President Bola Tinubu welcomed the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, to his Lagos residence on Monday as part of the ongoing Eid-el-Kabir festivities. The traditional ruler, accompanied by a delegation from Ekiti State, paid the Sallah visit to extend festive greetings and demonstrate solidarity with the President's administration.
The visit highlighted the important relationship between Nigeria's traditional institutions and national leadership, featuring cultural expressions of goodwill and mutual respect between the monarch and the President.
President Acknowledges Gesture of National Unity
President Tinubu expressed gratitude to Oba Adejugbe for the visit, recognizing it as a significant gesture that reflects national cohesion and respect for Nigeria's diverse cultural heritage. The meeting formed part of broader engagements marking the Sallah period, during which leaders across various sectors connect to celebrate shared values of faith, unity, and service.
The President's Lagos residence also received several other prominent figures during the holiday celebrations. Notable visitors included former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, and industrialist Chief Razaq Okoya, who was accompanied by members of his family including Mrs. Shade Okoya and Raheem Okoya.
Other distinguished guests at the President's residence were Prince Samuel Adedoyin, Chairman of Doyin Group of Companies, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu.
This gathering of political, traditional, and business leaders underscores the significance of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as an occasion for fostering relationships and strengthening bonds across Nigeria's diverse leadership landscape.
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