Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has distributed 260 cars to the traditional rulers in the state.

The new cars were distributed to the monarchs at the Government House in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Wednesday.

The cars, Cadillac 2019 Model, were distributed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, to 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads, and 230 District Heads across the state.

Speaking, Governor Matawalle said the gesture was done in recognition of the traditional rulers as the custodians of religion and culture and vehicle of unity and peace in societies.

The governor, who also commissioned the Ultramodern headquarters of the Zamfara State Council of Ulama, said: “It is in view of the high esteem with which my administration regards our traditional leaders and institutions that we decided to procure brand new cars, Cadillac 2019 Model, for 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads.”

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On his part, the Sultan of Sokoto thanked Matawalle for his interest in the welfare of the traditional institution, which he said remains the thread that holds society together.

He further enjoined the traditional rulers to continue to support the administration of Governor Matawalle by rendering their best in ending the challenges facing the people.

Below are pictures of the new cars:

The Star