Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented Staff of Office to Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara in Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State.
Speaking during the presentation of Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Ogunsanwo at his palace in Ilara, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fulfilment of his promise to spread infrastructure to all parts of Lagos State including Epe Division.
The Governor said, royal fathers are indispensable partners of Government due to the roles they play as agents of development, promoters of peace and peaceful coexistence among all people and residents within their domain.
He added that the Lagos State Government will continue to collaborate with traditional rulers in the State and ensure that their welfare is accorded the attention it deserves.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also implored Oba Ogunsanwo to use his wealth of experience for the development of Ilara, Epe Division and Lagos State as a whole.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who also commiserated with the people of Epe over Saturday’s death of the Balogun of Epe and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Lanre Razak.
Governor Sanwo-Olu led some State cabinet members, which include his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and Commissioner Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), among others to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Razak at the late APC chieftain residence in Epe.
He said the late Razak was an illustrious son of Lagos State and a great leader who was well known for his passionate commitment to the development of his people and Lagos State.
Speaking at Razak’s residence, Dr. Hamzat also condoled with the deceased family.
He said the APC chieftain left a good legacy for those coming behind him and therefore urged the family to emulate the good virtues of the late Razak.
Responding on behalf of the deceased family, late Razak’s first son, Ibrahim, said his father left a good legacy for them and they will do everything possible to ensure the investment is in vain.
Olaoluwa Adekunle
