By Success Kanayo Uchime
The Nigerian Government is making concerted efforts to recognize the traditional institution in the country. This is as a result of the proposed bill it’ll soon present to the National Assembly next year.
The nation’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan stated this on Monday December 27 during the formal coronation ceremony of HRH, King Lot Justin Ogiasa, Oke X, as the Obanema of Otuoke Kingdom in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State.
He said his administration will present before the National Assembly next year, a bill that will grant the traditional institution in the country due recognition in the nation's constitution.
He noted that while traditional rulers nationwide play key roles in engendering peace and development in the country, there is no national law that accords them constitutional recognition.
"I will work with the National Assembly to give proper recognition to the traditional institution in Nigeria. There is no national law that recognizes the traditional rulers, who play key roles in the unity and development of our country, and we have to correct this. I will submit a bill on this before the National Assembly next year," the President said.
In his remarks, Governor Timipre Silver of Bayelsa State said all Bayelsans are proud of President Jonathan's emergence as commander in chief of Nigeria from a little community as Otuoke, and are totally in support of his bid to return to office as President in 2011.
Other dignitaries at occasion included First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Gov. Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, Bayelsa Dep Gov, Hon. Wenimipre Seibarugu, members of the National Assembly, members of the Bayelsa executive council and legislature, HRM King Alfred Diette-Spiff, and presidential aides.
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