Minister of state for budget and national planning, Clem Agba has been conferred the title of Oduma Of Auchi Sacred kingdom.
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo was among eminent personalities who stormed Auchi the headquarter of Etsako west local government area of Edo state for the conferment of chieftaincy title on the minister of state for budget and national planning Clem Agba.
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Agba’s conferrement was done by the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Momoh Ikelebe the 3rd in a well attended event which took place at the Otaru’s palace.
It was like a carnival when Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and other big wigs arrived the palace of the Otaru of Auchi for the Conferment.
Prof. Osinbajo immediately proceeded to pay a courtesy call to the revered monarch, after which they moved to the venue of the ceremony.
The Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Momoh Ikelebe the 3rd.eulogised Clem Agba for his contributions to the growth and development of Etsako before installating him as the Oduma of Auchi sacred kingdom.
The elated new Oduma of Auchi, Chief Clem Agba who became emotional after receiving the traditional title says, despite being an orphan, God used men to help him attain his new status.
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo who was the special guest, while recounting his experience as a youth corp member in Auchi over forty years ago, reaffirmed that the recipient deserves the traditional title conferred on him.
The chieftaincy title, ‘The Oduma of Auchi’ bestowed on Clem Agba means the lion of Auchi.
Chief Clem Agba hails from Uzanu in Etsako east local government area of Edo state.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)