The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, who read the letter on the floor of the Senate on Thursday in Abuja, said the turbanning would be done by His Royal Majesty, the Emir of Okuta, Alhaji Idris Sero Abubakar, on January 9 2016 in his palace.
Already about 15 governors were said to have agreed to attend the ceremony.
Melaye who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, would be turbaned “for his contribution towards anti-corruption crusade, development of Nigeria and being voice of the voiceless”.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, he said the latest conferment will make it the 16th Chieftaincy titled being conferred on him.
Among his chieftaincy titles are Otunba of Bunu Kingdom, Kogi State; Balogun of Odo-Ape; Asiwaju of Oke Ofin; and Arogundade of Okagi-Amuro.
“I thank the Emir for the deeming it fit to recognise me and this honour will further encourage and spur me to continue to champion public interest above personal interests,” Melaye said.
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice Resident Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) will be at the occasion.
Apart from Saraki, other guests expected at the event include the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed; the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu Gambari; and other distinguished Senators.
Others are the Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada; the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai; and the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
The governors of Sokoto, Borno and Zamfara States will be there, while the Ministers of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN); Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi; Communications, Adebayo Shittu; Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; and Aisha Abubakar are expected at the occasion.
The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase; Minister of State (Interior), Khadijhat Bukar Abba; the Speaker/Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives; and the Clerk of both Senate and House of Reps will also be there.
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