BREAKING: Northern Traditional Rulers Council General Assembly Kicks Off Today in Kebbi

By Umar Faruk

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria

October 21, 2025(Series News Online)

The Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC) General Assembly is set to hold its highly anticipated meeting today in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. The gathering, which is being hosted by the Kebbi State Government under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, will bring together traditional rulers from across the northern region to discuss pressing issues affecting the area.

The meeting, which is taking place at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, will be chaired by the Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, assisted by his deputy, the Emir of Borno. Very Important Personalities in attendance include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), represented by the AIG Zone 10 Sokoto, among other heads of security agencies in the state.

The Planning Committee, led by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Garba Umar Dutsinmari, has confirmed that the theme of the gathering is "Strengthening Community Collaboration for Lasting Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria." The Northern Traditional Rulers Council is expected to deliberate on ways to promote peace, security, and development in the region.

According to sources, the council's vision is to ensure a peaceful, strong, united, and developed North. The council has resolved to continue giving maximum support to governments with visionary and people-oriented projects, viable policies, and developmental programs that impact the overall well-being of the North and the country at large. The meeting is also expected to emphasize the importance of maintaining the rule of law and the practice of true democracy.

Stay tuned for further updates.