Seyi, Remi Tinubu honoured with traditional titles

Seyi Tinubu and First Lady, Remi Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and the President’s wife, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, have received traditional titles in Kebbi and Zamfara states, respectively.

The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, turbaned Seyi as Dan Zaki Gwandu at a ceremony held at the historic Abdullahi Fodiyo Palace in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, on Wednesday.

The title translates to “Son of the Lion of Gwandu”.

The ceremony attracted members of the City Boy Movement, including its National Director-General, Francis Shuga, and North-West Director, Bashar Buhari, as well as other dignitaries.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated his son and thanked the Emir and the Gwandu Emirate Council for the honour.

The President urged Seyi to regard the title as a call to greater responsibility, humility and service to humanity, noting that it represented the values of courage and leadership.

“As a father, I am pleased to see my son recognised by a traditional institution with such a distinguished history.

“But I also remind him that every honour comes with responsibility. The title of Dan Zaki Gwandu carries the values of courage, leadership and service. I urge him to live up to those values, remain humble and continue to dedicate himself to the well-being of others,” he said.

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Tinubu also acknowledged his son’s involvement in youth engagement, community development and empowerment initiatives through the City Boy Movement.

Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Council of Emirs conferred the title of Jagaban Matan Zamfara on the First Lady during her visit to Gusau, the state capital.

The honour was announced at a meeting with traditional rulers held on the sidelines of the North-West APC Women’s Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme.

Oluremi arrived in Gusau with the wife of the Vice-President, Nana Shettima; the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Ibrahim; and wives of governors from the region.

She later addressed women and APC supporters at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex, where she commended the party’s women’s empowerment programmes.

The First Lady reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving Nigerians’ welfare through interventions in education, healthcare and other critical sectors.

She also sympathised with Zamfara residents over insecurity, particularly deaths resulting from banditry and kidnappings.

At the event, she flagged off the distribution of empowerment items, including sewing machines, refrigerators, grinding machines, point-of-sale machines and motorcycles.