Joy and appreciation continue to spread across the traditional institutions of Cross River North as High Chief Higgins Peters fulfilled yet another phase of his commitment to support traditional rulers in the region.
The second phase of the monthly stipend initiative has now been paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount rulers of the northern senatorial district covering three months of February, March and April. The support is paid in arrears of three monthly.
The initiative stems from a promise made by High Chief Higgins Peters on September 6, 2025, during the Bekwarra New Yam Festival where he was also honoured with a chieftaincy title. On that occasion, he pledged to augment the monthly stipends of the entire traditional rulers across the five local governments with ₦10,000 for Clan Heads and ₦20,000 for Paramount Rulers monthly. A gesture he committed to sustaining for life in recognition of the vital role traditional institutions play in community leadership, peace building, and cultural preservation.
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He first fulfilled the pledge on November 22, 2025, when he paid three months in advance covering November, December, and January to 120 traditional leaders across the district. The latest disbursement for February, March, and April represents the second phase of the initiative, further reinforcing his commitment to the welfare and dignity of traditional rulers in Cross River North.
A Paramount Ruler, while reacting to the gesture, expressed deep appreciation, noting that in over two decades on the traditional stool, he has never witnessed such consistent support from an individual for the traditional institution at any time in history of the state. The initiative reflects genuine respect and care for the custodians of culture and community leadership.
For many across the region, the gesture reflects the philosophy that has come to define High Chief Higgins Peters character as the natural leader of all time in the north.
His continued support for traditional institutions, individuals and communities has further strengthened his reputation as a key figure and a defining force of the modern socio-political landscape of Cross River State.
Long live the Emoma and Akpa Owo of Yala, and the Uni Ekpere (Destiny Helper) of Bekwarra Local Government.
