Hamzat lauds Ikorodu traditional ruler on decade of impactful leadership
By Adepote Arowojobe
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has commended the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, for his decade of exceptional and impactful leadership.
Hamzat, who gave the commendation at a public lecture on Wednesday in Ikorodu, also lauded the ruler for contributing to educational development.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was part of activities to mark the traditional ruler’s 10th year coronation anniversary, which began on Aug. 2 and will end on Aug. 10.
Also, as part of the anniversary, scholarship awards were given to 80 indigent students of tertiary institutions, who received N250,000 each.
Hamzat, represented by Dr Nurudeen Agbaje, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Rural Development, noted that the traditional ruler had undertaken key developmental projects and cultural preservation in the area.
According to him, the traditional ruler has undertaken an initiative that promotes peace and security, notably, the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Ltd.
“I salute the courage of Kabiyesi for his unwavering dedication to the welfare and purpose of our people, particularly in the Ikorodu Division.
“Today’s public lecture and scholarship awards are clear examples of Ikorodu’s enduring commitment to education, youth empowerment and community development,” he said.
The deputy governor congratulated and encouraged all the scholarship recipients to make use of the opportunity by becoming ambassadors of excellence and service to the community.
In his remarks, the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, urged traditional leaders, community members and stakeholders to share insights and re-affirm their commitment to the principles of good governance.
Obasa was represented by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr Noheem Adams.
He charged traditional leaders to embrace their roles as agents of change, standing for Nigeria, where good governance and community development were not just aspirations, but tangible realities.
“Let me express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has come together to make this event possible, especially our esteemed speakers, dignitaries and attendees.
“Your presence today confirms your commitment to the purpose of development of our communities,” he said.
Earlier, the keynote Speaker, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, Pro-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, called for support for traditional institutions in Nigeria.
He urged traditional rulers to remain sources of Yoruba civilisation.
Oyeweso delivered a lecture titled, “Contemporary Traditional Rulers and the Quest for Inclusive Governance and Development in Nigeria.”
The pro-chancellor urged traditional rulers to be progressive and have the interest of their people at heart.
“I bring greetings from our revered Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife (Ojaja 2) to Ayangburen.
“Traditional rulers should uphold the ethics, norms and regulations guiding traditional institution,” he said.
Responding, Shotobi expressed gratitude to God and everyone who had supported him on his coronation ceremony.
The Oba lauded the lecturer, saying the lecture had given them insight into some of the unknown history and culture of Yoruba traditional institutions.
Shotobi disclosed that the scholarship awards were initiated by his wife, Olori Kudirat Shotobi, as part of her contribution to the development of education in Ikorodu Division. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Christiana Fadare
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