Igbo People Living In Kebbi Honour Nafisa Idris With Chieftaincy Title

Wife of Kebbi State governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, has been honoured with the prestigious traditional title of ‘NNE DI IGBO MMA’ by the Igbo people living in the Land of Equity.

The title means ‘Generally Accepted Mother of the Igbo people’ and the colourful ceremony took place at Igbo Hall, Badariya, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. 

Hajiya Nafisa, who is also the founder of the NANA’s Foundation, received an award of excellence at the event in recognition of her consistent support for women and children in the state.

In her remarks, Hajiya Nafisa urged members of the Igbo community to continue to feel at home in Kebbi State, describing it as a land of equity where everyone is accepted. 

She also said the peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the state would be sustained.

‘Kebbi is a land of equity where everybody is accepted as friend and brother. There is no distinction between Muslims and Christians.

Through my foundation, we have lined up empowerment schemes to support the Igbo community, including widows and married women’ she said.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that she also urged them to continue to pray and support her husband, Governor Nasir Idris while expressing gratitude for the title, the Igbo cultural attire and the bangles used for her installation ceremony.

Chair lady of the Igbo Women Community Development Association, Mrs. Flora Nwafor, praised Hajiya Nafisa for her compassion and impact noting that the title symbolizes her strength, resilience, and the benevolent work of her foundation.

Governor Idris’ Special Adviser on Other Tribes, Mr. Osita Mgbeafuluba, lauded the efforts of the governor in promoting infrastructural and socioeconomic development, assuring that the strong support from the Igbo community for his administration would continue.

‘During the last Christmas, the governor provided a bag of rice to every Igbo widow in Kebbi.

We, the Igbo people, stand firmly behind him and support his continuation in office in 2027’ he said.

Also speaking, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yahaya Sarki, described the Idris administration’s achievements as exceptional. 

He highlighted the transformation of Birnin Kebbi into a modern city and the ongoing urban and rural development across the state.

Sarki noted that the honour bestowed on the First Lady reflects the unity and peaceful coexistence under Governor Nasir Idris’ leadership. 

He added that the philanthropic work of the First Lady through NANA’s Foundation has significantly improved the lives of women and children in the state- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you