By Bolaji Okunola
Prince Ibrahim Olasunkanmi Lawal has emerged as the paramount ruler of Isheri Olofin Kingdom in Egbe/Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.
The emergence of the new traditional ruler who originated from Olanwa House followed a series of selection processes that culminated in his choice.
As a successor to the late Oba Wahab Ayinde Balogun, who died February 8, 2022 at age 94, Ibrahim vowed to take the town to the next level as he filled the exalted stool.
Speaking about his plan for the historical town, the University of Lagos Chemical and Petroleum Engineering graduate said he would not give room for corruption and hooliganism in his bid to make the town conducive for the old and the young.
He promised to align with the agenda of the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. His words: ‘I am extremely glad to achieve this feat. And I can tell you that I am ready to rule this town successfully with the help of God and support from the indigenes.
I have so many great plans in the offing which I won’t want to dish out for now. But I can only mention a few consisting of youth and sports development scheme, charity, vocational skills for all, educational growth and welfare of residence.”
‘We are going to empower ourselves to get the best out of ourselves. I will also align with the agenda of my able governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu who has never relented in his bid to up transportation, education, entertainment and a host of other sectors.”
‘I can’t do this alone without the help of the state and local government I reside. But I can assure you, my tenure will be favorable to anyone under my watch.”
Ibrahim, who is the last child of four children born into Bello family, attended Gateway Nursery and Primary School, Isheri-Olofin before proceeding on his secondary school education at Foldemi Private School in Ikotun. He went further in his education at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Isheri-Olofin, following which he bagged a degree at the prestigious University of Lagos.