PHOTOS: Traditional rulers’ council confers ‘Dike si mba Anambra’ title on Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Dike si mba Anambra” (warrior from the diaspora) by traditional rulers in the state.

Tinubu was in Anambra on Thursday on a one-day working visit to inaugurate some “legacy” projects completed by the Chukwuma Soludo-led administration at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital.

Chidubem Iweka, chairman of the Anambra state Traditional Rulers’ Council, said the title was given to the president in recognition of his good works across 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,” Iweka said.

“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.”

Tinubu thanked the traditional rulers for the chieftaincy title, noting that everyone must work together for the progress of the country.

“Our diversity must lead to prosperity; we must work together to lead Nigeria. We must commit ourselves to the development of the country,” the president said.

“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.”

Dignitaries present at the event include Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA); Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun; Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo; Alex Otti, governor of Abia; Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu; and Dave Umahi, minister of works.

Some of the projects inaugurated by the president are the new state government house, governor’s lodge, Solution Fun City, and Emeka Anyaoku Institute for International Studies and Diplomacy, among others.