Erelu Abiola Dosunmu flanked by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at her 50th anniversary as Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, were among several dignitaries who gathered to celebrate Erelu Abiola Dosunmu on the occasion of her 50th anniversary as Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos.
The celebratory ceremony took place in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Sunday.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other dignitaries joined Erelu Abiola Dosunmu at her 50th anniversary as Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos
In his address, Sanwo-Olu praised Erelu Dosunmu for her extraordinary dedication to the values and traditions that shape the community.
He highlighted that her five decades as a custodian of cultural heritage are a testament to her wisdom, resilience, and leadership.
Accompanying the governor were his wife, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; members of the State Executive Council, including the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, among others.
Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude to Erelu Dosunmu on behalf of the people of Lagos State and prayed for her continued strength and grace.
“May God continue to bless her with the wisdom and fortitude that have defined her remarkable fifty-year reign. We celebrate her and will always recognize the profound impact she has had on our cultural heritage and our lives,” the governor said.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, celebrates Erelu Abiola Dosunmu on her 60th anniversary as Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos
The event was also attended by notable dignitaries, including the First Lady of Kwara State, Prof.Olufolake Abdulrazaq; the former First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye III; and Lagos State White Cap Chiefs, among others.
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