The Sultan of Sokoto, in his speech, stated that the traditional rulers will continue to preach peace and stability, justice, transparency and accountability and anti-corruption.
The Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunnusi Speaking for the South-West,thanked God for the safe return of the President from his medical vacation in London.
“From the South-West we thank God for your life and we pledge to support you from our communities because we are closer to our people,” he said.
“We will continue to preach to our people that we should continue to foster peace in our country, we will continue to caution our youths against hate speech.
“We cannot leave the development of the country all to the government but we have to work hand in hand. We assure you that we support all your initiatives.”
The Jaja of Opobo, speaking for the South-South, urged the President to quickly fix the economy.
“The economy has to be fixed. Coming from the region that produces the mainstay of the economy, even though the country will soon diversify the economy, before we diversify let’s protect the one that we still have,” he said.
“We are pleased to work for peace and stability of the region so that we can all see the benefits of the commodity.”
Chairman of South-East Traditional Council, Eberechi Dike Speaking for the South-East, , revealed that the region prayed for the safe return of the President.
“We prayed for you and you are back. We prayed for you because your agenda for Nigeria is good,” he said.
“As your children when we cry it is for you to ask us to stop crying that you will fix whatever is making us cry like the bad roads.”
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Speaking for the North-West, , said the traditional rulers identified with Buhari’s commitment to national security.
The Gbom Gwom Jos, Jacob Gyang, who spoke on behalf of the North-Central, told the President that at least 20 people were killed in Plateau State on Friday.
He commended Buhari for ordering the security agencies to fish out those responsible for the attacks and the reasons for the attack.
The Lamido Adamawa, Muhammadu Musdafa Speaking for the North-East, , said Nigerians were happy to have the President back.
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