The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has congratulated the Oba of Lagos Oba Rilwan Akiolu on his 83rd birthday.
The Deputy Speaker in a message she posted on her Instagram page praised Oba Akiolu for what she described as his exemplary leadership wisdom and unwavering commitment to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the people of Lagos.
Praising the monarch’s contributions to the peace development and cultural heritage of Lagos State Meranda said Akiolu’s fatherly role continues to inspire generations and strengthen the enduring bond between our traditional institutions and the people.
‘Today I join the good people of Apapa Constituency I and Lagos State in celebrating my revered royal father HRM Alayeluwa Oba Babatunde Rilwan Osuolale Aremu Akiolu CFR (Akiolu I) the Oba of Lagos on the joyous occasion of your birthday’ the deputy speaker wrote.
She prayed that God would grant Oba Akiolu sound health divine protection renewed strength and many more fruitful years on the throne of his forebears.
‘Your Majesty your exemplary leadership wisdom and unwavering commitment to the preservation of our cultural heritage continue to inspire generations and strengthen the enduring bond between our traditional institutions and the people.
‘I personally appreciate your fatherly care advice and support as it has contributed greatly to the woman I am today.
‘On this special occasion I pray that Almighty God grants you sound health divine protection renewed strength and many more fruitful years on the throne of your forebears. May your reign continue to bring peace progress and prosperity to Lagos State.
‘Happy Birthday Your Majesty. Long may you reign!’