The Speaker, Rt. Hon ( Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, members and staff of Lagos House of Assembly have sent their congratulations to HRM Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos on the occasion of his 77th birthday.

The Speaker and the assembly said Oba Akiolu is a king worthy to be called a royal father because of his valuable contributions to the state since his ascension to the throne. “We jointly celebrate the many years of your assiduous and endless service to the people of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

“While assuring you of our absolute respect to your esteemed person and the institution of Oba of Lagos, please, permit us to use this opportunity to commiserate with you on the recent criminal and violent attack on the palace of Oba of Lagos.

” We pray that Almighty God will make your reign to herald more fruitful years to the land of your forefathers and continually replenish your health and strength. ” Oba wa, Igba odun, odun kan ni o!