Lalong restates commitment to improving welfare of traditional rulers

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has again restated his commitment to improving the welfare of traditional rulers in the state.

Lalong gave the commitment at the installation and presentation of staff of office to three traditional rulers , whose Chiefdoms were upgraded to third class status, in Langtang North Local Government Area.

They are the Ponzhi Gani, retired Col. Dauda Nimyel, the Ponzhi Timmwat, Mr Nicholas Musa and the Ponzhi Bwarat, retired Compt. Ponfa Baha.

Speaking on Thursday at the ceremony at the Ponzhi Tarok’s Palace in the local government, Lalong said he was determined to strengthen the traditional institutions to discharge their duties diligently.