President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested a plot of land in Anambra State from Governor Charles Soludo to build a retirement home, following his conferment with a chieftaincy title by the state’s traditional rulers.
Tinubu made the request on Thursday during a reception held in his honour after commissioning several landmark infrastructure projects in the state, which he described as part of his administration’s “legacy efforts.”
Speaking at the event, Tinubu highlighted his long-standing relationship with the people of Anambra, saying, “Many of my friends are from Anambra State, and I have seen many of them today.” Shortly after receiving his new title, he added: “Going forward, we are not just friends. I am now a bona fide son of the soil – one of you.”
Amid cheers from the crowd, Tinubu playfully said, “Maybe my friend and your governor, Charles Soludo, should find me a plot of land for my retirement home after service. You don’t have to move me from the Villa for only one week — give me a permanent abode.”
Earlier at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the president was conferred with the chieftaincy title “Dike si Mba” (which translates to “Warrior from the Diaspora”) by the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council. The title was presented by the council’s chairman and traditional ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, in recognition of Tinubu’s contributions to national development.
Iweka noted that the honour reflected the collective endorsement of all traditional rulers from Anambra’s 179 communities.
In his acceptance speech, Tinubu recalled receiving a similar title in the state back in 2005 and expressed deep gratitude for the honour. “To have all the traditional rulers of Anambra confer another title on me is not only historic but one I will treasure for the rest of my life,” he said.
