VIDEO: SANWO-OLU HOSTS OLUBADAN AS MONARCH APPRECIATES LAGOS’ SUPPORT DURING CORONATION
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, praising his administration’s “giant strides” in Lagos.
Speaking during the visit at Lagos House, Marina, Oba Ladoja thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the role the State played during his coronation last year and commended the Governor for infrastructural development in Lagos State.
He said he was in Lagos “to appreciate the Governor and key stakeholders in Lagos State for their support during his coronation,” describing Lagos as “a place deeply connected to my personal and traditional heritage.”
The Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council of Obas and Chiefs lauded the Government’s efforts in traffic management and transportation, noting that the administration has “reduced traffic gridlock with the provision of good infrastructure.”
The monarch also praised the Blue and Red rail lines, as well as the water transportation systems in Lagos, which, according to him, “have reduced journey times significantly in many parts of the state.”
Oba Ladoja renewed his call for “a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the country,” saying such recognition would “strengthen governance and foster closer collaboration between monarchs and government authorities.”
He further disclosed that “there was no dispute between the traditional institution and the Oyo State government,” but stressed that a constitutional role would strengthen the relationship.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, describing Ibadan as “a rallying point of the Yoruba race,” commended Oba Ladoja for his leading role in ensuring peace and unity in Oyo State and beyond.
The Governor thanked Oba Ladoja for the visit and praised him for his “visionary leadership as the incumbent Olubadan of Ibadanland,” praying for a peaceful and impactful reign.
He said, “We thank God for your life. We thank Almighty God for your leadership in our country and for the several years that you have served this country. And now, you have graciously accepted to serve the people of Ibadan.
“Our prayer is that your tenure will not only be long but will bring transformational development to the entire Ibadanland, your state and Nigeria in general. God will spare you. God will give you renewed energy, strength, and wisdom to rule and rule well.
“On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, we thank you for coming to acknowledge and appreciate us. Lagos will continue to stand with you and your kingdom.”
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