President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his son, Seyi Tinubu, following his turbaning with the prestigious traditional title of Dan Zaki Gwandu by the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, in Kebbi State.
The colourful traditional ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the historic Abdullahi Fodiyo Palace in Birnin Kebbi, attracting attention across Nigeria.
The title, Dan Zaki Gwandu, translates to “Son of the Lion of Gwandu”. According to the Presidency, the Emir described the conferment as the first of its kind in the history of the Gwandu Emirate.
Reacting to the development, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Emir and the Gwandu Emirate Council for recognising his son with the traditional honour.
The President, however, reminded Seyi that receiving such a prestigious title comes with responsibilities that go beyond celebration and personal recognition.
In his congratulatory message, Tinubu urged his son to embrace the values of courage, leadership, humility and service associated with the title.
“As a father, I am pleased to see my son recognised by a traditional institution with such a distinguished history,” the President stated.
He further encouraged Seyi to remain committed to youth development, community empowerment and peaceful coexistence across Nigeria.
Tinubu also acknowledged his son’s involvement in youth engagement and empowerment initiatives, particularly through the City Boy Movement and other programmes supporting young Nigerians.
The latest traditional recognition adds to Seyi Tinubu’s growing list of traditional honours. In December 2025, he was installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade.
The development has generated public interest, particularly because the new title comes from one of Northern Nigeria’s historic traditional institutions.
As congratulatory messages continue to emerge, attention will now turn to how Seyi Tinubu embraces the responsibilities attached to his new position.
For President Tinubu, the message is clear: the honour is worth celebrating, but the real achievement lies in demonstrating the humility, leadership and commitment to service that the title represents.
