IgbereTV reports that His Royal Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwisi Ojaja II will in few weeks time bestow the title of “Obapero of Ife-Odua” on the Zamfara State governor, His Excellency, Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle.The title literally means ”the peace maker.”
The Ooni announced the Chieftaincy honour when he paid a courtesy call on the Governor in his house in Abuja.
He extolled the good virtues of Governor Matawalle as a de-tribalised leader and politician, pointing out that his good intention was responsible for his success in bringing peace to the troubled state he inherited.
He said the quality of Matawalle’s leadership is worth emulating by all Governors in Nigeria because he has not only proved to be an abled leader to his people by restoring peace in the state but also a worthy leader to others as he now serves as a bridge builder across the Niger.
He said the plans of Governor Matawalle to revolutionalise the mining sector in the state is a unique and courageous approach which will turn the fortunes of the country around.
Responding, Governor Bello Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the Monarch for the title bestowed on him and promised to be in Ife very soon to be formally installed.
