Coronation: Sanwo presents staff of office to Oba Lawal, new Oniru of Iruland

By Abimbola Oloyede

On Friday, June 5, 2020, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented staff of office to His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal as the new 15th Oniru of Iruland in Lagos State.

According to Sanwo-Olu: “I urge all sons and daughters of Iruland to rally round the new king and join hands with him for the progress of Iruland, and Lagos in general.
“He is an accomplished man with an extensive public service record, I have no doubt that his reign will be a progressive one. The ascension of HRM, Oba Lawal to the throne, marks the start of the next phase of the journey of Iruland into growth, progress and greater development.”

Gov Sanwo-Olu presenting staff of office to 
Oba Omogbolaha Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland.
Commending the kingmakers and elders of Iruland, as well as the ruling houses for the peace and mutual understanding that have characterised the process that led to the installation of the new monarch, Sanwo-Olu said: “This is a remarkable feat, worthy of commendation and emulation.”

The new monarch until his inauguration, was the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and one of the longest serving members of the state cabinet.

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