The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Erelu Abiola Dosunmu on the occasion of her 50th anniversary as Ere Kuti IV of Lagos.
The celebratory ceremony took place in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Sunday.
In his address, Governor 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.
Governor 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.
The event was also attended by notable dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, 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.