Chieftaincy refers to a system of leadership where a chief or tribal leader has authority over a group of people. It is a traditional form of governance mostly found in tribal or indigenous communities.
The Director of Chieftaincy Matters in the Ministry of Justice, Olanrewaju Jaiyeola, will serve as the secretary. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
Mr. Kofi Dzamesi, the Minister for Chieftaincy Affairs, said they owed it a duty to themselves and posterity to protect the forest and water bodies. (citifmonline.com)
The panel is also expected to review the existing 1957 Declaration of Olubadan of Ibadanland, in line with the proposed change in chieftaincy institution in Ibadanland. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)