Fashola Rejects Chieftaincy Title from Oba Abiodun Oniru

The governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola yesterday politely declined receiving a chieftaincy title from the Oniru of Iru land, Lagos, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru.

He, however, accepted an award of excellence presented to him by the monarch who was celebrating his 75th birthday and 18th coronation anniversary.

He explained that the mandate given to him by the people of Lagos requires focus to execute saying any traditional honour to be bestowed on him can wait till the appropriate time.

Top Fashion Designer, Zizi Cardow Honoured With Chieftaincy Title

One of Nigeria’s most beautiful designers, Zizi Cardow has bagged a chieftaincy tittle. She was among the few dignitaries from the Eastern States who were honoured on the 12^th of November, 2011 at Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The titles were in recognition of their contributions towards the growth of the community and the society at large.

Another distinguished personality who was honoured was Lieutenant General Onyeabor Azubuike Ihejirika, the Chief of Army Staff.

The occasion was chaired by Senator Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, a retired Army General and a former Foreign Affairs Minister who is the Ogbuagu Ndi Igbo. The Special Guest of Honour was the Governor of Abia State- His Excellency Chief Dr. Theodore Ahamefule Orji-Ochendo Ibeku. While the royal father of the day was HRM Eze Dr. Sir Ezo Ukandu JP, Enyi na Obiangwu 1 of Imenyi.

We also hear Dr. Zizi would be honoured by another community with another Chieftaincy title, before the end of the year.

Here is saying big congratulations to her. Hard work does pay.

Source: Maestromedia