Shettima Receives Chieftaincy Title In Ebonyi

Vice President Kashim Shettima has been honoured with a traditional chieftaincy title during his visit to Ebonyi State.

The title, *Aka Ekpuchi Ọnwa*, meaning “A Hand Cannot Cover the Moon,” was conferred on him by the traditional ruler of Amagu Autonomous Community in Abakaliki, Eze Fidelis Nwonumara.

Nwonumara, who is known as Eze Nnodo II and chairs the Izzi/Nnodo Traditional Rulers Council, presented the honour to Shettima on Monday.

The development was announced in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.

Shettima travelled to Abakaliki to attend the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally held at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium.

He was welcomed by Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, members of the state government, APC leaders and other party supporters who gathered for the event.

Reacting to the traditional honour, the Vice President said his reception in the South-East showed that Nigerians could maintain strong relationships despite coming from different parts of the country.

He noted that cultural and regional differences should not prevent people from building friendships and accepting one another as members of the same community.

Shettima also recalled that traditional values encouraged communities to welcome visitors with kindness and treat them as family members.

He said such a spirit of unity and acceptance was important for Nigeria and should be protected.

The chieftaincy title given to the Vice President reflects the traditional community’s recognition of his visit and the relationship between people from different parts of the country.