From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Managing Director of the Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC), Alhaji Labaran Lumo Dundaye, the Sardaunan Dundaye, has appealed to the Federal Government, state governments and the National Assembly to clearly define the roles of traditional institutions in the amended Nigerian Constitution.
Dundaye said traditional rulers played important roles in national affairs and deserved constitutional recognition to enable them to contribute more effectively to decision-making in the country.
He described traditional rulers as fathers to all and called on the federal and state governments to improve their welfare.
He noted that the Sokoto State Government was making efforts to strengthen its relationship with traditional institutions through plans to reconstruct their palaces, improve their welfare packages and keep them separate from partisan politics.
Dundaye spoke in Sokoto on Tuesday when he led the management and staff of the SSMC to congratulate Alhaji Hayatu Jibo Dallatu, the District Head of Tudun Wada and Sarkin Gabas of Tudun Wada in Sokoto metropolis, on his recent appointment by Governor Ahmed Aliyu following a recommendation by the Sokoto Sultanate Council.
The delegation, which included members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), was warmly received by the district head and members of his entourage.
Dundaye explained that the visit was organised to celebrate the appointment of their professional colleague to the traditional institution.
He described Dallatu as a distinguished media professional known for his integrity, dedication, patience and resilience.
He also commended the Sokoto State Government and the Sultanate Council for finding him worthy of the traditional position.
Also speaking, the Chairperson of NAWOJ in Sokoto State, Hajiya Aisha Madawaki, congratulated the new district head and prayed for Allah’s guidance and wisdom as he discharged his responsibilities.
In his response, Dallatu expressed appreciation to the management and staff of the SSMC and the state chapter of NAWOJ for the visit.
He pledged to discharge his duties diligently and emulate the exemplary lifestyle of his late father, assuring the people of Tudun Wada that he would not disappoint them.
Dallatu also thanked the Sokoto State Government for approving the reconstruction of the district head’s palace.
SSMC Delegation Condoles with Ambassador Wurno.
In a related development, the delegation visited the residence of Ambassador Abubakar Shehu Wurno to condole with him over the recent death of his younger brother, Aminu Shehu Wurno.
Prayers were offered for the repose of the deceased’s soul.
In response, Ambassador Wurno thanked the delegation for the condolence visit and prayed for Allah to reward its members abundantly.
