Tinubu hails Oba Elegushi’s leadership, community impact at 50
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, praising his leadership qualities and contributions
- ...commends monarch’s blend of tradition, modern governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, praising his leadership qualities and contributions to community development.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated the monarch, the Council of Chiefs, the Lagos State Traditional Council, and the people of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom on the milestone.
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Tinubu commended Oba Elegushi for his sustained commitment to improving the welfare of his people through interventions in education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship since ascending the throne 16 years ago.
The President noted that the monarch has demonstrated vision, wisdom, and courage in balancing traditional values with modern governance, particularly through the adoption of technology and global best practices to drive development in areas such as agriculture and skills acquisition.
He also recalled the monarch’s service under his administration in Lagos State, where Oba Elegushi served as Special Assistant between 2003 and 2007, and later as Senior Special Assistant from 2007 to 2010.
According to Tinubu, the royal father had, even in public office, exhibited empathy and compassion in dealing with people, qualities he said have continued to define his reign.
“Oba Elegushi has demonstrated the vision, grace, wisdom, and courage in keeping a balance between tradition and modernity,” the President said.
“I am not surprised about your leadership and the gains your reign has produced for the people because, as my Special Assistant and Senior Special Assistant during my tenure as Governor of Lagos State, you always evinced a deep sense of empathy and compassion for people,” he added.
Tinubu prayed for a longer life, good health, and continued wisdom for the monarch in his service to the people of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Lagos State, and Nigeria at large.
