\n The House of Representatives has pledged to support the traditional leaders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), promising improved financial assistance and efforts to resolve their issues.\n<\/p>\n
\n Hon. Frederick Agbedi, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, provided this commitment when he engaged interactively with the FCT Traditional Council in Abuja on Monday.\n<\/p>\n
\n Agbedi recognized the significant contribution of traditional leaders in maintaining culture, ensuring safety, resolving disputes, and fostering community growth. He informed the council about the committee’s readiness to seek legal support for allocating five percent of Area Council resources to traditional entities. Additionally, he committed to looking into elevating traditional positions and establishing new chieftaincies to boost their efficiency.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We acknowledge and value the significant part played by traditional leaders in promoting harmony and stability within the FCT. Your efforts towards local progress are indispensable,” said Agbedi.\n<\/p>\n
\n He pointed out that the present financial structure doesn’t specifically allow for this kind of funding since resources are mainly set aside for infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social services. He stressed that assigning money to conventional bodies would necessitate revisiting legislation and altering policies accordingly.\n<\/p>\n
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\n Abegi also revealed that a bill regarding the establishment of Area Council Administrations has successfully completed its initial reading in the House of Representatives. He reassured the council that his team will collaborate with key parties involved to find solutions for the issues faced by traditional leaders, which may include providing them with potential financial assistance.\n<\/p>\n
\n In reply, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa (the leader of Abaji Chiefdom within the FCT Traditional Council) pointed out the financial difficulties faced by his organization. He mentioned that all 17 ranked chiefdoms spread over the six Area Councils encounter significant issues because they do not receive sufficient financing and lack proper legal backing to enhance their functioning. To tackle these problems, he requested the enforcement of a policy where five percent of local government resources would be allocated to them, similar to practices seen in certain regions.\n<\/p>\n
\n In the meantime, Hon. Inombek Abiante voiced his dissatisfaction with how the native FCT inhabitants have been treated, whereas Hon. Jonathan Gwefwi took issue with the resettlement procedure, denouncing the removal of individuals from their homelands without providing suitable replacement locations.\n<\/p>\n
\n The House Committee confirmed ongoing communication and assistance to the traditional leaders, ensuring their roles are acknowledged within the comprehensive governance structure of the FCT and its Area Councils.\n<\/p>\n
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