Constitution’s missing institutions (I)

The article considers why Nigeria continues to rely on traditional institutions for difficult governance work while remaining uncertain about where those institutions belong within the country's constitutional architecture. It follows Kaduna State's review of the salaries and allowances of its traditional rulers and the introduction of a dedicated security allowance for its emirates and chiefdoms. According to the Kaduna State Government, the new security allowance is intended to strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and support security agencies in tackling crime and security threats. The government described traditional institutions as important partners in grassroots security.

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