Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has commended traditional rulers across the state for their active roles in maintaining peace and harmony in their respective domains.
The governor gave the commendation when he received a delegation of traditional rulers, led by the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, who paid him a condolence visit at the Government House in Minna.
Governor Bago thanked the traditional rulers for their visit and expression of sympathy, describing their gesture as a demonstration of leadership and solidarity with the government and people of the state.
He particularly commended the traditional institutions for their support and cooperation with his administration, especially in maintaining law and order through ward and village heads across the state.
The governor described the death of 37 artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, as unfortunate, noting that the incident had attracted significant local and international attention.
Governor Bago also appreciated the Emirs, particularly the Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago, for their efforts in ensuring that their communities remained calm following the incident.
Credit: channelstv.com
