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By Lukman Olabiyi
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended traditional rulers for their role in maintaining peace and promoting unity across communities, assuring them of improved welfare packages as part of the state government’s ongoing support for traditional institutions.
Speaking on Friday, at the opening of a three-day retreat for the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the governor represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, acknowledged the vital contributions of royal fathers to governance and community development.
Sanwo-Olu described the retreat as a platform to foster collaboration and align the goals of traditional leaders with the policies of the state government.
“The Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs is a vital cornerstone in our collective pursuit of sustained growth, inclusive development, and harmony. This retreat is a living proof of our enduring partnership,” the governor stated.
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He emphasised the significance of traditional rulers as custodians of culture and key mediators between the government and grassroots communities, describing them as a bridge “between policy and people, between modern governance and ancestral wisdom.”
The governor praised their efforts in maintaining law and order, and commended their sacrifices in safeguarding the cultural heritage of the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising their welfare and strengthening their role in governance. Sanwo-Olu also touched on critical issues facing the state, including boundary disputes particularly at Isheri-Olofin with neighbouring Ogun State, as well as environmental concerns such as flooding caused by excessive rainfall and rising water levels.
He urged the royal fathers to support the government in mitigating these challenges, especially by protecting land from encroachment and avoiding internal land disputes.
