(http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/thumbnail.php?file=Akiolu_780145650.jpg&size=article_medium) Oba Riliwan Akiolu of Lagos
Oba Riliwan Akiolu of Lagos has urged politicians to provide good governance, stressing that the dividends of democracy should not be scarce after 13 years of civil rule.
He spoke in his palace on the importance of the grassroots and the contributions of the former Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, who is celebrating his 50th birthday this week, to their growth.
The monarch described Agunsoye as a honest young man worthy of respect, stressing that he maintained a cordial relationship with Lagos State Council of Traditional Rulers during his tenure.
Oba Akiolu said when good governance is felt at the grassroots, democracy is at work, hailing Agunsoye for fostering local government development under the Fashola administration.
He said although he felt sad that Agunsoye was not reappointed as commissioner, he took solace in the fact that, when he was there, he was a responsible and progressive administrator.
Akiolu added: “We need credible men and women who can bring good governance to the grassroots.
“Agunsoye was exemplary. He was honest and frank. He is a good listener and he can only be convinced by superior argument. His tenure was commendable.”
TheNation