The Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi has sought the overhaul of law on divorce clauses especially on the welfare of the children and women from their fathers and former husbands.
Abdullahi lamented that many husbands divorce their wives and abandon their biological children who later become societal vices.
The Royal Father, who made these remarks yesterday (Wednesday, November 6) while addressing members of the Kebbi State Law Reform Commission (KLRC) led by its Chairman, Justice Samaila Haruna-Rasheed (rtd), at his palace in Yauri town, said: “I am happy about the visit of the Commission today. I want to  assure you that the Emirate would support the Commission especially on the law on divorce (with regard to) how they would be taking care of the children.
“Many men would just divorce their wives whom they have spent like 30 years or more with, without any sympathy or arrangements for the children in terms of their welfare and who will be taking care of them. This usually becomes a problem for society.”
Speaking on the quest for a constitutional role for traditional rulers, Emir Yauri noted that one of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries has successfully done that, urging stakeholders across the country to correct the anomaly.
He recalled that in the past, in the days of the Late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sadauna, traditional rulers were recognized and properly consulted before the Government took decisions on any issue.
Earlier, Chairman Law Reform Commission,Justice Samaila Haruna-Rasheed told the Emir and his Councilors that they were in the palace to solicit his support and his contribution to law reforms in the State.
Rasheed explained that many Holy Books which have been given to various prophets were for the guidance of the human race .
He appealed to the traditional ruler and people of Yauri Emirate to continue to support the administration of Governor Nasir Idris, the Governor of Kebbi State.
Earlier, the Secretary of the Commission, Barrister Rufa’i Aminu informed the Emir and his Council that the Law Reform Commission was inaugurated by the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris to review some laws which have been updated in line with the current situation in the Country.
He added that the Commission decided to visit all the traditional rulers in the State to give them an opportunity to make their contributions as well as the views of their subjects for comprehensive law reforms.
