The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been bestowed with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike so mba Anambra’ by all the royal fathers from the 179 communities in Anambra State.
The title was bestowed upon him by the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka lll), on Thursday, at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Akwa, during his one-day visit to commission some of the projects by Anambra state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
Igwe Chidubem, while bestowing the title on the President, said, “This is a title from all the royal fathers in the 179 communities of Anambra State. The title is called ‘Dike si mba Anambra’, meaning ‘warrior from the Diaspora’, and it is in recognition of your good works across the country.
“We welcome you to Anambra, and we salute you for honouring our invitation. Your efforts in governance are positively impacting every nook and cranny of the country.
“With your efforts, we have seen critical infrastructure such as key roads that connect the Second Niger Bridge as well as other projects in our communities. May God continue to offer you more wisdom to steer the ship of governance.”
“Our diversity must lead to prosperity” -Tinubu
Tinubu, in his gratitude, appreciated the traditional rulers for the chieftaincy title, saying, “Our diversity must lead to prosperity; we must work together to lead Nigeria. We must commit ourselves for the development of the country.
“I feel deeply honoured by the conferment of a chieftaincy title by the royal fathers of this state. “ Tinubu added
”Today is not only historic, but one which I will forever treasure for the rest of my life.”
Other prominent figures present at the occasion includes , the National Security Adviser, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma; Abia State governor, Alex Otti; Enugu State governor, Peter mbah and the Minister of works, Dave Umahi.
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