President Bola Tinubu on Friday paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at his Iga Idunganran palace.
A statement shared by the president on his X handle on Saturday saw Tinubu extolling the virtues of traditional institutions and their leaders.
According to the president, traditional institutions play vital roles in shaping the society.
“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,” Tinubu wrote.
