The Imo State Council of
Traditional Rulers Thursday night, honoured the Liberian President, Mrs. Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf with a Chieftaincy title of “ADA DI OHA NMA”.
The Chairman of the Council, Eze
Samuel Ohiri, who presided over the ceremony at the Eze Imo Palace, said the
decision to confer the title on the visiting President was in consideration of
her outstanding contributions to the restoration of peace in her country and
the African sub-region.
According to him, it was a way to
encourage her and other African women who have contributed to the development
of Africa, especially the education of indigent African children, adding that she
has done Africa proud.
President Sirleaf had arrived at
the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport where Governor, Rochas Okorocha, his
wife, Nneoma and other Senior government functionaries received her.
The Liberian President was driven
straight to the Eze Imo Palace at Mbari Street in Owerri where she was
Conferred with the title.
The governor is expected to
unveil a statue in her honour today.
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