President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been conferred with a chieftaincy title, Dike Si Mba Anambra (Warrior from the Diaspora), by royal traditional rulers from all 179 communities in Anambra State.
The title was conferred by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka III), during the President’s one-day working visit to the state on Thursday.
The ceremony took place at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.
While presenting the title, Igwe Iweka said it was a collective decision of all royal fathers across the state.
He praised President Tinubu for his contributions to national development and his impact across various parts of the country.
“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,” he stated.
He further lauded Tinubu’s commitment to critical infrastructure projects, such as the roads linking to the Second Niger Bridge and various other community developments.
In his response, Tinubu expressed gratitude for the honour and emphasized unity and progress as the path forward for the nation.
“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. Today is not only historic, but one which I will forever treasure for the rest of my life,” he said.
During his visit, President Tinubu also commissioned several projects completed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
These include the New State Government House, the Governor’s Lodge, the Solution Fun City, the Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, and projects at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
Dignitaries present included National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Alex Otti (Abia), Peter Mbah (Enugu); and Minister of Works Dave Umahi.
