President Muhammadu Buhari whomwas on a visit to Ebonyi state earlier today has gotten two titles hours after he arrived tue state on a two-day working visit whoch was said to be the first of its kin sInce he took overy pOwer in 2015.
Buhari was conferred with the titles of Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi and Ochioha Ndi Igbo 1 by the traditional rulers in the presence of the governors from the region and top politicians. While Enyioma is said to mean ‘a good friend’, Ochioha Ndi Igbo means ‘the leader of all the Igbo people’.
President Buhari had arrived Ebonyi state safely in the morning of Tuesday, November 14, and was received by Governor Dave Umahi and his colleagues from the southeast where himself and others unveil a statue.
In his remarks, President Buhari reiterated his belief in the unity of the country. ‘My presence here today is a demonstration of my strong believe in the unity of Nigeria. ”As a most populous country in Africa with over 300 ethnic groups our diversity is almost unique among the nations.,” he said in Abakaliki. See more photos below.
