Etemahi Igalamela confers Barbara Eleojo Jitoboh as IGANYA ETEMAHI IGALAMELA
By Yahaya Idris, Friday, June 14, 2025, Igalamela
Chief Abel Etuh, JP, the Etemahi Igalamela and Chairman of the Igalamela Traditional Council of Chiefs, has officially appointed and conferred a traditional chieftaincy title on Chief Mrs. Barbara Eleojo Jitoboh as the IGANYA ETEMAHI IGALAMELA, while the salutation is “OJAMALIYA”.
The honoured was in recognition of her contributions and standing in the community, she has been honored with the title of IGANYA ETEMAHI IGALAMELA.
This conferment not only acknowledges Chief Mrs. Jitoboh’s dedication and service but also strengthens the cultural heritage and leadership within the Igalamela community.
This appointment reflects the recognition of Chief Mrs. Barbara Eleojo Jitoboh’s contributions and standing within the community, further strengthening the cultural heritage and leadership structure of the Igalamela people.
Chief Abel Etuh, JP, the Etemahi Igalamela and Chairman of the Igalamela Traditional Council of Chiefs, stated that the chiefs in council, under his leadership, met to assess Chief Mrs. Barbara Eleojo Jitoboh and collectively agreed to honor her due to the quality leadership she has demonstrated through her foundation’s work in uplifting the downtrodden.
He emphasized that the Jitoboh Foundation has made significant contributions to the Igalamela kingdom, particularly within his domain, and encouraged her to continue the impactful work she is doing for the community
Responding, the CEO Barbara Eleojo Jitoboh Foundation thanked Chief Abel Etuh, JP, the Etemahi Igalamela and his chiefs in council for finding her worthy for the chieftaincy title.
She expressed gratitude to God for giving her the strength and zeal to assist humanity through her foundation, adding that it would spur her to do more.
Our correspondent report that the occasion held on 9th June, 2025, at the Achema Handball stadium, the venue where the reception held with dignitaries from all walks of life attended
The event feature local artistes who performances added coloured to the event.
