*No effort will be spared to ensure peace, says new Lagos monarch

Newly crowned Ogudu Oshadi of Ogombo Kingdom, Ogombo, Lagos, Oba Abiodun Muslimi Ogunbo, has assured that his reign will ensure peace and stability in the Lagos Community. Ogunbo became the first monarch of the community since it was founded on October 4, 1873. Before his enthronement yesterday, he was the Baale of the community. Speaking during his installation ceremony, he said: “I congratulate all Ogombo indigenes for this historical moment. From our fathers to our youths and to our mothers, this would not have been possible without their prayers, support and most importantly, their sacrifice. “I also appreciate my family for standing by me all through the period and being a pillar of moral support. “We salute the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We appreciate the executive council for finding us worthy of kingship and making our struggle a dream come true. Congratulations to the sons and daughters of Ogombo.” On security, he said: “I want to give assurance that under my watch as the Oba of Ogombo Kingdom, no effort will be spared to ensure that peace, tranquility and unity reign supreme in the land. I will continue to unite the people towards the common task of living in peace and harmony for progress and social-economic development of our community.” Also speaking, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Kikelomo Sanyaolu, said: “I congratulate the good people of Ogombo because this is historic in the sense that this is the first time the Ogombo community will have a king. “I urge the people of Ogombo to kindly support the Oba. The Oba has all necessary requirements of the state government and he has been cleared by the Ministry of Justice and found fit for the position. So, we are calling for support for him for the development and progress of the community. I am sure that he will take the community to places.” While pledging support, members representing Eti-Osa Constituency 1, Noheem Adams also called on members of the community to work in harmony with the monarch.