Seven Years of Royal Dignity, Enduring Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Development: Maikaya Celebrates Emir of Lafia, Justice Bage Muhammed
On the joyous occasion marking the seventh anniversary of the reign of His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad (Rtd), the 17th Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Dr. Musa Muhammed Maikaya, Ciroman Toto and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Lafia Emirate Council, the people of Lafia Local Government Area, and Nigerians at large, describing the milestone not merely as a celebration of passing years but as a profound tribute to purposeful leadership, royal dignity, and an unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and development that has profoundly shaped the destiny of the emirate and beyond.
In a statement issued Friday by its Director of Media, Ahmed Salihu Ibrahim, Dr. Maikaya lavished praise on the Emir’s remarkable leadership since ascending the throne seven years ago, noting that his reign has been characterized by profound wisdom, unwavering justice, and exemplary stability, all of which have fortified the vital bond between age-old traditional institutions and the demands of modern governance, thereby serving as a beacon for harmonious progress in Nasarawa State and the nation.
The young politician further observed that the Emir’s distinguished background as a retired jurist has indelibly influenced his governance style, infusing it with fairness, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility that has not only fostered unity among the diverse ethnic and religious communities within the Lafia Emirate but also meticulously preserved its rich cultural heritage amid contemporary challenges.
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According to the statement, under the Emir’s watchful stewardship, Lafia has been transformed into a shining model of peaceful coexistence, profound respect for institutions, and progressive engagement that merits emulation across Nigeria’s length and breadth, while Dr. Maikaya also commended the monarch’s pivotal role as Chairman of the Nasarawa State Traditional Council of Chiefs, where his unifying influence and sage counsel have relentlessly promoted harmony, cooperation, and mutual understanding among traditional rulers statewide, even as he congratulated the resilient people of Lafia for their steadfast loyalty and unwavering support for the throne, which he described as the unshakeable foundation sustaining the emirate’s growth, stability, and resilience in the face of evolving socio-economic and political challenges.
Offering fervent prayers for the revered monarch, Dr. Maikaya invoked divine blessings, saying: “May Almighty Allah continue to bestow upon His Royal Highness sound health, boundless wisdom, and long life; may his reign usher in even greater peace, prosperity, and development for the Lafia Emirate, Nasarawa State, and our beloved nation as a whole.”
As celebrations reverberate joyously across Nasarawa State and far beyond, the seventh anniversary of the Emir’s reign stands as an enduring testament to years of impactful royal service, unyielding unity, and steady progress that have propelled the Lafia Emirate to unprecedented heights of prominence and promise. The statement added.
