Igwe Cyprian Nevobasi, the Igwe Omeluenyi I of Aguneese, Ezeani III of Nmaku Kingdom, Enugu State, has nominated Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, for a chieftaincy title as part of the 1st Grand Ofala to mark his 14 years on the throne next month.
According to a statement by the State House Director of Information, Mr Attah Esa, the Igwe was personally at the Presidential Villa yesterday to present the nomination letter to Adesina.
The Igwa was quoted as explaining that his traditional cabinet chose Adesina "because of the good work you have been doing for the country. President Muhammadu Buhari is God-sent, to bring change to Nigeria, and you have been supporting him in the assignment, to the admiration of myself and my cabinet members."
The Igwe said he looked forward to a positive response from the nominee, noting that his first Ofala festival in 14 years promises to be a grand event.
The presidential spokesman thanked the Igwe, his entire kingdom and members of the delegation, saying, "I am simply short of words."
