The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata, has described the process leading to the appointment of three new traditional rulers in the state as transparent, peaceful and conducted in strict compliance with due process.

Maifata said the unanimous selection of the new traditional rulers by the kingmakers of their respective chiefdoms demonstrated the confidence and acceptance of the people.

The commissioner disclosed that Governor Abdullahi A. Sule had approved the appointment of Idris Mohammed Baba as the Oche Agatu, Danjuma Aliyu Ipanago as the Osoku of Agaza, and Ahmed Maikori Rise as the Uerhea Ashe.

According to him, the three traditional rulers were unanimously selected by their respective kingmakers in accordance with the customs, traditions and established procedures governing chieftaincy matters in Nasarawa State.

He explained that the selections were subsequently presented to the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, chaired by the Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness, Sidi Bage Muhammad I, where they were duly ratified before being forwarded to Governor Sule for final approval.

The approvals were among the major decisions reached at the State Council of Chiefs meeting held on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Lafia. The meeting was presided over by Governor Sule, alongside traditional rulers from across the state.

Maifata charged the newly appointed traditional rulers to serve as fathers to all, irrespective of differences, and to promote peace, unity and development in their respective domains.

He further urged them to work closely with the government to strengthen grassroots security and accelerate development across their chiefdoms.

In his remarks, Governor Sule congratulated the newly appointed traditional rulers, urging them to see their appointments as a call to service rather than merely an honour or the conferment of traditional titles.

The governor also encouraged them to use their positions, influence and traditional institutions to promote peaceful coexistence, unity and harmony among their subjects.

The appointments have sparked jubilation across Agatu, Agaza and Ashe chiefdoms, with residents expressing excitement and celebrating the emergence of their new traditional leaders.