Ejigbo LCDA strengthens ties with traditional institutions, champions cultural preservation

In recognition of his consistent support for cultural preservation in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, the Iledi Iyadunsin of Ejigbo, under the Confederation of Ogboni Aborijin of Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit on Monday to the Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Aare Taoheed Taiwo, popularly known as TAT.

The delegation was led by the Chief Oluwo of Ejigbo, Prince Mukaila Imakiyo, and included other esteemed traditional leaders such as the Apena of Ejigbo, the Ajaguna of Ejigbo, Ifa-Tayo Ogunde, and Erebus Basira.

During the visit, Chief Oluwo commended Chairman Taiwo for his openness to traditional institutions and his unwavering commitment to safeguarding Ejigbo’s indigenous values. He noted that the Chairman’s leadership has continually fostered unity, promoted cultural continuity, and strengthened respect for ancestral heritage.

In response, Aare Taiwo expressed gratitude for the visit and reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to upholding and promoting Ejigbo’s cultural identity. He emphasized that traditional institutions remain vital partners in peacebuilding, moral guidance, and grassroots cohesion.

The meeting concluded with prayers, blessings, and expressions of goodwill, further solidifying the bond between the council administration and the custodians of Ejigbo’s rich cultural heritage.