This study discusses the role of traditional rulers and Muslim Scholars in the Northwest region of Nigeria. The area was historically part of the Sokoto Caliphate which was a Muslim empire that existed from the nineteenth century until the early twentieth century when British colonial forces invaded the territory. The northwest region is the most populous in Nigeria today. It is a home to various ethnic and linguistic groups. Hausa language is widely spoken and serves as a lingua franca in the area. The current conflict in the Northwest stems from the escalation of farmer–herder disputes. The conflict manifests in the form of rural banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, killings, and gender-based violence. Originally, the conflict was resource-based, arising from competition over land for farming and grazing, but climate change has worsened the situation, bringing Fulani herders into conflict with farmers, mainly from Hausa and non-Hausa communities. This paper highlights the roles of traditional rulersTraditional rulers and Islamic scholars in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Traditional rulers, as custodians of local traditions, command respect and play vital roles in preserving community values and promoting social cohesion. The paper analyzes the contributions of Emirs, their officials, and religious scholars in mitigating conflict. The study focuses on the seven states of the Northwest: Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara.