The emir of Lafiagi, Alh. Sa'adu Kawu Haliru will on Saturday,December 5, 2005 confer chieftaincy titles on six prominent Nigerians.

Those to be honoured at the emir's 40th year anniversary include former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Kwara State governor, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed. The event which is the climax of a week long activities will take place at Lafiagi Township Stadium in Edu Local government area of Kwara State.

According to a statement signed by the Ranin Lafiagi, Alh Sambo Haliru, Gen Abdulsalam would be conferred with the title of Magayakin Lafiagi, while Saraki would be turbaned as Dalhatun Lafiagi and Ahmed to be honoured with Durbin Lafiagi.

It added that the Sokoto State governor, Alh. Aminu Waziri Tambuwwal would be honoured with Garkuwan Lafiagi title. Other awardees are, Senator Zainab Kure and Abdul-Samad Isiaka Rabiu who would be conferred with Saruniyan Lafiagi and Zannan Lafiagi respectively.