Etsu Nupe Honours Open Salawu With Waziri Jari Nupe Title |OGBOMOSO INFO|

Engineer Muftau Open Salawu an Ogbomoso born entrepreneur cum politician was at the weekend honoured with a traditional title, Waziri Jari Nupe (Daudu) by The Etsu Nupe, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Yahaya Abubakar in Bida, Niger state.The Honour according to the paramount traditional ruler is in recognition of the philanthropic gestures and service to humanity of the Ogbomoso-born Civil Engineer.

Etsu who is the King for all Nupe speaking communities in Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna states and FCT described Salawu as a generous and kindhearted man who is passionate about helping the needy.

While praying for his success in life and more blessings and protection from Almighty Allah, Dr, Yahaya urged him not to relent in his service to humanity.

Salawu through his Oil foundation has been given lifeline scholarship to student and provide educational materials to students as well as tools and financial support for Artisans.

Speaking on the title, Engineer Salawu said ” I am humbled and honoured by the decision of Etsu Nupe and the entire kingdom to bestow on him such a prestigious traditional title, it means some people are watching you, it means assisting the needy and making people happy is good and it means some people are watching you”

“This is a call for more service to God and humanity and i want to challenge our brothers and sister that are blessed to use their God’s given wealth to promote God and assist the needy.” He concluded.

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