Sanwo-Olu celebrates Lagos GAC chairman Olusi’s installation as Baba Adini of Yorubaland

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October 3, 2026 8:18 pm

File: GAC Leader, Tajudeen Olusi

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Chairman of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, on his installation as Baba Adini of Yorubaland.
Sanwo-Olu described the installation as a significant honour and recognition of Olusi’s years of leadership and contributions to the community.
The governor stated this in a post on his X account on Saturday.
He wrote, “Today, I celebrate with Prince (Dr.) Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, MON, OON, Chairman of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, on his installation as Baba Adini of Yorubaland.
“This is a significant honour and a recognition of his years of leadership and contribution to our community. Family defends Rhodes-Vivour’s Yoruba, Lagos heritage with historical documents RCCG overseer tasks region on community impact Hamzat urges investment in local innovation
“I congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition and wish him continued strength and wisdom in the years ahead.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources
Olusi, 90, is the Chairman of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council and a longstanding figure in Lagos politics.
He has served in elective and appointed political positions and has written about Lagos history, traditional institutions and chieftaincies.
In March 2025, he was installed as Atobatele of Ado-Ekiti by the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe.
His latest honour comes as part of activities marking his 90th birthday, with the Yoruba Land Council of Islamic Preachers installing him as Baba Adinni of Yorubaland on Saturday.

Okiki Adeduyite
Okiki is a journalist with over seven years experience covering politics, foreign news, society, entertainment and the film industry.

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