Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 Enugu” (Jewel/Eagle from another kingdom) by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.

She received the title yesterday during her two-day working visit to the South-East state. Conferring the title, alongside other officers, patrons, and members of the council, the Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, said the honour was in recognition of her love for the state and service to the nation and humanity.

“Our First Lady served in the Senate for three consecutive terms and was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). Nobody could say you were silent in the parliament.

“The good news is the humanitarian part of you. We looked at the way you love Enugu State. We are thanking you for what you do for the midwives and nurses. Personally, I am a nurse too. I appreciate it when it comes to the less privileged, healing the sick, clothing the naked, feeding the hungry. So, we are here to recognise and appreciate all these good works you are doing.”

It’s only God that can pay you for your good work,” he said.

The elated Mrs Tinubu thanked the state government and the people of the state for their overwhelming acceptance and love. She described Enugu as a peaceful state, saying that she felt inner peace since she arrived in the state capital on Monday.

While also appreciating the royal fathers, she described the title as a special honour, not only to her, but also to her husband, President Bola Tinubu, and the entire family.