By Blessing Fali
The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday passed a bill seeking to provide gratuity and death benefits for traditional rulers, including Emirs and Chiefs, in the state.
The bill seeks to amend the Adamawa State Chiefs, Appointment and Deposition, Amendment Law, 2024, to make provisions for gratuity and death benefits for Chiefs and Emirs.
The passage followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, chaired by Hon. Kefas Calvin, representing Toungo Constituency.
Hon. Calvin commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for sponsoring the bill, describing the amendment as a positive step towards supporting traditional rulers in the state.
The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Buba Jidjiwa, representing Jada Mbula Constituency, also commended the committee for its work. He said traditional institutions play an important role in preserving the culture, norms and values of society.
He urged lawmakers to support the bill in the interest of traditional rulers and also applauded Governor Fintiri for initiating the amendment.
The Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, representing Demsa Constituency, moved the motion for the passage of the bill, which was seconded by Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, representing Mayo-Belwa Constituency.
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