President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, on clocking 55 on July 24, 2025.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu joins family, friends and well-wishers in celebrating the traditional ruler for devoting his reign to developing Iru Kingdom and Lagos State.
Oba Lawal served as President Tinubu’s Aide de Camp when he was governor of Lagos State. After he retired from the police force as a superintendent, he returned to school to further his education.
Before ascending the throne as the 15th Oniru, he was Commissioner in Lagos State at various times in ministries such as Housing, Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Tinubu commended the royal father for leveraging his experience in public service to uplift his community through initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and economic empowerment for the less privileged.
“As my ADC during my time as Lagos Governor, Oniru demonstrated unique leadership skills, and his character was also exemplary. Over the years, he has remained a trusted ally and a shining example of service to the people,” said Tinubu.
He applauded Oba Lawal’s advocacy for sustainable urban development and his recent contribution to urban studies through his book ”From City to Megacity: A Memoir of Lagos Urbanisation (1999 – 2023)”.
Tinubu prayed for the monarch’s long reign and continued peace and progress in Iru Kingdom and Lagos.
