British Council trains 700 traditional rulers in mediation, conflict management
British Council Managing Conflict in Nigeria (MCN) has trained no fewer than 700 traditional rulers in Borno in mediation and conflict resolution.
The council founded by European Union (EU) embarked on the program to enhance peace in the State.
The National Programme Manager of MCN, Prof. Muhammad Tabiu, made this known on Friday in Maiduguri, during the launch of the Code of Conduct document for Traditional Rulers in the state.
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He said that the document was developed by the Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs and the state traditional Council, supported by the EU and British Council.
Tabiu said the document prescribed rules, values, and practices governing the conduct and behaviour of traditional rulers and institutions in Borno.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Alhaji Sugun Mai-Mele said that the initiative was in recognition of the important role traditional rulers play in the areas of peacebuilding, reconciliation and conflict mediation at the grassroots.
Mai-Mele who was represented by the Director of Emirates Affairs in the ministry, Alhaji Zanna Modu-Gubio, said the document encompassed the history, values, qualities and duties of traditional rulers in the state, among others.
Earlier, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Garba represented by the Waziri of Borno, Alhaji Yerima Mustapha, said all traditional rulers in the state would utilise the document as a guide to enhance peace and stability in the state.
In a goodwill message, the Sulhu (dialogue) Ambassador of Borno Emirate, Alhaji Abba Maisandari, expressed appreciation of the people of Borno to the EU and other partners for promoting peace and dialogue in the state and Nigeria in general.
The reports gathered that all eight emirates in the state signed an agreement to implement the document.
