Full details of Tinubu's meeting with Sultan, Ooni, others emerge

President Bola Tinubu met with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa on Friday, June 9.

According to TVC News, the development was part of the custom of the traditional rulers in facilitating the leaders of the country whenever there is a change in its leadership.

The council of the traditional rulers was led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'adu Abubakar, and the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who are both co-chairs of the council.

During the visit, the traditional rulers assured President Tinubu of their full commitment and support in ensuring that his administration succeed.

The report has it that the monarchs noted that the emergence of President Tinubu as Nigeria's leader came at a difficult time in the history of the country, but in the few days of resuming office, he has shown the capacity and competence needed to govern the country.

They also offered to support his administration to achieve the goals it has set for itself, adding that they were all professionals that were qualified and had excelled in different fields of life and can contribute to building a nation.

Joining the president in receiving the traditional rulers were Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.