Speaker Abbas Congratulates Senator Yari, Seyi Tinubu on Yoruba Chieftaincy Titles
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated a former Governor of Zamfara State and lawmaker representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, and Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the chieftaincy titles bestowed on them by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade.
The Alaafin, at a colourful ceremony held at his palace in Oyo town on Sunday, installed Senator Yari as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland and Seyi Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland.
The Speaker described the chieftaincy titles as “honours well deserved” by the recipients, saying that the gesture by Oba Owoade has further bridged the ethno-religious divides in the country.
Speaker Abbas especially noted that the titles have rewarded service to humanity and philanthropy, which he said are virtues that Senator Yari and Seyi Tinubu commonly share.
While congratulating the recipients, the Speaker urged them to continue to foster unity and patriotism among Nigerians, adding that they now carry more responsibilities as honorary Yoruba traditional leaders.
