The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert has expressed deep shock and sadness over the demise of His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III.
Speaking during his condolence visit to the late Oba’s family at the Palace in Isolo, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Robert said that the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs will miss the highly respected monarch.
According to him, “The late Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka, who until his death was the Secretary of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, served as a great pillar of support to the Council. He also played a prominent role as a member of the Conflict Resolution Committee as well as contributed immensely to the development of his kingdom and by extension to Lagos State. Surely the vacuum created by his demise will be greatly felt by all”.
While commiserating with the family, the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the good people of Isolo Kingdom with the exit of His Royal Majesty Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka, the Commissioner prayed that the Almighty God, in His Infinite Mercy, should grant the departed soul eternal rest.
He, however, advised the good people of Isolo and its environs to continue to live in peace and not allow unhealthy rancour put an end to the communal peace that has always been enjoyed by all in the kingdom.
The Commissioner also expressed the support of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the Traditional Institutions in the State, stressing that they remain the rallying point in the promotion of culture, maintaining communal peace and fostering social development as well as serving as a veritable vehicle for the dissemination of policies and programmes of the State Government.