On his part, the commissioner for information and culture, Yakubu Ahmed, recalled that some states had already domesticated the Act.
Governor Nasir Idris has approved N675 million for furniture allowance to the 21 elected local council chairpersons.
He said collaboration with traditional institutions was necessary, given the role of the royal fathers in maintaining peace among their subjects.
“Very reassuring that our citizens are behind us, but they want reforms and they want them very quickly.”
His aide, Ahmed Idris, quoted him as making the appeal when the district head of Aliero, Umar Dodo, paid Sallah homage.
