Oworonshoki Gets New Monarch as Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff of Office to Oba Adesegun

Oworonshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State has welcomed a new monarch following the presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Kabir Bashir Adesegun as the Olu Oko Baba Agba.

The ceremony, held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, formally recognised Oba Adesegun as a traditional ruler in the community, with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting the Staff of Office.

The event attracted traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, family members, friends and residents who gathered to celebrate the new monarch.

Oba Adesegun received the Staff of Office amid cheers and jubilation, with residents taking to the streets to celebrate the occasion.

The ceremony was attended by officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, as well as traditional rulers from Kosofe and neighbouring communities.

Among those present was the Onikosi, alongside other prominent traditional rulers within the local government.

The development adds another traditional leadership position to the Oworonshoki community, which already has the Oloworo of Oworonshoki as its existing king.

With Oba Adesegun now formally recognised as the Olu Oko Baba Agba, Oworonshoki has two recognised traditional leadership positions, with the new monarch expected to play his role within the scope of his traditional title.

The presentation of the Staff of Office also provides formal recognition from the Lagos State Government for Oba Adesegun to carry out his responsibilities.

Speaking on the significance of the occasion, community members expressed support for the new monarch and called for peace, unity and development across Oworonshoki.

The installation is expected to strengthen community leadership and encourage greater cooperation among traditional institutions, residents and government authorities in the area.

The statement on the ceremony was signed by Prince Sultan Abiodun Saliu, Elebo of Oworonshoki.