Governor Fayose Bags Igbo Title (See His New Name)

Ohaneze Ndigbo and Igbo Traders Association in Ekiti State have conferred the title ‘Nwanne di na mba of Ig­boland’ (Brother who takes care of us in the dias­pora) on Governor Ayodele Fayose in recognition of his support and love for them.

Fayose’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Ade­lusi said the award was apt as it came when the governor marked the first year of his second term in office.

Speaking on the occasion, President of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Ekiti State, Prince Nathaniel Uzoma, said his people were appreciative of the love and support of the governor for them. He added that he was happy to learn that the governor even gave one of his sons an Igbo name Chukwuemeka. Uzoma also commended the governor for appoint­ing an Igbo man into the Christian Pilgrims Wel­fare Board.

In his acceptance, Fayose said Igbo were a pe­culiar people and commended their industrious nature. He recalled that as a businessman, he had a lot of interactions with Igbo people and learnt a lot from them.

“Very close to my business premises in Ibadan in those days was an Igbo trader who had two ap­prentices named Chukwu and Emeka. I loved their sense of dedication and industry. I loved them so much that when I had a baby boy then, I decided to name him after the boys…” said Fayose.