Breakdown of traditional chiefs across the Federal Capital Territory following the promotion of rulers announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
The Minister of the FCT has announced a major elevation of traditional rulers across the territory, promoting several chiefs to higher classes in a move aimed at strengthening traditional institutions.
The development, which was made known during an engagement in Abaji, has been widely welcomed across communities in the FCT, as many traditional leaders received new recognition and status.
Following the announcement, below is the current classification of traditional rulers across the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory.
Gwagwalada Area Council
Gwagwalada Chiefdom
- Aguma of Gwagwalada — 1st Class
Zuba Chiefdom
- Agora of Zuba — 2nd Class
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
Jiwa Chiefdom
- Agaba of Jiwa — 2nd Class
Garki Chiefdom
- Sa Peyi of Garki — 2nd Class
Karu Chiefdom
- Sa Karuyi of Karu — 1st Class
Karshi Chiefdom
- Sarki of Karshi — 1st Class
Kuje Area Council
Kuje Chiefdom
- Gomo of Kuje — 1st Class
Rubochi Chiefdom
- Sa Rubochiyi of Rubochi — 2nd Class
Gwargwada Chiefdom
- Agabe of Ugbada (Gwargwada) — 2nd Class
Kwali Area Council
Kwali Chiefdom
- Esu of Kwali — 1st Class
Gomani Chiefdom
- Aguma of Gomani — 2nd Class
Wako Chiefdom
- Etsu Wako — 2nd Class
Pai Chiefdom
- Sarkin Pai — 2nd Class
Abaji Area Council
Abaji Chiefdom
- Ona of Abaji — 1st Class
Yaba Chiefdom
- Etsu of Yaba — 2nd Class
Bwari Area Council
Bwari Chiefdom
- Esu Bwari — 2nd Class
Bwari Chiefdom
- Sarkin Bwari — 1s Class
The promotion by the minister of FCT is seen as a historic restructuring of the traditional leadership hierarchy in the , aimed at giving greater recognition to indigenous institutions and strengthening their role in community governance and development.
Many community stakeholders have described the move as a significant step toward inclusiveness and respect for traditional authorities within Nigeria’s capital territory.
