The Kebbi Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has directed all emirate councils, district heads, and village heads to halt the conferment of traditional titles without prior approval from the ministry.

The directive is contained in a circular signed by Abubakar Mansur-Tuga, deputy director of administration, in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.

The circular said the directive followed complaints about titles being awarded without adherence to established guidelines and regulations.

“The conferment of traditional titles must uphold the integrity, dignity, and longstanding traditions associated with such positions.

“In line with ongoing reforms, no title should be granted under any circumstances without clearance from the ministry,” it said.

The circular also ordered the reversal of all titles conferred in the past two months that did not comply with due process.

“Beneficiaries of such titles are to be notified of the withdrawal immediately. This measure is aimed at restoring sanity and dignity in the award of traditional titles,” it stated.

The circular urged all traditional institutions to ensure that future conferment was conducted with proper decorum and in strict compliance with the law.

(NAN)