El-Rufai installed Gbobaniyi the leader of Ijebu Land
On Saturday, Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, was officially installed as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland by Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland.
This historic event marks El-Rufai as the first Nigerian outside the South West to receive a chieftaincy title from the Awujale during his nearly 64-year reign.
Expressing his joy about the installation, El-Rufai took to his Twitter handle late Friday to share the news. He announced that on December 16, 2023, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona would honor Otunba Jimi Lawal, El-Rufai’s brother and confidante, with two chieftaincy titles for his significant contributions to the Ijebu Kingdom and Nigeria, alongside his wife Maryam Lawal.
Furthermore, El-Rufai expressed gratitude for being privileged as the first Nigerian outside the South West to receive a chieftaincy title from the Awujale during his impressive reign.
The former governor, now recognized as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland, extended his appreciation to Oba Sikiru Adetona for the recognition and thanked all well-wishers for their support.