Posted by Samuel on Thu 08th May, 2025 - tori.ng
The monarchs, who were led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.
Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday honored President Bola Tinubu with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra.
The monarchs, who were led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.
‘Dike Si Mba’ loosely translates to ‘Hero from another land’, was given to President Tinubu by the traditional rulers representing all the communities in Anambra State.
The President, who is in the state for an official visit, arrived at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri around 12:15pm, and was received by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, his Deputy, Onyeka Ibezim and other government officials.
Tinubu inaugurated Anambra State’s first-ever Government House on Thursday, marking a historic milestone more than 30 years after the state’s creation.
The president also inaugurated several other projects done by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
It was the President’s second visit to the South-East this year after visiting Enugu State in January.