Rilwan Akiolu
Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu (born October 29, 1943) is the incumbent traditional Oba of Lagos.
Early life and education
He attended Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Surulere, Lagos and studied Law at the University of Lagos (Akoka campus), receiving his Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B).
Career
After his high school education, He served for 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force. After entering the force in 1970, He served in various capacities and was promoted to the post of Assistant Inspector General of Police in 1999. He was active until his retirement in 2002. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and Fellow of the Nigerian Law School.
Coronation
On May 23, 2003, Akiolu was selected by the kingmakers of the Lagos traditional kingdom and confirmed by the Lagos State government as the 21st Oba of Lagos; he was capped the next day, and was officially coronated on August 9, 2003. He has served in this position since May 2003, when he succeeded Oba Adeyinka Oyekan.
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