Writing by Abdullahi Shettima;Editing by Abubakar Hamza.
The Eze Igbo of Kaduna, His Royal Highness Eze Silvanus Aleke, has conferred a traditional title on Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima, describing him as a true friend and supporter of unity across Nigeria.
The event took place during the Abia Cultural Day Celebration and fundraising for the construction of the Abia State Secretariat, organize by Abia State Indigenes Welfare Association held in kaduna.
Speaking at the ceremony, Eze Aleke said the title “Ezi Enyi Ndi Abia,” meaning Good Friend of Abia, was in recognition of Ambassador Shettima’s consistent support for peace, national integration, and community development.
Ambassador Yerima Shettima, a Senatorial aspirant under the APC for Kaduna Central, expressed gratitude for the honour, saying it reflects the friendship and cooperation between the North and the South East.
The cultural day featured traditional dances, songs, and displays that showcased the rich heritage of the Abia people and their commitment to unity in diversity.
Cov/ Abdullahi Shettima.
