Imo confers Chieftaincy title on Sirleaf

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 colourful ceremony at the Eze Imo Palace, said the decision to confer the title on the visiting President was in consideration her outstanding  contributions to the restoration of peace in her country and the African sub-region.
He said that 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.
The Liberian President was driven straight to the Eze Imo Palace at Mbari Street in Owerri where she was Conferred with the  title.
|The Nation