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From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, on his 80th birthday anniversary.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, described Oba Akiolu as a quintessential royal father devoted to promoting inter-ethnic and religious peace, unity and harmony among diverse residents of Lagos and Nigerians in other parts of the country.
According to the statement, the Oba of Lagos, since assuming the exalted throne has demonstrated tremendous passion in advancing the cause of the Obaship traditional institution in Lagos along with teeming population of Yoruba language speakers locally and internationally.
The statement said, “Oba Akiolu is more than just the Oba of Lagos. He is one of the paramount traditional rulers in the country, steadfastly committed to building bridges of national unity and integration.
“Immensely endowed with vast wisdom and intellect, Alhaji Akiolu’s stewardship as the Lagos Oba forThe past two decades has exceptionally modernized the Oba system of leadership in the country
“An elder statesman of pure class, fame and honour, Oba Akiolu, in the last 20 years, has contributed enormously to the accelerated development of Lagos State and Nigeria in terms of offering his wise counsels to political class.
“Our prayer and wish for Oba Akiolu, on this auspicious occasion, is for Allah (S.W.T) to shower him His divine guidance while also granting His Imperial Majesty more fruitful years and sound health in patriotic service to Nigerians and humanity at large.”
