The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s government.
The monarch made the call during a visit by the President’s wife, Oluremi Tinubu, to his Iga Idugaran palace in Lagos.
This was made known in a statement released on Tuesday by Mrs Tinubu’s spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, adding that the Oba Akiolu highlighted President Tinubu’s sincere intentions for the nation, emphasising his grassroots-oriented approach.
“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,” the monarch stated.
Oba Akiolu also urged Nigerian youths to affirm their relationship with God alongside their inherent diligence and work ethic.
“Though some youths are incurably lazy and wait to be spoon-fed, teach them not to wait for fish but to learn how to fish themselves,” he remarked.
Mrs Tinubu thanked the royal father for his continuous support, prayers, and guidance.
“I assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will excel for this country. He loves Nigeria, he loves Nigerians and will do his utmost for them,” she affirmed.
Mrs Tinubu also assured the monarch that the state’s representatives would champion Oba Akiolu’s request for a special status for Lagos State.

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