Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad and the Deji of Akure kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, on Thursday confered on the issue of insecurity in Nigeria.
Oba Aladetoyinbo, who visited his counterpart in Sokoto, appreciated the Sultan for his stabilizing role on national security matters.
The Deji, who was accompanied by his Olori, Olufunmilayo, stated that “consistent development and economic growth will elude the nation if the atmosphere of insecurity persist.
“Your Eminence, traditional rulers must be given constitutional roles to enable us play more proactive roles in stemming budding issues that threaten our national security before they escalate into uncontrollable problems such as we now have on our hands”, the monarch said.
From Left: Ondo SSG, Sunday Abegunde; former SGF, Chief Olu Falae; Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad; Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo; Olori Olufunmilayo Aladetoyinbo and Engr. Tunji Ariyomo
Speaking, the Sultan thanked the visiting traditional ruler for taking the initiative in the interest of lasting peace.
“Kabiyesi, for you to be here at this time of our history means a lot. Your presence in Sokoto speaks volume about your unrelenting quest for lasting peace and harmony in Nigeria.
“We should look at our diversity and convert it to an advantage because God almighty that allowed us to be together in the same country does not make mistakes,” he added.
The Sultan who assured his guest of his presence in Akure in September at the forthcoming Ulefunta festival, vowed to continue to consult widely and work with government and other traditional rulers across the country towards ensuring a lasting peace between herdsmen and their host communities.
On Deji’s entourage were ex-Secretary to Government of the Federation and former Minister of Finance, Chief Olu Falae, Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, Special Adviser to Ondo Governor on Public Utilities, Engr. Tunji Ariyomo, the Edemo of Akure, High Chief Afolabi Fayehun among others.
Engr Falae, Edemo of Akure, the Sultan, Engr Ariyomo and Chief Imam of Akure
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