Meet The Newly Installed Lagos Chiefs
A historic day in Lagos, Nigera 🇳🇬
The coronation of six White Cap Chiefs of Lagos, a profound celebration of tradition, heritage, and continuity of indigenous governance:
Akarigbere (Kingmakers – First Class Chiefs)Eletu Odibo of Lagos – Engr. Ajibade Ismail Nosiru Ayeni.
Olorogun Adodo of Lagos – Chief Adebola (Adebola Olalekan) Dosunmu.
Ogboni Iduntafa of Lagos (Onilegbele) – Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki.
Spiritual & traditional custodiansOnimole of Lagos – Chief Razak (Razaq) Onimole.
Onisemo of Lagos – Chief Lookman Bolaji Oluwa.
Abagbon (War Chiefs)Bajulu of Lagos – Chief Yusuf Jinadu Bajulu.
From kingmakers to spiritual custodians and defenders of ancient Lagos, these revered titles reflect the enduring structure of traditional authority that has guided Lagos for centuries.
May their stools be blessed with wisdom, strength, and service to the people....Àṣẹ.
Lagos White Cap Chiefs are senior traditional title holders who support the Oba of Lagos in governing, preserving culture, and guiding the community. Main traditional and political roles. They act as advisers to the Oba of Lagos on chieftaincy matters, disputes, community affairs, and relations with government and politicians. They serve as custodians of customs and history, preserving the traditions, origin stories, and royal protocols of Isale Eko and wider Lagos. Some of them function as kingmakers, especially within the Akarigbere group, participating in the process of selecting and installing the Oba and other key chiefs.
Spiritual and cultural responsibilities. They are spiritual custodians, linked to ancient shrines and deities, and play key roles in major festivals such as the Eyo masquerade and related rituals. They help organize and lead cultural ceremonies and processions, including installation rites, palace ceremonies and other events that showcase Lagos’ heritage.
Community leadership and mediation. They provide community guidance, representing their quarters (areas) of Lagos Island and articulating the concerns of residents to the palace and government. They act as mediators, helping to resolve land, family and neighbourhood disputes informally, to maintain peace and social cohesion.
Category‑specific roles (in brief):
Akarigbere (Kingmakers / First Class Chiefs): focus on kingmaking, high‑level advisory roles, and core palace decisions.
Spiritual/traditional custodians (e.g., Onimole, Onisemo): focus on rituals, shrines, festivals, and enforcing spiritual taboos and obligations.
Abagbon (War Chiefs, e.g., Bajulu): historically linked to defence and security of the kingdom, now expressed as protection of community, unity and vigilance over the land.
