Former governor of Kaduna state Nasir El-Rufai has been conferred the traditional title of Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland by the Awujale of the land, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The former governor who was conferred the title on Saturday 16th December, is reportedly the first non-indigene of the southwest to receive a chieftaincy from the traditional ruler in the entire duration of his 64 year reign.
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Announcing his conferment on his official social media platforms, the Nasir El-Rufai who shared photos of the ceremony, expressed pleasure at receiving the traditional chieftaincy. He stated: " I am pleased to announce that on Saturday, the 16th of December 2023, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland will honour my brother and confidante Otunba Jimi Lawal with two chieftaincy titles for his contributions to the Ijebu Kingdom and Nigeria, along with his wife Maryam Lawal. I also am privileged to be the first Nigerian outside of South-West of Nigeria to be conferred with a chieftaincy title by the Awujale in his nearly 64-year reign. I am to be recognised as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland. I am grateful to Kabiyesi Awujale for the recognition and thank all those who have wished me well for this."
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