Zamfara Emirs Confer Traditional Title of ‘Jagaban Matan Zamfara’ on Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been honoured with the traditional title of “Jagaban Matan Zamfara” by the Zamfara State Council of Emirs.

The prestigious title was conferred on her on Friday, November 13, 2026, during her visit to Zamfara State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme held in Gusau, the state capital.

The development was announced in a statement released by Busola Kukoyi, Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, who confirmed that the traditional rulers bestowed the honour on Senator Tinubu during her visit to the council.

The statement described the First Lady as the new Jagaban Matan Zamfara, following her recognition by the state’s traditional institution.

Her visit to Zamfara was part of the APC’s ongoing political mobilisation and grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The North-West women’s rally was organised to strengthen the participation of women in the party’s political activities and consolidate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and his anticipated re-election campaign.

The empowerment programme also provided an opportunity for the party to engage women across the region, promote political inclusion and strengthen its support base ahead of the next general elections.

The latest honour comes amid a series of women-focused mobilisation activities being undertaken by the APC across the North-West.

Earlier in the week, the party’s women mobilisation directorate extended its outreach to markets, hospitals and communities in Jigawa State as part of efforts to deepen grassroots participation and encourage greater involvement of women in politics.

Traditional titles are commonly bestowed by Nigerian traditional institutions on prominent personalities, political leaders and distinguished visitors in recognition of their perceived contributions, influence or relationship with their communities.

However, the statement announcing the conferment did not provide specific details explaining the reasons behind the Zamfara State Council of Emirs’ decision to honour the First Lady with the title.

Meanwhile, the development comes just days after the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, was conferred with the traditional title of Dan Zaki Gwandu by the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, in Kebbi State.

Seyi Tinubu received the title on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a traditional ceremony held at the historic Abdullahi Fodio Palace in Birnin Kebbi.

The Emir described the title, which translates to “Son of the Lion of Gwandu”, as the first of its kind in the history of the emirate.

Seyi Tinubu had previously been installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, in December 2025.

The conferment of the latest traditional honours on the First Lady and the President’s son has drawn attention to the growing recognition being accorded members of the presidential family by traditional institutions across different parts of the country.

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