Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and experts have expressed optimism in the rapid development of Iruland, even as they lauded hailed the new Oniru, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II) for his passion about sustainable development for the benefit of Iru-land with a focus on young people and women. Osinbajo and others expressed this optimism while speaking at a virtual conference to mark the 1st Annual sustainable cities dialogue in commemoration of the coronation of Oba Lawal as the 15th Oniru Of Iru-land. According to them, cities can solve many urban-related challenges, if they drive innovations and investments that address sustainable growth, urban development and prosperity. On his part, Lagos State governor, Mr Sanwo-Olu, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, Solape Hammond, commended Oba Lawal for coming up with the initiative barely two months after his installation as the Oniru of Iru Kingdom. He, however, expressed confidence that the conference would come up with new and better ideas for further development of the state.

Source: Nigerian Tribune September 12, 2020 18:22 UTC