Igwe Cyprian Nevobasi, the Igwe Omeluenyi 1 of Aguneese, Ezeani 111 of Nmaku Kingdom, Enugu State, has nominated Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari for a chieftaincy title, as part of the 1st Grand Ofala to mark his 14 years on the throne, next month.
The Igwe was personally at the State House, Abuja, yesterday to present the nomination letter to the presidential spokesman
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He disclosed that his traditional cabinet chose Adesina “because of the good work you have been doing for the country. President Muhammadu Buhari is God-sent, to bring change to Nigeria, and you have been supporting him in the assignment, to the admiration of myself and my cabinet members.”
The Igwe said he looked forward to a positive response from the nominee, noted that his first Ofala festival in 14 years would be a grand event.
With Igwe Nevobasi during the visit were Hon USA Igwesi, a former member of the House of Representatives, and Chief Emmanuel Okeke.
Femi Adesina thanked the Igwe, his entire kingdom, and members of the delegation, saying:”I am simply short of words
