Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted the importance of traditional institutions in fostering national cohesion and development, acknowledging their pivotal roles in governance .
The President in a tweet on his verified X handle, disclosed this after the meeting he held with the Lagos monarch, Traditional Ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, after observing the Jumat service at the Lagos Central Mosque.
Today, I had the honour of visiting His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, a site rich in culture and tradition.
During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping… pic.twitter.com/vn452Qz701
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) January 3, 2025
The discussions held at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace of the Oba also soughted ways to further leverage Nigeria’s traditional values for national development.
According to the President, the discussion centered on engaging Nigeria’s traditional values to address societal challenges and build a united, prosperous nation.
Both leaders acknowledged the traditional institution’s capacity to mediate and foster harmony within communities.
The President and the Oba also explored how these institutions could strengthen their partnership with government efforts to promote development and stability.
“Today, I had the honour of visiting His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, a site rich in culture and tradition.
“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.
“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”, the President added.
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