diff --git a/conf/layer.conf b/conf/layer.conf
index 36650f9..4dd9d28 100644
--- a/conf/layer.conf
+++ b/conf/layer.conf
@@ -15,5 +15,3 @@ LAYERDEPENDS_dpdk = "core"
 # cause compatibility issues with other layers
 LAYERVERSION_dpdk = "1"
 LAYERSERIES_COMPAT_dpdk = "rocko sumo thud"
-
-require ${LAYERDIR}/conf/include/maintainers.inc