The Akwa Ibom Council of Traditional Rulers has honored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with its most prestigious title, “Otuekong,” which translates to Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom State.
The title was bestowed on the President during a ceremony on Friday at the State House in Abuja.
The event was led by Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Okuibom Ibibio III, the President General of the council, along with other prominent chiefs.
Governor Umo Eno headed the 104-member delegation that accompanied the traditional rulers to the State House for the occasion.
Tinubu while receiving the title stated that the country’s full potential can be better realised when political leaders look beyond party loyalty in serving the nation.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, February 28 partly reads: “The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the highest traditional title: ‘Otuekong, or Commander–in–Chief of Akwa Ibom State.’
“The conferment was held Friday at the State House, Abuja. The President General, Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Okuibom Ibibio III, led the chiefs.
“The chiefs were among the 104-member delegation led to the State House by Governor Umo Eno.
“Other delegation members were political leaders from different parties, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife Ekaette, religious leaders, former ministers and lawmakers, women and youth groups.
” ‘I accept all the honours and the conferment. I am one of you. Going back in time, I recall staying in Eket as an auditor of Mobil. We are all friends and family with the State that has moved progressively, with development and speed,’ President Tinubu said.
“He said the country’s full potential can be better realised when political leaders look beyond party loyalty in serving the nation.
“President Tinubu attributed the progress in Akwa Ibom State to consistency of vision and commitment to the collective development goal.”
