- Safiu Kehinde
Anambra State Council of Chiefs has conferred President Bola Tinubu a chieftaincy title following his one-day working visit to the state.
NPO Reported that the President had on Thursday arrived at Awka, the state capital, for projects commissioning, which included the new Government House built by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
Following the commissioning of the projects, Tinubu joined the crowd at the Ekwueme Square where the chiefs conferred him with the title of Dike Si-mba (the mighty warrior) of Anambra.
As captured in a now viral video on X, the President was donned with a traditional neck bead by the eldest chief in the council.
His cap was also replaced to complete the chieftaincy rite.
Speaking during the conferment, Igwe Iweka 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.”
While expressing appreciation for the title, Tinubu said Nigeria’s diversity must lead to prosperity.
He said, “Our diversity must lead to prosperity; we must work together to lead Nigeria. We must commit ourselves to the development of the country.
“I feel deeply honoured by the conferment of a chieftaincy title by the royal fathers of this state. Today is not only historic, but one which I will forever treasure for the rest of my life.”