Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada
As we mark this year’s Isese Day, I extend my warmest greetings to all our revered traditional rulers, custodians of our heritage, and every son and daughter of Yoruba land.
Our culture is the soul of our identity, and preserving it is a duty we owe the generations coming after us. The values, wisdom, and discipline embedded in Yoruba tradition remain a strong pillar that has shaped our society and continues to guide us in building a more united and prosperous Lagos.
As a leader, I believe culture and governance must walk hand in hand. A person who neglects its heritage risks losing its compass, but when culture is celebrated, it becomes easier to inspire pride, unity, and progress among our people.
On this special day, I join millions of Yoruba sons and daughters in appreciating the richness of our tradition. May we continue to uphold it, promote it, and pass it on with pride to the next generation .
Happy Isese Day to our fathers, the traditional rulers, and the great people of Lagos State.
— Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada
Mayoress, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA
Queen Mother
Face of Kosofe
Oluomo of Kosofeland
Yeyesewa of Ilara Kingdom
Yeyeoge of Ijanikin Land