…Seeks more roles for traditional rulers
The Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday, in Lagos, applauded President Bola Tinubu’s plans to deploy forest guards to s cure the nation’s ungoverned spaces.
He assured that traditional rulers will do everything necessary to partner with the federal government to ensure that the plans succeed in securing local communities across the country
The royal father gave his commendation, while speaking with State House Journalists, after paying a courtesy visit on President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, on Sunday
He also hailed the President’s economic reforms, which he said will reposition Nigeria on the global stage, just as he backed the administration’s newly proposed forest guard security structure.
“I’m here to greet Mr. President for the Salah break and also to appreciate all the great things he’s doing for our dear country,” the Ooni stated.
“I went to a country called Kazakhstan and came back with feedback. The good things he’s doing are opening Nigeria up to so many nations that now want to work with us.”
The traditional ruler also noted that international investors are now developing more interest in Nigeria under Tinubu’s leadership
“In history, there is no arbitrage again. You bring dollars to Nigeria to do business, and you take it out, no dual exchange between the central bank and the parallel market. The world is watching us as a nation, and we don’t need to leave everything to the government,” he said.
The monarch while seeking more roles for traditional rulers, noted that such initiative will help strengthen nation-building.
“We traditional rulers should lead by example, work in tandem with the government, and give hope to our youth. This is another testimony of hope for Nigerian youth,” he said.
On security, Oba Ogunwusi expressed optimism about the Tinubu administration’s efforts, praising the proposed restructuring of the Forest Guard system as a critical step toward lasting peace and investor confidence.
The monarch hailed Tinubu’s push for economic reforms and grassroots security reinforcement amid ongoing national challenges.
“We’re very happy with the Forest Guard structure and the new platform to bring in more police force to continue to comb the entire forest, both in the north and in the south,” he said.
“Once security is addressed, there will be a solid platform for investment to flow into Nigeria.”
The Ooni reaffirmed his support for Tinubu’s leadership, calling him “a bold president committed to a better Nigeria,” and urged all Nigerians to adopt a more optimistic outlook: “It’s about time for all of us in Nigeria to come together and look at Nigeria as a cup half full, not half empty.”
