President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to traditional rulers to assist in sensitising their people towards peaceful elections in 2015.
Jonathan made the appeal in Abuja on Monday in his address at the 7th General Assembly of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.
The President was represented by Vice- President Namadi Sambo at the 7th general assembly of the NCTRN with the theme ‘Sustaining the natural mandate of the traditional institutions in contemporary Nigeria’.
Jonathan acknowledged the unifying force and the tremendous contributions of the traditional rulers in maintaining peace in the country.
The President said, “As royal fathers and traditional rulers, such a time calls for your wise counsel and the enlightenment of your subjects as well as prayers to ensure hitch-free and successful elections across the federation.
“The role of the traditional institutions as the custodian of our rich cultural heritage has contributed immensely to ensuring high moral standard amongst the citizenry and must be greatly appreciated.”
He called on the royal fathers to assist governments at all levels to end security challenges in the country.
Jonathan said government was doing its best in uplifting the socio-economic status of Nigerians through job and wealth creation mechanisms.
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, said the commitment of the royal fathers to the peace, unity, justice and stability of the nation.
He urged government to positively look into their recommendations.
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