By: SARAH DIKE

It was a colourful display of culture, tradition and jubilation in Lagasa Community, Ibeju-Lekki, as His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Adeleke Yisa Nasir, the Oni Alaasa of Lagasa Kingdom, formally received the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment from the Lagos State Government.

Lagostrend report that the historic ceremony, held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat, marked the official recognition and commencement of the reign of the newly installed traditional ruler.

The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, warmly congratulated the monarch on his formal installation and described the occasion as a significant milestone for Lagasa Community and the entire Ibeju-Lekki Local Government.

The ceremony was graced by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, who represented the Governor, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, royal fathers, community leaders, government officials and other distinguished guests.

In his welcome address, Chairman Olowa expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for formally recognising the traditional institution in Lagasa. He noted that the presentation of the Staff of Office represents not only the beginning of a new royal era but also an opportunity to strengthen peace, unity and grassroots development.

He urged the newly installed monarch to use his position to promote peaceful coexistence, unity, cultural values and the collective interests of the people of Lagasa.

Speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Government, Dr. Agbaje highlighted the important role of traditional institutions in grassroots development, preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of peace and stability across communities.

The major highlight of the event was the formal presentation of the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Adeleke Yisa Nasir, officially affirming his position and marking the commencement of his reign as the Alajasa of Lagasa Community.

In his response, the newly installed monarch expressed profound appreciation to the Lagos State Government, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, royal fathers, community leaders and the people of Lagasa for their support, prayers and confidence in his leadership.

Oba Adeleke Yisa Nasir pledged to dedicate his reign to the peace, unity, progress and development of Lagasa Community, while calling for the continued cooperation of all stakeholders.

Chairman Olowa, on behalf of the Executive and Legislative Arms of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, wished the new Alajasa a peaceful, prosperous and successful reign.

He expressed confidence that the monarch’s leadership would contribute significantly to greater unity, stability, cultural preservation and sustainable development in Lagasa and the wider Ibeju-Lekki community.

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The ceremony ended on a high note, with residents, traditional rulers, government officials, dignitaries and well-wishers celebrating the historic recognition of the new traditional institution.

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