ONIRU OF IRU KINGDOM COMMISSIONS NEW CENTRAL MOSQUE
His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, has officially commissioned the new Oniru Central Mosque.
The elegant, 300-capacity mosque, located on Palace Road, fulfills the Oba’s vision for an expanded place of worship to accommodate the growing number of worshippers and the area’s rapid urbanization.
Oba Lawal expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah, the Oniru in Council, his family, and friends for their support.
He urged Muslim faithful to use this new edifice as an opportunity to draw closer to God and to take ownership of the mosque.
He also charged Muslims, as they celebrate Eid al-Kabir, to never give up, regardless of their circumstances.
Chief Abayomi Muyideen Daramola, the Balogun of Iru Land, highlighted the significance of the day, noting its coincidence with the start of the week-long activities marking the Oniru’s 5th coronation anniversary. He congratulated the Oniru, emphasizing the blessings awaiting those who build for God.
He also noted the mosque’s remarkable six-month completion time, believing that prayers offered there will benefit the Oniru’s generation and all who contributed.
Justice Lawal Akapo of the Appeal Court commended the Oniru for creating a conducive place of worship. He remarked that the Oniru was continuing a family legacy, as the Oba’s ancestors were the first to build a mosque on Lagos Island, signifying divine guidance.
Alhaja Rashidat Adu, Executive Chairman of Iru/Victoria Island Local Council Development Area, also extended congratulations to the Oniru and his wife. She praised the mosque’s reconstruction as a significant transformation and a harbinger of greater things for the kingdom, praying for continued divine favor for the Oniru.
Kola Abiola, son of Chief MKO Abiola, was also among those who congratulated the Oniru.
The commissioning, which marked the beginning of the Oniru’s 5th coronation anniversary celebrations, was attended by prominent Muslim clerics, government officials, and traditional rulers. The event included Quranic recitations and a tour of the mosque following the official opening.
Jummat prayer was also offered in the mosque .
