LASG tasks monarchs on peaceful co-existence

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

LAGOS State Government has urged traditional rulers in the state on conflict resolution, fostering communal peaceful co-existence and economic development in their domains.

Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, said this at a retreat organised for traditional rulers in the state, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The retreat was themed: The Role of Traditional Rulers in Conflict Resolution and in Fostering Communal Peace and Economic Development in Lagos State.

Ahmed said: “Traditional rulers in Lagos had continued to be development catalysts and respected agents for mobilisation for policy implementation, monitoring and reviewing of policy options.

“So, your role, which goes beyond being the custodian of our tradition and culture, can never be overlooked in the scheme of things in a state like ours, where peaceful co-existence is paramount to the economic progress of the state.

“Conflict resolution is a long-standing traditional engagement of our Royal Fathers. This has been passed from generation to generation and effectively replicated in our contemporary society.

“This role has contributed in no small measure to the peaceful co-existence among people of different backgrounds and beliefs in our state, resulting in remarkable economic progress for Lagos State.  

“We thank you for this but still request that you do more, especially at this period of challenges and unprovoked aggression among people.”

“And as the closest to the grassroots, the constant interaction with them puts you at vantage position, to get the message across to them, and to get their support and cooperation for meaningful development.

“This is not optional, but our collective responsibility to strengthen our co-operation for communal peace and security.”

Speaking on behalf of the Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, commended the state government for prioritising the intellectual empowerment of traditional rulers in Lagos State which is evident in retreat such as this.  

He urged monarchs in the state to commit themselves to and ensure they play their roles in ensuring that communal peace in their domains engenders economic development in the state.

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