By Victor Akaa.
The Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) has organized a transformative leadership retreat for traditional rulers at the scenic Fifth Chukker Polo Club and Resort in Kaduna.
The five-day seminar which started from May 20 to 25, 2024 was aimed to empower traditional leaders from the South West geopolitical zone, with a focus on Osun State, to promote peace, security, and harmonious relationships within their domains had a theme “Traditional Institutions and Contemporary Security Challenges in Nigeria.”
Presenting His keynote address, His Royal Highness, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, Emir of Zazzau, who was the Special Guest of Honour, whilst declaring the historic retreat open, urged members to imbibe the culture of fostering harmonious cooperation, peace and unity. He said peace and security can be achieved through deliberate actions by the stakeholders.
The seminar featured intellectually stimulating activities, including insightful paper presentations by esteemed intellectuals, academicians, seasoned security experts, and senior retired military officers.
A notable highlight was the presentation of a scholarly book titled “Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai and the Modernization of the Nigerian Army 2015-2021,” authored by Associate Professor Husseini Jibrin.
The participants in the seminar also visited key locations, including the Jaji military cantonment and the Emir of Zazzau’s Palace in Zaria, providing a practical glimpse into security and traditional leadership.
The event concluded with a grand ceremony featuring the presentation of certificates of attendance, followed by a tour of notable sites in Kaduna.
The evening was crowned with a vibrant dinner night, showcasing performances by the Kaduna State Cultural Dance Troupe, Makadan Sarkin Zazau, and Fati Niger, celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
The seminar brought together seasoned senior military officers, security experts, members of the academia, and traditional rulers, emphasizing the importance of empowering traditional institutions in contemporary society.
By engaging traditional leaders in critical conversations, the TBRC has highlighted their essential roles in fostering a peaceful, secure, informed, and cohesive nation.
Source: Facebook| SK Usman
