Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has forwarded his condolence message to the Oniru Royal Family over the death of Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru.
Okay.ng had reported on Monday that the first-class monarch in Lagos state passed away aged 82.
Sanwo-olu reacting to the news in a statement through his spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, described the late monarch as “a very important Lagosian and a patriotic Nigerian”.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Lagos State, I commiserate with the Oniru Royal Family on the transition of His Royal Highness, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru who joined his forebears. His service to the state and country at large will remain his enduring legacy.
“While we hoped the late monarch would be with us as we roll out our strategy towards a ‘Greater Lagos’, Oba Oniru today breathed his last and left legacies that will remain valuable in our effort to build the Lagos of our dream.
“We take solace in his esteemed advice and regular admonition from which our government drew strength to lift our people and improve their welfare. I pray that Almighty God reposes the soul of the late monarch and grant the Oniru Royal Family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
