NWRA June Session: Traditional Leaders Urged To Collaborate With Communities For Meaningful Development
By Anne-Valien Berinyuy
The Anglophone crisis has scattered communities, leaving traditional leaders far from their villages, which is hurting development. Many areas now feel empty because traditional authorities are not present, causing villagers to move away to escape the crisis.
During the June session of the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA), which was held with the theme:Budget Orientation Debate: Update of first Semester 2025, members of the North West House of Chiefs expressed their dissatisfaction with the level of development in these villages, and the absence of projects from the Regional Assembly.
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Fon Kevin Yakum, House Of Chiefs President |
To address this, the President of the North West House of Chiefs, HRM Fon Kiven, urged traditional leaders to collaborate with their communities, and cultural and development associations. He emphasized that this teamwork is crucial for the growth of their villages.
Fon Kiven also shared other concerns raised by the House of Chiefs.
"Traditional rulers are worried about their communities and the region. They are particularly concerned about security as they wish to return to their palaces,"he said.
He added that these important issues affect not just the House of Chiefs but the entire region and country.
"We are unhappy that some traditional leaders are away from their palaces, and we want them back. We also want to ensure that communities lacking projects receive attention in the 2026 NWRA budget."
Fon Kiven mentioned that they have formed a team to focus on projects important to the House of Chiefs.
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Traditional Rulers At The House Of Cheifs |
With many traditional leaders comfortable away from their villages, especially those in government roles, there are growing calls for them to set aside personal interests and work for the common good of their people.
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Traditional Rulers In Session |
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