The Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, has reiterated his commitment to the development of Eti-Osa area of Lagos, pledging to work with all stakeholders towards ensuring that the fasted growing real estate corridor in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be livable and likable.

Oba Elegushi made the pledge when he recently received in his palace, the new Oniru of Iru kingdom, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal. He said the task of having peaceful and prosperous communities is the responsibility of all, adding that as kings and custodians of culture and tradition, they will be leading from the front on this crusade.

The monarch said with the ascension and coronation of Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, there would be even development of both Iru and Elegushi kingdoms. This, he said, will be replicated across other territories making up the local government. He expressed excitement “at the prospects of working with an experience public official and development expert as the new Oniru.”

In his remarks, Oba Lawal said he was at the Elegushi’s palace to thank the Oba and the people of Ikate Kingdom for the love and support shown to him during the process of his ascension and eventual coronation as the 15th Oniru. He noted that their support during the period helped in simplifying the process.

Oba Lawal described his visit as historic as his late father, former Ojora of Lagos, Chief Taoreed Akanni Lawal-Akapo, had joined the last Elegushi of Ikate, Oba Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi, in a welcome dance during the former Elegushi’s coronation over two decades ago.

He stressed that for them to achieve their plans for a prosperous kingdom, they require the support of all sons and daughters of Eti-Osa, reminding the audience that “little can be achieved in an atmosphere of lawlessness and disregard for authorities.” He added that between the two kingdoms “would be shared vision, mutual respect and understanding as well as support for each other.

•PHOTO: (R-L) Elegushi Of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (1st right), his wife, Olori Sekinat, The Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Adbdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal and his Wife, Olori Mariam, when Oniru visited the Elegushi at his Palace on Sunday 13 September 2020