Tinubu Issues Fresh Directives to Traditional Rulers Over Rising Insecurity

Traditional leaders are the closest connection between the government and the people, according to President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking on Friday in Lagos at the publication of the memoirs of His Royal Highness Oba (Dr) Samuel Olu Falae, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Tinubu called on monarchs to act as peacebuilding agents.

Traditional institutions are still essential to government, according to the president, who was represented at the event by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The closest connection between the government and the people is our royal fathers.

Tinubu declared, “Your palaces must continue to be centers of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and moral guidance.”

The president assigned the traditional leaders the responsibility of actively tackling the nation’s security issues and fostering harmony among various communities.

Beyond their ceremonial responsibilities, he continued, royal fathers must act as stabilizing forces in their realms, using their power to promote harmonious cohabitation and bolster social cohesiveness.

“Peace and security are collective responsibilities, not just the government’s,” Tinubu declared.

Additionally, he urged monarchs to foster communication, deter violence, and improve unity among their realms.

The ceremony, which included political figures, traditional leaders, and members of the diplomatic community, was billed by the President as a reflection on Oba Falae’s leadership, service, and national ethos rather than just a formal book launch.

He praised Oba Falae’s legacy in public service, economic management, and cultural leadership and characterized him as a link between tradition and contemporary government.

From his stewardship as finance minister to his current position as the Olu-Abo of Ilu-Abo in Ondo State, Tinubu described Falae’s career as a unique combination of traditional authority and technical discipline.