Buhari’s Spokesman Femi Adesina To Be Conferred Igbo Chieftaincy Title

Mr Femi Adesina Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, has been nominated for a chieftaincy title in Enugu state.

According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Information, State House, Mr. Attah Esa, the presidential spokesman will be conferred with the chieftaincy title as part of the First Grand Ofala to mark the traditional ruler’s 14 years on the throne, next month.

Adesina was nominated by the Igwe Omeluenyi 1 of Aguneese, Ezeani III of Nmaku Kingdom in Enugu State, Igwe Cyprian Nevobasi,

The monarch was said to have presented the nomination letter to Adesina on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Adesina was chosen “because of the good work you have been doing for the country.

“President Muhammadu Buhari is God-sent to bring change to Nigeria, and you have been supporting him in the assignment, to the admiration of myself and my cabinet members.”

The Igwe said he looked forward to a positive response from the nominee, noting that his first Ofala festival in 14 years promises to be a grand event.

While appreciating the monarch for the recognition, Adesina said: “I am simply short of words.”