A former General Manager of the Nigerian Television Authority, Funmi Wakama, and her husband, Ene, have been decorated with new chieftaincy titles by the Olowu of Owu, Saka Matemilola, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Funmi was honoured with the title, Yeye Fiwagboye; while her husband was conferred with the title, Fiwagboye.
The conferment of the traditional titles was part of the activities to mark the one-year coronation anniversary of the king.
Wakama was awarded the title in recognition of the good works she had done in the state.
At the event, the Yeyemeto of Owu kingdom, Seyi Aderinokun, commended her for her good works.
She said, “Funmi Wakama is a workaholic. We deemed it fit to honour her with this title, because of the good things she has done for this state and her town.”
Also speaking at the event was Bola, a wife of a former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.
She noted that Wakama was singled out for the honour because she was a responsible daughter of the soil.
She said, “Our Kabiyesi (king) has singled her out to give her a chieftaincy title, because she is a responsible daughter of ours, and we cannot afford to do without her.”
After the coronation, a reception party was held to celebrate Funmi’s retirement from active service, even as she launched a media firm and charity foundation.
The Wakamas were dressed in matching white traditional outfit, complemented with red beads.
They also wore golden caps which had their new titles written on them.
Guests were also dressed in blue and white attire.
Expressing her gratitude, Funmi said, “I am happy and fulfilled. Do you know what it is to start from the beginning and rise to the top, getting to Level 17 in the civil service? It is no mean feat.”
Notable personalities in attendance at the event included former governors of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, Ibikunle Amosun and wife, Olufunso; the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Musa Olomu; Senator Tolu Odebiyi, and chiefs of Owu kingdom; with Gen Ekundayo Opaleye (retd.), being the chairman on the occasion.
