During the ceremony on Sunday in the palace of Sa\u2019Peyi of Garki, Alhaji Usman Nga Kupi, the council appreciated the MacArthur Foundation for their development work in the FCT which has helped build the capacity of the indigenes on their cultural, social, economic, and political rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MacArthur Foundation<\/a> works in the country by supporting Nigerian-led efforts<\/em><\/strong> to reduce corruption, promote good governance, and advance gender equity and social inclusion in the six geopolitical zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Foundation\u2019s grantees in the country include Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC)<\/a> and the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof. Palfrey, on his part acknowledged the traditional institution for its importance in nation-building<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe at MacArthur Foundation, honour and respect the important role played by traditional institutions in Nigeria and around the world, in maintaining law and order, settling disputes, encouraging education, and encouraging healthy behaviours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe see you as the foundation of society that survives, in every transition of government in Nigeria and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMacArthur Foundation is a global foundation, and whether we are at home in the United States of America in Chicago, or Abuja, we acknowledge and honour indigenous communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cAs a traditional institution, we can affirm that these efforts have touched our lives as Original Inhabitants in several respects.\u201d, the Traditional Council said in an address of welcome delivered by Secretary of the Garki Kingdom, Lazarus Nyaholo.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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