The Oniru of Iruland, Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has announced the cancellation of celebrations to mark his 50 birthday which comes on Friday, July 24, 2020. According to Oba Oniru, the landmark birthday is worth rolling out the drums for celebrations, considering his recent ascension as the 15th Oniru of Iruland, but the event had been celebrated quietly in line with recent developments and state restrictions on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The monarch, however, expressed the belief that the special occasion should also be for reflection, urging well-wishers to refrain from paying courtesy visits to the palace. “Rather, they are advised to join Oba Lawal in prayers from their homes,” the statement said. Oba Lawal thanked well-wishers for their kind gestures so far, urging all groups to put forward the various plans already underway.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 23, 2020 18:22 UTC