Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged traditional rulers across the state to lead with humility, uphold integrity, and show deeper commitment to promoting good governance at the grassroots while balancing tradition with modernity.
According to a statement today, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Toyin Taiwo, made the call in Abeokuta, the state capital, during an orientation workshop organized for 72 newly installed royal fathers in the state. Speaking on the theme, “Traditional Rulers: The Harbingers of Good Governance,” the governor noted that royal fathers remain the first responders in cases of disputes and the primary custodians of justice and peace.
Also emphasizing that Obas are the moral compasses of communities and the living embodiments of the values, customs, and collective aspirations of the people, and traditional rulers play a vital role as the heart of governance, social order, and cultural identity, empowered by both customary laws and state legislation.
However, the communiqué noted that the workshop underscored the importance of traditional rulers in governance and their roles in promoting good governance within their communities.
