Lawal presents staff of office to 19 emirs

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal.

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

According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the coronation and presentation ceremony was held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital, on Saturday.

Addressing the gathering, the governor 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 needed to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

“The staff of office being presented 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,” he said.

“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.”

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Lawal, who recognised the importance of royal palaces as centres of traditional authority and community engagement, reaffirmed his administration’s 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,” he added.

Following their oaths of office, the governor presented staff of office to 11 first-class emirs and eight second-class emirs.

He also urged the royal fathers to establish a productive partnership between their respective emirates and the state government.

Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, urged the newly coronated emirs to remain loyal to constituted authority.

He also encouraged them to respect and uphold the dignity of the traditional institution while discharging their responsibilities.