What is Oba Of Lagos?

Information about Oba Of Lagos

The Oba of Lagos is the traditional, yet ceremonial, sovereign of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. He has no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by Nigerian politicians who seek support from the residents of Lagos. The official residence of the Oba, since 1630, is Iga Idungaran, a castle constructed by the Portuguese (finished in 1705).

List of Obas of Lagos

Oba, (pronounced Or-ba, King in Yoruba), is the supreme traditional head of a Yoruba town.

Yoruba towns are of three generations:-
  • The first generation is made up of founding towns and cities of the origin or capitals of Yoruba states/kingdoms.

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Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos as seen from the harbour near Victoria Island.

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City of Lagos showing main urban areas
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Lagos State is an administrative region of Nigeria. The smallest of Nigeria's states, Lagos State is the second most populous state after Kano State,[2] and arguably the most economically important state of the county,[3]
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Motto
"Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress"
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"Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey"


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"A Portuguesa"


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(and largest city) Lisbon5

Official languages Portuguese1
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