Lagos Presents Staff of Office to New Onise of Ise Kingdom

The Lagos State Government has presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Prince Ibrahim Adebowale Saliu, officially installing him as the new Onise of Ise Kingdom in Lekki Local Government Area.

The presentation, which formally marked the commencement of his reign as His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Ibrahim Adebowale Saliu, was performed on Friday by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Rural Development, Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa.

The Lagos State Government disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Saturday.

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The installation followed the approval of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State Executive Council after the demise of the late Onise of Ise Kingdom, Oba Ganiu Adebowale Adegbesan.

Speaking at the event, Agbaje urged the new monarch to prioritise peace, unity and inclusive development during his reign, noting that traditional institutions play critical roles in promoting harmony and grassroots development.

“He urged the new Monarch to make peace, unity and inclusive development the pillars of his reign,” the statement said.

Agbaje also encouraged Oba Saliu to foster reconciliation among members of the royal families and work towards collective progress in the kingdom.

“He encouraged the new Onise to extend the hand of fellowship to all members of the Royal families and ensure that his reign becomes a period of reconciliation, cooperation, and collective progress for the people of Ise Kingdom,” the statement added.

The Special Adviser congratulated the monarch on his ascension to the throne and expressed confidence in his ability to advance peace and prosperity in the community

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Bolarinwa, welcomed royal fathers and dignitaries to the ceremony and commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving the presentation of the Staff of Office.

She described the gesture as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions and promoting development at the grassroots.

The presentation of the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment formally signified the beginning of Oba Ibrahim Adebowale Saliu’s reign as the Onise of Ise Kingdom.