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Holds Meeting with Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders
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Set to Inaugurate Lagos Industrial Leather Hub
- Safiu Kehinde
Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Lagos in her first official visit to the state since President Bola Tinubu’s assumption of office at the Presidental Villa, Abuja.
Tinubu arrived at the state capital, Ikeja, on Friday ahead of the inauguration of Lagos Industrial Leather Hub.
As captured in an Instagram post by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the first lady was received by the state government officials led by the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Also present to receive Tinubu were the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and the Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa, amongst others.
Prior to the Lagos Industrial Leather Hub inauguration in Matori, Mushin area of the state, Tinubu, held a meeting with Traditional Rulers and Religious Leaders at Lagos House, Marina.
Tinubu had at the meeting which had other stakeholders of the state in attendance called on politicians to place the interests of the electorate above party allegiance in the discharge of their duties.
She noted that public service should be rooted in commitment to the people, not just loyalty to political platforms.
“Party aside, once we win an election, people should put party aside and let’s run the government.
“The government involves people and through the grace of God, the Renewed Hope Initiative will be able to change the mindset of opposition states.
“We are all working together to make sure that this programme get to the grassroots,” Tinubu said.
In his welcome address, Sanwo-Olu, lauded the First Lady’s decision to engage directly with traditional and religious leaders, describing them as critical stakeholders in the conversations of governance.
The governor, according to report, acknowledged the timing of the visit, which coincided with the ongoing Isese Week, a period of cultural celebration among Yoruba traditional institutions.
He commended the religious and traditional institutions for their continued prayers and support for the state, reaffirming the government’s commitment to working closely with them.
“Their prayers are with us. It is not a coincidence that this visit comes during Isese Week.
“It shows our traditional institution is alive and vibrant. We also recognize our religious leaders, and this government values your interventions in all spheres of life,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor further commended the First Lady for her Renewed Hope Initiative which according to him has touched many livess.
“Our First Lady has birthed new ideas and levels of governance using her office. Her initiative is touching lives and bringing hope, especially to the elderly and the vulnerable. She has toured the nation, engaging with regional leaders and using her experience, intellect, and compassion to uplift communities,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Meanwhile, the First Lady will also be presenting empowerment items to over 1,000 women at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja, before her return.