Bill on establishment of national council for traditional rulers scales second reading in Senate

A bill on the establishment of the National Council for Traditional Rulers, formalising their roles and recognition passed its second reading in the Senate on Thursday.

The bill’s general principles were presented by the Senator representing Jos District, Simon Lalong, at the plenary in Abuja.

The debate elicited concerns from lawmakers, particularly regarding potential conflicts of responsibility with elected political officers at local government councils.

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