The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has sent a congratulatory message to the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division in Lagos State, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, on the occasion of his 5th coronation anniversary on the throne.
Oba Ogunsanwo was officially coronated when the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presented him with the Staff of Office and Instruments of Office as the Alara of Ilara Kingdom on Sunday August 16, 2020. The ceremonies marking the fifth anniversary of the coronation started on Friday August 15 through this Sunday August 17, 2025 and Sultan of Sokoto felicitates.
“We hereby join millions of well wishers to extend our warmest congratulations on the momentous occasion of your 5th Coronation Anniversary as the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Lagos State,” said the Sultan in a letter dated August 8, 2025 and released to the media by his Media Team on Saturday August 17, 2025.
He said, “These past five years have witnessed your steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service and guiding your people with the dignity and wisdom that traditional leadership embodies. Your reign has significantly contributed to the progress and well-being of the Ilara Kingdom in particular, Lagos State and Nigeria in general.
“As you celebrate this milestone, we offer our heartfelt prayers to Almighty God, who appointed you, to guide and protect you always. May He grant you continued strength, good health, enhanced wisdom, and the prosperity necessary to fulfill your noble responsibilities.
“We wish you many more years of God fearing and dedicated leadership on the ancestral throne. May God bless you, your family, and subjects abundantly, amen.
“Congratulations !!,” he felicitated with the Alara.