Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has presented staff of office and official vehicles to 19 newly coronated emirs in the state. The ceremony took place at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital, and was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, and the Emir of Gwandu. The event marked a significant milestone in the state's traditional institution.
During the ceremony, Governor Lawal presented staff of office to 11 first-class emirs and eight second-class emirs, following their oaths of office. The staff of office symbolizes the authority entrusted to the emirs by the state and represents a responsibility to govern their respective domains with fairness, wisdom, integrity, and compassion. The governor emphasized the importance of upholding justice and ensuring that the traditional institution remains accessible to all community members.
In addition to the staff of office, each newly coronated emir received three official vehicles: a GAC ULTRA SUV (2025/2026 model), a MIKANO ZNA HILUX vehicle, and an EV ANTIQUE MODEL car (DDP). The vehicles are intended to support the emirs' travels and facilitate closer engagement with their communities. The governor stressed the need for the vehicles to be properly maintained and used responsibly in support of official duties.
Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration's commitment to giving traditional rulers the recognition and institutional support they need to carry out their responsibilities effectively. He noted that the ceremony reflected his administration's recognition of the traditional institution as an enduring part of society and an important partner in promoting peace, stability, and development. The governor also emphasized the importance of royal palaces as centers of traditional authority and community engagement.
The governor announced that his administration is committed to completing the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the remaining royal palaces. This effort aims to strengthen traditional institutions and improve the conditions in which traditional rulers carry out their responsibilities. The governor urged the royal fathers to build a productive partnership between their emirates and the State Government.
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, urged the newly coronated emirs to remain fully loyal to the authority and respect the dignity of the traditional institution as they discharge their duties. The Sultan's remarks underscored the importance of unity and cooperation between traditional rulers and the state government.
The presentation ceremony marked a significant milestone in Zamfara State's traditional institution, with the governor's administration demonstrating its commitment to empowering traditional rulers. The event concluded with the governor's assurance of continued support for the traditional institution and his expectation that the emirs would carry out their responsibilities with fairness, wisdom, and integrity.
Key points
- Governor Lawal presents staff of office and official vehicles to 19 Zamfara emirs.
- The ceremony reaffirms the administration's commitment to traditional institutions.
- The governor urges emirs to build partnerships with the State Government.
