Tinubu seeks traditional rulers’ support
04 January 2025 |
10:24 am
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at the Iga Idunganran palace. The president said that traditional institutions play important roles in the society. “During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at the Iga Idunganran palace.
The president said that traditional institutions play important roles in the society.
“During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our society and how they can improve on their role as partners in governance and development,” Tinubu said on X.
“We discussed Nigeria’s challenges and emphasised the importance of leveraging our traditional values in building a cohesive society that promotes prosperity for all citizens.
“Thank you, Kabiyesi for the opportunity of this important meeting.”
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