye, has appealed to the Federal Government, State Governments and the National Assembly to spell out the responsibilities of traditional institutions in the amended national constitution.

Dundaye said traditional rulers are playing a very good role in national affairs and should be part of the Constitution so they can be part of decision-making in Nigeria, describing them as fathers to all.

He also called on other state governments and the Federal Government to give traditional rulers total welfare, noting that the Sokoto State Government is trying its best to establish good relationship with traditional institutions with plans for reconstruction of their houses, improved welfare package and disassociating traditional institutions from politics.

He spoke in Sokoto on Tuesday when he led the management and staff of the corporation to felicitate Alhaji Hayatu Jibo Dallatu, District Head of Tudun Wada, Sarkin Gabas of Tudun Wada in Sokoto Metropolis, who was recently appointed by Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, sequel to the recommendation of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto.

The delegation, which included members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), was warmly received by the District Head and members of his entourage.

Dundaye said the delegation was at the palace to celebrate with their professional colleague on his recent appointment to the traditional institution.

He described Hayatu Jibo Dallatu as a distinguished professional in the media industry, known for his integrity, dedication, patience and resilience, and commended the Sokoto State Government and the Sultanate Council for finding him worthy of the traditional title.

Also speaking, the Chairperson of NAWOJ, Sokoto State Chapter, Hajiya Aisha Madawaki, congratulated the new District Head and prayed for Allah’s guidance and wisdom in the discharge of his responsibilities.

In his response, the District Head of Tudun Wada, Hayatu Jibo Dallatu, expressed appreciation to the management and staff of SSMC and the NAWOJ State Chapter for the visit.

He pledged to discharge his duties diligently and emulate the exemplary lifestyle of his late father, assuring the people of Tudun Wada that he would not let them down.

Hayatu Jibo Dallatu also thanked the Sokoto State Government for approving the reconstruction of the District Head’s palace.

In a related development, the delegation visited the residence of Ambassador Abubakar Shehu Wurno to condole with him over the death of his younger brother, Aminu Shehu Wurno, who died recently.

Prayers were offered for the repose of the deceased’s soul.

Responding, Ambassador Abubakar Shehu Wurno thanked the delegation for the condolence visit and prayed to Allah to reward them abundantly.