The Isale-Eko Descendants’ Union has called on the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, to support the group’s programmes on education, urban regeneration, culture and health.
A statement on Friday indicated that the Chairman of the union, Mr Adeniji Kazeem, spoke during a short visit to the monarch at his residence in Iga Idunganranran.
Kazeem was accompanied by the newly inaugurated members of the executive committee.
Former Attorney-General of Lagos State observed the infrastructural deficit in Isale Eko and called on the state government to address the problem.
He said the indigenous community was in dire need of attention as its roads had been washed away by flood caused by poor drainage and poor sanitation.
“Welcoming IDU’s new executives to his palace, Akiolu advised them to work closely with the state and local governments as well as other stakeholders to address the poor sanitary conditions in the Isale Eko community.
“Akiolu, also Permanent Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, emphasised the significance of improving the environment while stating his fear of an epidemic of the level experienced in 1918, if the issue of the environment is not addressed.”
The monarch prayed for the new executives, urging them to discharge their duties in fear of God and work actively for the betterment of the community,” the statement added.
IDU was established in 1939 to secure a better future for sons and daughters of Isale-Eko origin.
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