The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has allocated lands to members of the FCT Council of Traditional Rulers and waived all statutory fees for their land titles. The ceremony, held in Abuja on Friday, was in line with directives from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike noted that it would be unfair to ask traditional rulers to pay for land they have inhabited for generations. He also pledged to provide utility vehicles to all traditional rulers in the FCT to support their duties.
Key Points:
- The fee waiver and land allocation are in recognition of the traditional rulers' role as indigenous people of the FCT.
- Wike commended the traditional rulers for ensuring the "most peaceful" Area Council elections in the territory's history.
- The minister pledged to provide utility vehicles to all FCT traditional rulers to aid their community work.
- Infrastructure projects in satellite towns, including the Airport-Kuje road and Bwari-Zuba link road, are ongoing.
- The Ona of Abaji and Chairman of the Council, Adamu Yunusa, expressed gratitude and pledged support for government policies.
As the federal government strengthens ties with traditional institutions, Wike's gesture recognizes the role of traditional rulers in maintaining peace and stability while providing them with tangible support for their community leadership.
Sources: The Punch
