Senior government officials, top economists, traditional leaders, and Nigerian chiefs are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the coronation of the Obanikoro of Lagos.
According to a statement released by Adeyinka Adedoyin, the event is scheduled to hold on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Isale Eko, Lagos Island at 10:00 am.
The Obanikoro of Lagos is the leader of the Ogalade class of Lagos traditional white cap chiefs, called Adi-Fanikoro (chief priest). High Chief Adesoji Adeniji Ajayibembe 11, the Obanikoro of Lagos Island and Idoluwoile, was enthroned on September 16, 2001.
“The good people of Lagos State will roll out the drums on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to mark the 20th anniversary of High Chief Adesoji Adeniji Ajayibembe 11, the Obanikoro of Lagos.
“Also, an open-air service will take place at Obanikoro’s Palace, 38, Obun Eko Street, Isale Eko, from 10:00 am. The service will be conducted by churches in Lagos Island.’’ Adedoyin said.
The statement praised the Obanikoro of Lagos for demonstrating exemplary leadership, upholding Yoruba culture and traditions, ensuring socio-cultural cooperation, community life and peaceful co-existence among the Yoruba and other ethnic groups in Lagos State.
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The statement highlights Obanikoro’s high and noble service to the people, his role in ensuring a better future for advancement, prosperity and happiness of Lagosians.
‘’In twenty years, the Obanikoro of Lagos served the people with unerring grace, dignity and decency’’
The statement also commended the Lagos High Chief for living above board, serving as a source of strength and inspiration for many within and outside Lagos State.
“On behalf of myself, family and the good people of Lagos Island, I congratulate the Obanikoro of Lagos on the occasion of his 20th coronation anniversary. I also wish him good health, long life and God’s protection” Adeyinka Adedoyin added.
