YOLA — A new code of conduct to prescribe the rules, values, and practices governing the conduct and behaviour of traditional rulers and institutions in the Adamawa state has been unveiled.
The code of conduct comprises the brief history of the Emirates in Adamawa, values, qualities, duties of traditional rulers and their rules as well as dress code.
The code was developed by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Council of Emirs and Chiefs with support from the European EU and British Council.
Unveiling the code at the Conference Hall Government House Yola Tuesday, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri noted that royal fathers are architects of peace enterprise.
Represented by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Japhet Gajere assured that the contents of the code of conduct will be implemented.
In her remark, Ambassador of the European Union, Samuela Isopi observed that the document will among other things promote peace and reconciliation in Adamawa.
Isopi hoped that the document would be implemented to the fullest and asked the traditional rulers to provide a framework for community engagements.
Also speaking, the National Programme Manager of Managing Conflict in Nigeria (MCN), Prof Muhammad Tabiu said it is the first time such a document was developed.
He said the MCN has engaged and trained seven hundred traditional rulers on mediation and conflict management and has worked on issues of reconciliation between farmers and herders in the state.
Earlier in his welcome address, Lamido Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustafa represented by the Emir of Mubi Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu pledged to utilize the contents of the document.
In their separate goodwill messages, the other seven first-class Emirs and Chiefs appreciated the EU for cooperating with Nigeria in managing conflict and promised that traditional rulers will complement their efforts.
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