Governor Lawal presents staff of office and official vehicles to 19 Zamfara emirs

Governor Dauda Lawal honored 19 emirs in Zamfara State by presenting them with staff of office and official vehicles during a ceremony at the Trade Fair Complex in the state capital, Gusau. The event included His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Etsu Nupe, and Emir of Gwandu among the attendees. Following their oath of office, Governor Lawal awarded 11 first-class emirs and eight second-class emirs with staff of office.

Each newly coronated emir received a GAC ULTRA SUV (2025/2026 model), a MIKANO ZNA HILUX vehicle, and an EV ANTIQUE MODEL car (DDP). These vehicles were provided to assist the emirs in their travels and to help them better connect with their communities. Governor Lawal emphasized that the ceremony acknowledged the traditional institution as an integral part of society and an essential partner in fostering peace, stability, and development.

He assured the emirs that they would be held accountable for governing their respective domains fairly, wisely, and with integrity. The governor expressed confidence that the emirs would uphold justice and ensure their traditional institutions remained accessible to all community members. Lawal also reaffirmed the administration's dedication to reconstructing and rehabilitating the remaining royal palaces, which serve as centers of traditional authority and community engagement.

Furthermore, he encouraged a strong partnership between the emirates and the State Government, urging the emirs to remain loyal to the authority and respect the dignity of the traditional institution.