Sanwo-Olu Installs Monarchs in Kosofe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Areas
By Trek Africa Newspaper
As part of the efforts of the administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, towards the development and strengthening of traditional institutions across the State, the Lagos State Government has presented Staff of Office and Instruments of Appointment to two newly installed traditional rulers in Kosofe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Areas.
The Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment were presented on behalf of the Governor by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, at the Kosofe Local Government Secretariat.
The presentation was made to His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabiru Adesegun Bashir, as the Olu of Oko Baba Agba in Kosofe Local Government Area.
In a similar development, Dr. Agbaje also presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Adeleke Ayinde Nasir, as the Alajasa of Lagasa Community in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Governor congratulated the people of the two communities on the installation of their new monarchs and urged the traditional rulers to uphold the dignity and sanctity of their respective stools.
Governor Sanwo-Olu further appealed to the monarchs to ensure that their actions, initiatives and developmental efforts are aligned with and supportive of the policies of the Lagos State Government towards achieving a 21st Century Economy.
He also urged them to work closely with their respective Local Government Authorities, other traditional rulers and relevant stakeholders to promote peace, unity, security and sustainable development in their communities.
