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Senate President Ahmed Lawan Gets Chieftaincy Title In Abia

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November 12, 2021

Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan was honoured with the chieftaincy title of the Onyentukwasi Obi 1 of Aba for his highly exemplary leadership qualities and meritorious service to Nigeria.

The honour was conferred on the Senate President by the Enyi 1 of Aba, HRH, Eze I. A. Ikonne.

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The Senate President was in Abia State for the Commissioning of the Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO) located at Obingwa, constructed by the governor Okezie Ikpeazu-led administration.

Sen. Lawan also attended the Grand Civic Reception in honour of the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authourity ( NALDA) Prince Paul Ikonne which took place at the Abia State Polytechnic in Aba.

While receiving the chieftaincy title, the Senate President during the reception said “The Enyi 1 of Aba, HRH, Eze I. A. Ikonne conferred on me the chieftaincy title of the Onyentukwasi Obi 1 of Aba for my “highly exemplary leadership qualities and meritorious service to Nigeria.”

“On behalf of all my colleagues in the Senate, my family and the good people of Yobe North who voted me to be a Senator in the first place, I want to thank His Royal Majesty for the honour just as I dedicate the title to all my colleagues in the Senate.

“I want to assure His Royal Highness that I will remain committed and dedicated to doing anything within the law that will improve on the lives of the people of our kingdom here.”