Tinubu was bestowed the title by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka III), at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka .

The President was in Anambra on a one-day working visit to commission some “legacy” projects that the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo’s administration completed.

Igwe Iweka, while conferring the chieftaincy title on the President, said, “This is a title from all the royal fathers in the 179 communities of Anambra State. The title is ‘Dike si mba Anambra’, meaning ‘warrior from the Diaspora’, and it is in recognition of your good works across the country.

While giving his acceptance speech, Tinubu thanked 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 to the development of the country.

President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike si mba Anambra’ by all the royal fathers from the 179 communities of Anambra State.

Tinubu was conferred with the title by the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka III), at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Thursday.

The President was in Anambra on a one-day working visit to commission some “legacy” projects the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration completed.

Igwe Iweka, while conferring the chieftaincy title on the President, said, “This is a title from all the royal fathers in the 179 communities of Anambra State. The title is ‘Dike si mba Anambra’, meaning ‘warrior from the Diaspora’, and it is in recognition of your good works across the country.

Tinubu, in his acceptance, thanked 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.

Among the dignitaries at the event were the National Security Adviser, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu; Ogun State governor, Chief Dapo Abiodun; Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma; Abia State governor, Alex Otti; Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.