 Derrick John (Photo: Office of the President/ July 11, 2022)</p>
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Newly-elected Chairman of the National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) Derrick John (Photo: Office of the President/ July 11, 2022)
John, who previously served as the NTC Chairman in 2012, acknowledged that many issues are longstanding. He, however, believes that incremental progress is being made and the new Executive Committee will be able to advance the progress.
The NTC, according to the 2006 Amerindian Act, is tasked with promoting good governance in villages, preparing plans to aid sustainable development, promoting the recognition and use of indigenous languages, advising the subject minister on several issues, inter alia.
To execute these functions, resources- be it personnel or funds- are needed. In the past, John conceded that the NTC grappled with budget cuts that constrained its work.
Now, however, the Toshao opined that once a “comprehensive plan” for intended work is presented to the government, the resources needed will be provided. He was reassured of this support by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who pledged his support to the NTC on Monday at the conference’s opening ceremony.
During his tenure as Chairman, Toshao John is expected to be instrumental in the consultative process needed for the review of the Amerindian Act.
