Lawmaker tasks royal fathers on culture preservation

A Member of Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Olusola Sokunle, on Friday urged traditional institutions to be more committed to sustenance of peace and preservation of culture in their domains.

Sokunle, representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency I, made the appeal in Lagos in a congratulatory message to the Traditional Ruler (Elewu) of Ewuland, Oba Shakirudeen Kuti, on his 15th year coronation anniversary.

Ewuland is in the constituency.

According to the legislator, traditional institutions have huge roles to play in the socio-cultural, economic and political development of the nation.

“Traditional rulers should not forget their roles of preserving cultural values and heritage of the people.

“We need the traditional institutions so much to move forward as a nation.

“The government must continue to hold them in high esteem, not only as the custodians of culture, but also as the bridge between the people and government,” Sokunle said.

The lawmaker remarked that Kuti had remained a good ruler since his ascension to the throne.

“Since his ascension, there has never been any gap between the traditional institution and the government in the constituency.

“The existence of traditional institution in Ewutuntun is impacting:  Elewu has demonstrated that he is the royal father of all residents of the town since he ascended to the throne,” he said.

The lawmaker urged the royal father to continue to support the government to bring development to Oshodi. (NAN)