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Chinese Man Awarded Honorary Chieftan Title in Central Nigeria

by Eric Olander
Cong Hui (丛辉) from Shandong Province was awarded the title of Wakilin Raya Kasan Keffi in Nigeria by the Emir of Keffi Shehu Chindo Yamusa III in Nasarawa State.

The chief of the central Nigerian town of Keffi in Nasarawa State awarded a local chieftain title to the Shandong native Cong Hui (丛辉) in appreciation of his contributions to economic development in the community.

Cong works for PowerChina and is reportedly involved in building oil and gas facilities in Nigeria, according to a report on Huafei.

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