Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, receives the Jagaban Matan Zamfara title during her first official visit to the state
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Jagaban Matan Zamfara by the Zamfara State Council of Emirs during her first visit to the state.
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The title was bestowed on her during a meeting with traditional rulers in Gusau, the state capital, as part of her visit to Zamfara.
The First Lady travelled to the state to attend the North-West All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Rally, where she is expected to lead women in mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general election.
The conferment recognises her visit and engagement with traditional institutions in the state.
However, further details about the specific reasons behind the selection of the title were not provided in the announcement.
The title, Jagaban Matan Zamfara, adds to the traditional honours received by the First Lady during her public engagements across the country.
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Her visit also comes amid preparations by political parties and their supporters for the 2027 elections, with the APC organising activities aimed at strengthening its support base, particularly among women.
