Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent condolences to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru.
The revered monarch passed on Monday at the age of 82 after a brief illness.
Sanwo-Olu’s condolence message was coming as his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, visited the royal family to condole with the family members and others.
The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, commiserated with the Oniru Royal Family and people of the State, while describing the late monarch as “a very important Lagosian and a patriotic Nigerian” who passionately channelled his energy and traditional leadership towards building a prosperous state.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Lagos State, I commiserate with the Oniru Royal Family on the transition of His Royal Highness, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, who joined his forebears. His service to the state and country at large will remain his enduring legacy.
“While we hoped the late monarch would be with us as we roll out our strategy towards a ‘Greater Lagos,’ Oba Oniru today breathed his last and left legacies that will remain valuable in our effort to build the Lagos of our dream.
“We take solace in his esteemed advice and regular admonition from which our government drew strength to lift our people and improve their welfare,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late monarch and asked God to grant the Oniru Royal Family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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