Oniru’s death, a great loss — Aare Gani Adams

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has described the death of the late Oniru of Iruland, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, as a great loss.
Adams expressed sadness over the death of the monarch, even as he prayed for the repose of his soul.
The Aareonakakanfo, in a statement, by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, on Thursday described the late monarch as a true custodian of Yoruba culture.
He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I join the good people of Lagos, and the Iruland in particular to mourn the death of one of our revered monarchs, the late Oniru, who joined his ancestors last Monday.
“Though, it was a great loss, I am happy the monarch lived a worthy life. He was a true custodian of Yoruba culture and he would be missed greatly by the people.”
Iba Gani Adams spoke about the various qualities of the late monarch, saying the late did everything to bring development to Iru Kingdom.
He said: “Baba will definitely live in the minds of so many people, especially as he used his position and influence to transform the entire Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos, making it one of the most industrialised towns in Lagos State.
“During his reign, Iruland was peaceful and that truly accounted for the rapid development  in the area.”
The late Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru died on Monday, aged 82.