Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, today joined his fellow Nigerian Governors at the National Executive Committee meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), held in Lagos.

The meeting, themed “The Traditional Institution: The Imperative of its Inclusion in Effective and Efficient Governance in Nigeria,” brought together eminent traditional rulers and senior government officials from across the country.

The session focused on strengthening collaboration between traditional institutions and the three tiers of government to tackle security challenges, promote unity, and advance inclusive national development. Participants underscored the vital role of traditional rulers as key partners in governance, peacebuilding, and grassroots transformation across Nigeria.

The high-level gathering was co-chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was represented by the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma. Also present was the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.

Other Governors who attended include Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Usman Ododo of Kogi, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Bassey Otu of Cross River, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, and Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, among others.