By Mohammed Bello Doka
LAFIA — The political heartbeat of Nasarawa skipped a beat as the Ali Akwe Doma Banquet Hall exploded with fanfare, prestige, and raw political energy in honour of Barr. Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Organized by the Nasarawa State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the grand civic reception transformed Lafia into a theatre of power and influence, attracting an extraordinary array of Nigeria’s political and traditional elite.
This was not just an event—it was a spectacle of significance.
Presiding over the star-studded affair was Alhaji Abubakar Malami, SAN, CON, Nigeria’s immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice, who chaired the occasion with statesmanlike poise and presence. Flanked by his son Abdulaziz Malami and close ally Prince Sani Iko, Malami’s entrance into the overflowing banquet hall drew gasps and applause—it was a moment dripping with symbolism.
In his keynote address, Malami declared, “Barrister Labaran is more than an administrator—he is a symbol of competence, trust, and strategic leadership. His appointment is a reflection of Governor Sule’s commitment to excellence in governance.”
The hall—named after the late Governor Aliyu Akwe Doma—was transformed into a pulsating political arena where alliances were renewed, ambitions unveiled, and history made. The event’s magnitude locked down Lafia for hours, with traffic stretching several kilometers and hotels fully booked across the capital.
Seated in honour were political titans including Governor Abdullahi Sule, Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Senator Tanko Almakura, and Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs. The intellectual presence of Dr. Faisal Shuaib, OON, added a layer of depth and national relevance to the celebration.
As dignitaries took turns to extol the virtues of Barr. Labaran, the man of the moment rose with grace and humility to address the crowd.
“This honour is not for me,” he said, “but for His Excellency, the Governor of Nasarawa State, and for the resilient people of our beloved state. I am merely a vessel of their aspirations, and I remain committed to serving with loyalty, humility, and diligence.”
His remarks were met with a thunderous standing ovation—a moment that captured the soul of the event and the spirit of unity across Nasarawa.
For many observers, the night was not just a reception—it was a recalibration of Nasarawa’s political future. A night when old powers signaled new directions. A night when Nasarawa truly stood still, not in silence, but in honour of service, leadership, and a shared destiny.
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