The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the monarchs were those upgraded to third-class status in Kwara South Senatorial District. Abeeb urged the upgraded monarchs to run an open door administration by according due recognition and respect to their subjects. Oladipo, who congratulated the monarchs over their upgrading, urged them not to relent in justifying the government’s gesture. Adeyemi, in his response, called for more recognition for traditional rulers toward ensuring the effective and efficient discharge of their responsibilities. “Traditional rulers nowadays bear the brunt in settling domestic issues and communal crisis.

Source: The Guardian July 30, 2018 18:11 UTC