The Emirate Council of Lafia in Nasarawa State has announced its decision to confer the traditional title of Gwarzon Matan Jahar Nasarawa on the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in recognition of her leadership, public service, and advocacy for women’s rights.
The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I.
The letter described the minister’s leadership and public service record as central to the honour, stating: “This honour is in recognition of your noble heritage and exemplary leadership. You were born prestigious, brought up prestigious, and have maintained that prestige in service to our nation.”
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It also highlighted her career across key public institutions, from her tenure as Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, to Minister of State for Police Affairs and her current role as Minister of Women Affairs.
“Your trajectory in public service is truly inspiring, from your transformational leadership as Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, to Minister of State for Police Affairs, and now as a full Cabinet Minister of Women Affairs,” the letter stated.
The Emirate Council further commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim’s advocacy for women’s rights and representation, noting: “You have championed the cause of women in this country. You have stood firmly in defence of the rights of women, and under your leadership, women now have a stronger voice in Nigeria.”
The letter said the title was intended to recognise her courage, resilience and service to women.
“It is for these reasons that the Lafian Bare-Bari Emirate Council found you most worthy of this prestigious title as a symbol of courage, resilience and service to womanhood,” it noted.
The Emir congratulated the minister on the recognition and conveyed the council’s regards.
The title’s conferment adds a traditional dimension to recognition of the minister’s public service and advocacy for women in Nigeria.
