•By Ibrahim Abubakar Jagaba
The Lagos State Body of Seriki Hausawas, an umbrella body of Serikis from across the five administrative divisions of Lagos State—namely Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Epe, symbolically known as IBILE—held its first meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 31, at the palace of HRH Alhaji Ahmed Haruna Kuraja, the Sarki Overall and Chairman of the Chieftaincy Council of Arewa Community, Alimosho, Lagos.
As expected, the meeting had in attendance member Serikis from the IBILE divisions, including Sarki Hassan Abubakar Auyo of Idi-Araba, Mushin; Sarki Haruna Sule of Epe Kingdom; Sarki Sulaiman Rabiu of Kuje-Amuwo-Odofin; Sarki Aminu Jubirila of Orile-Agege; and Sarki Abdullahi Musa Ringim of Ikeja.
Also present were Sarki Abubakar Muhammad of Alagbado-Oke-Abiye and the host, the Sarki Overall of Alimosho, among others. Sarki Shittu Idris of Ikorodu was unavoidably absent due to bereavement but was represented by his secretary.
While presenting individual reports and feedback, participating Serikis emphasized the importance of responsible citizenship and the need for the Lagos State Body of Seriki Hausawas to intensify advocacy and sensitization efforts within their communities.
They stressed the necessity of promoting responsible practices that align with lawful and acceptable standards in Lagos State.
Members were reminded and encouraged to obtain all necessary legal documents, including the national identity card, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card, tax clearance certificate (TCC), and voter’s card, among others.
They were also urged to educate members of the Arewa community within their jurisdictions on the significance of these credentials and the need for compliance.
Special prayers for Lagos State and Nigeria, led by Sheikh Mujittafa, Chief Imam of the palace Masjid, were conducted immediately after the Juma’ah service at the palatial mosque inside the host’s palace.
It will be recalled that the Lagos State Body of Seriki Hausawas held its last meeting for 2024 at the palace of the Sarkin Hausawa of Idi-Araba, Mushin, HRH Alhaji Hassan Abubakar Auyo, where prayers were also offered on Friday, December 27, for Lagos and Nigeria in gratitude for a successful end to the year and hopes for a prosperous 2025.
