Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, was officially installed as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland by His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland.
This momentous event, which took place on Saturday, marked a significant recognition of El-Rufai's contributions beyond the South West region.
Breaking Boundaries in Chieftaincy Titles
El-Rufai's installation as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland is noteworthy as he becomes the first Nigerian outside the South West to receive such an honor during Oba Sikiru Adetona's nearly 64-year reign. This distinction underscores the uniqueness and importance of El-Rufai's relationship with the Ijebu Kingdom.
Words of Appreciation
The former governor, El-Rufai took to his social media platform on Friday, stating, "I am pleased to announce that on Saturday, the 16th of December 2023, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, will honor my brother and confidante Otunba Jimi Lawal with two chieftaincy titles for his contributions to the Ijebu Kingdom and Nigeria, along with his wife Maryam Lawal."
El-Rufai continued, "I also am privileged to be the first Nigerian outside of South-West Nigeria to be conferred with a chieftaincy title by the Awujale in his nearly 64-year reign. I am to be recognized as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland. I am grateful to Kabiyesi Awujale for the recognition and thank all those who have wished me well for this."
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