• Lauds institution’s role in shaping Nigeria’s legal landscape
• Describes hospital as critical partner in health, wellness component of his agenda

The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has visited the Nigerian Law School and Reddington Hospital, both in Victoria Island, Lagos, in continuation of his royal courtesy visit to key stakeholders across Iru Kingdom to mark his fifth coronation anniversary.

The tour was designed to honour institutions that have contributed significantly to the development of Iruland, which aligns with the monarch’s progressive vision, tagged “Let’s Grow Iruland Together!”

The monarch, at the Nigerian Law School, praised the institution’s role in shaping Nigeria’s legal landscape, describing it as vital to upholding justice and the rule of law.

He, however, announced that the Oniru Palace would be included as a historical site for law students to visit during their orientation week, describing it as a “living archive of legal customs, indigenous jurisprudence, and the evolution of leadership within Lagos.”

Also, Oba Lawal, during his visit to Reddington Hospital, described the institution as a critical partner in the health and wellness component of his #LeGIT agenda, which is anchored on eight core pillars that include tourism and culture, education and empowerment, healthcare, environment, security, welfare, infrastructure, and stakeholders’ engagement.

The monarch acknowledged the hospital’s long-standing support for community health initiatives, especially its collaboration with the palace during outreach programmes that have impacted countless lives.

Responding during the monarch’s visit to the Nigerian Law School, the Deputy Director-General, Lagos Campus, Dr Gbemisola Odusote, described the Oniru’s visit as the “first of its kind” in the school’s history.

She emphasised the importance of stronger partnerships between legal institutions and traditional rulers, noting that such collaboration would strengthen civic education and access to justice.

At Reddington Hospital, the Group Medical Director, Dr Tunde Lalude, reflected on the hospital’s evolution from a small cardiac centre into a comprehensive medical group with multiple branches, including those in Iru and Lekki.

However, the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Abiodun Oshibomowo, also commended the monarch’s leadership, describing it as visionary and impactful.