Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have jointly urged the state’s traditional rulers to practice “selfless leadership,” according to a report by Punch Nigeria.
Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, and Governor Fubara, who assumed office in 2023, addressed the monarchs during a meeting in Rivers State, emphasizing the need for leaders who place community interests above personal gain.
The two officials called on the traditional rulers to set an example for their subjects by prioritising public welfare, promoting transparency, and avoiding actions that could be perceived as self‑servicing.
In Nigeria, traditional rulers—often referred to as monarchs—play a cultural and advisory role in local governance, acting as custodians of customs and as intermediaries between the government and grassroots communities.
The appeal by Jonathan and Fubara reflects a broader push for ethical leadership within the state, aiming to strengthen trust between the populace and its leaders and to foster development that benefits all residents of Rivers State.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>