#President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, Hosts Elegushi, Former Lagos Commissioner Gbolahan at State House

Kehinde Adeleye

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, and former Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

While details of the closed-door meeting were not made public, sources at the State House suggest the visit was part of ongoing consultations between the presidency and traditional institutions, particularly regarding youth development, security, and community-based initiatives.

Oba Elegushi, a prominent Lagos monarch, has been a consistent advocate for cultural preservation and urban development, while Gbolahan Lawal, who also holds the royal title of Oniru of Iruland, is known for his experience in public administration and urban planning.

Their visit underscores the continued engagement between traditional rulers and the federal government in addressing national development and local governance challenges.