Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has received loads of praises after paying respect to culture and tradition by greeting royal fathers in the Yoruba language at a Lagos Stakeholders Meeting held today, Wednesday, December 27.
The event, held in Lagos, brought together dignitaries including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat; ALGON National President and Bariga Local Council Chairman Hon. Kolade David Alabi; Speaker of the Lagos House Assembly Mudashiru Obasa; traditional rulers; and other officials.
In keeping with cultural custom, President Tinubu acknowledged the esteemed traditional leaders at the gathering by addressing them in Yoruba. In a short video posted on Twitter (link), the president gave his inaugural greetings in Yoruba, welcoming the royal fathers to the event.
The use of traditional Yoruba greetings and courtesy demonstrated Tinubu’s respect for the role of royal fathers in governance and nation building. Attendees praised the president for honoring the dignitaries and highlighting Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage through his greetings.
People on social media have also hailed President Tinubu for observing this important tradition and showing respect to the visiting monarchs through his use of their native language. Many commented that this shows his commitment to preserving Nigeria’s varied cultures.
During the meeting, discussions focused on key issues facing Lagos State and strategies to foster development. The inclusive forum allowed the president to engage with stakeholders at the grassroots level.
The Lagos Stakeholders Meeting allowed political, traditional, and community leaders to confer on matters critical to the state. President Tinubu’s culturally appropriate Yoruba greetings to royal fathers set the tone for a productive and respectful policy dialogue.
