Gov. Lawal presents staff of office, vehicles to 19 Zamfara emirs

Governor Dauda Lawal has presented staff of office and official vehicles to 19 emirs in Zamfara State.

The coronation and presentation ceremony took place at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital.

Dignitaries in attendance included His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, the Etsu Nupe, and the Emir of Gwandu.

After their oaths of office, Governor Lawal presented staff of office to 11 first-class emirs and eight second-class emirs.

Each newly coronated emir also received 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 their travels and help them engage more closely with their communities.

In his remarks, Governor Lawal said 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.

He noted that the ceremony also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to giving traditional rulers the recognition and institutional support they need to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

He said, “The staff of office being presented today signifies the authority entrusted to you by the State.

“It also represents a responsibility to govern your respective domains with fairness, wisdom, integrity, and compassion.

“I expect every emir to carry out their responsibilities without discrimination, uphold justice, and ensure that the traditional institution remains accessible to all members of the community.

“Our people must find guidance, fairness, and reassurance in their traditional rulers.

“Recognising the importance of royal palaces as centres of traditional authority and community engagement, I reaffirm our commitment to completing the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the remaining royal palaces.

“This is part of our broader effort to strengthen these institutions and improve the conditions in which traditional rulers carry out their responsibilities.

“We are also providing official vehicles to the 19 emirs. These include GAC ULTRA SUVs (2025/2026 models), MIKANO ZNA HILUX vehicles, and EV ANTIQUE MODEL cars (DDP).

“This provision is intended to facilitate travel across your respective emirates, encourage closer engagement with your communities, and improve coordination with government institutions.

“I expect these vehicles to be properly maintained and used responsibly in support of your official duties.”

The governor also 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. He also encouraged them to respect and uphold the dignity of the traditional institution as they discharge their duties.