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Buhari Felicitates With Oba Of Lagos At 77

Buhari Felicitates With Oba Of Lagos At 77

 

 

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Rilwanu Babatunde, on the occasion of his 77th birthday.

The President who spoke with the monarch over the phone on Thursday, appreciated the role that the oba has played in nurturing the peace and development of Lagos State and the nation as a whole.

This was disclosed in a statement titled, ‘President Buhari calls Oba of Lagos on his birthday’ signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari spoke on phone today, Thursday with His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Rilwanu Babatunde, the Oba Lagos.

“President Buhari conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to the Lagos ruler on the occasion of his 77th birthday.

“He also commiserated with him on the recent episode of violence that led to the losses of life and property in Lagos.

“The President recalled his long association and friendship with the Oba and appreciated the personal role that the latter has played in nurturing the peace and development of Lagos State and nation as a whole.”

 

Angela Davies

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