Presidential Convoy Rolls Into Bustling Lagos Island As Tinubu Visits Oba Akiolu

Presidential convoy rolls into bustling Lagos Island as Tinubu visits Oba Akiolu at his palace on Friday.

During his visit, hundreds of ecstatic Lagosians lined up on both sides of the road to have a glimpse of Tinubu.

President Tinubu also alighted from his armored vehicle to wave to cheering crowd amid tight security.

The presidential convoy rolled through the bustling former capital of Lagos State on Friday January 3rd 2025 as Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid homage to the Oba Rilwan Akiolu at his Palace in Lagos Island.

Sharing the news of his meeting with the Lagos monarch on X, the President wrote : “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.

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Presidential convoy rolls into bustling Lagos Island as Tinubu visits Oba Akiolu at his palace on Friday.

“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.

During his visit, hundreds of ecstatic Lagosians lined up on both sides of the road to have a glimpse of Tinubu, who alighted from his armored car to wave to cheering crowd amid tight security.

“People are at the heart of our mission. Thank you, Lagos Island, for the warm and rapturous welcome this afternoon,” Tinubu added while thanking Lagosians.

“I appreciate your support, which further fuels my determination to create a brighter future for a Nigeria that works for everyone—one we will all be proud to call our country. We must work and pray together for a better country.”

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