His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Sambo Haruna II, Emir of Wase and Chairman of the Wase Traditional Council, alongside His Royal Highness Dr. Abubakar Buba Atare II, Emir of Tula, Gombe State, paid a courtesy and strategic visit to the Federal Character Commission (FCC) at its headquarters in Abuja. The royal fathers were warmly received by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Dr. Hulayyat Motunrayo Omidiran, and other top management of the Commission.
The visit was borne out of the Royal Fathers’ deep commitment to the welfare, unity, and progress of their people. The central purpose was to advocate for equitable distribution of national resources and strengthen grassroots development. They emphasized the need for fairness, justice, and balance in the allocation of federal appointments, projects, and opportunities.
Discussions centered on how federal policies and interventions can better reach the grassroots. Both Emirs made a strong case for more federal presence in Wase Emirate and Tula Emirate in areas including education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. They noted that traditional rulers remain critical stakeholders in ensuring government policies succeed at the community level.
The Royal Fathers pledged the support of their traditional institutions in partnering with the FCC to promote peace, national unity, and social cohesion. They emphasized that traditional institutions have a vital role to play in fostering unity and ensuring that government policies are understood and accepted at the grassroots level.
As fathers of their people, the Emirs used the platform to present the needs and aspirations of their communities. They stressed the importance of giving voice to the voiceless and ensuring that all ethnic groups and communities benefit from federal opportunities. The visit was described as a landmark engagement.
The visit of the Emirs to the Federal Character Commission marks an important step in advocating for equitable resource distribution and grassroots development. The engagement is expected to strengthen collaboration between traditional institutions and federal agencies. The Emirs’ commitment to the welfare of their people remains unwavering.
