The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Tinubu amid economic challenges.
Akiolu made the remark when the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid him a visit at his Iga Idugaran palace in Lagos on Tuesday.
The respected monarch, noted that President Tinubu means well for the nation as he is a man who is grassroots focused.
According to Akiolu, “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.”
Oba of Lagos also urged 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.”
The visit by wife of the President was an opportunity for the monarch to restate his appeal for a special status for Lagos State as the former Federal Capital of Nigeria.
Mrs. Tinubu, who was at the palace in the company of wives of some of the 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.”
Mrs.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 pouring of traditional blessing by the monarch.
Vanguard
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