The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Akinolu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He made the appeal when the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid him a visit at his Iga Iduganran palace in Lagos.
Oba Akiolu noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for the nation as he is a man who is grassroots focused.
“All that I am saying and appealing is that we should pray for Nigeria and the President. We should be patient. Everything good needs prayers,” the reverred Monarch said.
Oba of Lagos also admonished the youth to be closer to God noting that Nigerian youth are majorly good and hardworking.
“Though some youths are incurably lazy and are always waiting to be spoon-feed, teach them not to always wait for fish but learn how to fish themselves,” he advised.
The visit by the First Lady was an opportunity for the monarch to restate his appeal for a special status for Lagos State as the former Federal Capital of Nigeria.
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was at the palace in the company of Wives of some South West Governors, Wives of National Assembly Members, Wives of some Ministers and Wives of Service Chiefs thanked the royal father for his continued support, prayers and admonitions.
“I assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will do well for this country.
“He loves Nigeria, he loves Nigerians and will do the best for them,” she assured.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu said that the request by Oba Akiolu for a special status for Lagos state will get the attention of the National Assembly through the Lagos representatives.
There was also the traditional blessing, inure by the Oba of Lagos
