Africazine:
Traditional rulers in Kaduna State have received a long-overdue salary increase after over 30 years of stagnation.
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Mamman-Lagos, announced that Governor Uba Sani approved a salary increase for traditional rulers, who had been earning ₦26,000 monthly. This decision aims to address longstanding welfare challenges and enhance grassroots administration and security.
Kaduna State’s Traditional Rulers Get Salary Boost
For more than three decades, village heads in Kaduna State received a monthly salary of ₦26,000. This situation persisted until recent intervention by the state government. Mamman-Lagos highlighted that the salary review was necessary to improve the welfare of traditional rulers.
Governor Uba Sani’s swift approval of the salary increase, which took only three minutes, underscores the urgency of addressing these welfare issues. The increase will benefit traditional rulers from village heads to the Emir of Zazzau.
Kaduna State: Key figures on Traditional Rulers’ Salaries
- ₦26,000 monthly salary for traditional rulers before increase
Strengthening Grassroots Administration and Security
The salary increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance grassroots administration and security in Kaduna State. Traditional rulers play a vital role in community engagement and information gathering, making their welfare crucial for effective governance.
Additionally, the state government plans to provide vehicles for traditional rulers lacking adequate transportation, further supporting their roles in local governance.
Upcoming Initiatives and Political Context
- Provision of vehicles for traditional rulers
- Focus on strengthening grassroots administration and security
- Engagement with traditional institutions ahead of the 2027 elections
The recent salary increase for traditional rulers in Kaduna State marks a significant step towards improving local governance and community welfare.
