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Rilwan Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Nigeria (r.
Oba akiolu of lagos biography for kids
2003–present)
Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu (born 29 October 1943) is the incumbent Oba of Lagos.[1]
Career
After high school he served for 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force, entering the force in 1970.
He served in various capacities, was promoted to assistant inspector-general of Police in 1999, and was active until his retirement in 2002. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and a fellow of the Nigerian Law School.[2]
Coronation
On 23 May 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 crowned on 9 August 2003.
He has served in this position since May 2003, when he succeeded Oba Adeyinka Oyekan.[3]
The Akinsemoyin Royal Family of Lagos has challenged Oba Akiolu's coronation in court, complaining, amongst others, that their lineage has