Vice-President Shettima has reiterated the value of the traditional institutions to the political development of Nigeria.
He spoke on Wednesday to a delegation led by the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Rtd. Justice Sidi Bage Muhamamad.
Vice President Shettima expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers, the Government and people of the State for their love and support to President Tinubu during the last electioneering campaign.
Acknowledging the role of the traditional rulers, he said “you are the custodian of our rich cultural heritage, the people listen to you more than us because you are the closest to the people. We appreciate you and value you because you are our link to the past.”
While urging the people of the State to be peaceful in order to develop, the VP said Nasarawa State is home to all the solid minerals in the country.
“if we productively utilize our solid minerals, Nasarawa can be to the North what Lagos is to the South-West and can be the engine room in this region because of its proximity to the FCT; opportunities abound more in Nasarawa State”, he added.
In the delegation of the Nasarawa State were fist Class Emirs, Chiefs and other prominent sons of Nasarawa State.
