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Hajiya Fatima Okende Yakubu, a foremost socialist and business woman, has been conferred with the traditional title of Oyin Ohimozoko by the Ohi of Ohimozoko clan in Egbiraland, Kogi state, HRH Malam Suleiman Ahmed.
The conferment took place during the monarch’s 10th anniversary celebration on the throne held in Bariki, Okene local government area over the weekend.
The ceremony attracted thousands of members of the Ede-Ohimozoko clan, prominent indigenes of Egbiraland and other well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the monarch’s decade-long reign and other distinguished members of the community.
Speaking on behalf of the newly honoured titleholders, Yakubu expressed gratitude to the traditional ruler and the entire Ohimozoko clan for the recognition and confidence reposed in her.
She attributed her achievements to good upbringing, upright conduct and hard work, urging young people to embrace discipline, perseverance and dedication in their pursuit of success.
“Whatever I have achieved in this life is the fruit of good upbringing, upright conduct and relentless hard work,” she said.
Yakubu pledged to commit her resources towards the development of the Ohimozoko clan, while praying for lasting peace, unity and prosperity in Egbiraland.
In his address, the Ohi of Ohimozoko, Ahmed, thanked members of the clan for their loyalty and support, reaffirming his commitment to community development and peaceful coexistence with other clans in Egbiraland.
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