Rilwan Akiolu
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29 October 1943
Lagos, British Nigeria
| Rilwan Akiolu | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Rilwan Akiolu in 2006 | |
| Oba of Lagos | |
| Reign | 24 May 2003 – present |
| Coronation | 9 August 2003 |
| Predecessor | Adeyinka Oyekan |
| Born | Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu 29 October 1943 Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Religion | Islam |
Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu ⓘ(born 29 October 1943) is the incumbent Oba of Lagos.[1]
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 been denied access to the throne.[4]
