Profile of Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, the 15th Oniru of Iruland.
Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal is the current traditional ruler of Iruland in Lagos State.
Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, is widely known as the Oniru of Iruland. He ascended the throne after the passing of Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru and was installed in June 2020, with public coronation rites following in September 2020.
Born in Lagos on July 24, 1970, he is the son of Chief Taoreed Lawal-Akapo, the Ojora of Lagos. His royal background connects him to the Ojora, Aromire, Abisogun, Shokun, and Oniru families, giving him a strong traditional lineage.
Before ascending the throne, Oba Lawal built a distinguished career in policing and public administration, including senior roles within Lagos State Government.
At a glance
Full Name
Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II
Title
15th Oniru of Iruland
Date of Birth
July 24, 1970
Date of Coronation
June 7, 2020
Predecessor
Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru
Consort
Olori Mariam Lawal
Holy Trinity Primary School, Ebute-Ero
St. Gregory's College, Ikoyi
University of Port Harcourt - B.Sc. Botany
SOAS, University of London - M.Sc. Violence, Conflict and Development
Executive programmes at Harvard Kennedy School, London School of Economics, and Wharton School
Served in the Nigerian Police Force and rose to the rank of Superintendent of Police.
Served as Aide-de-Camp to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Served as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Served as Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Housing, and later returned as Commissioner for Agriculture under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Iruland covers strategic areas including Victoria Island, Lekki, and Oniru Estate, placing the throne within one of Lagos State's most economically significant corridors.
His public service background and long-standing government experience give the Oniru stool a strong bridge between traditional leadership and modern administration.
His reign is associated with urban growth, infrastructure attention, cultural preservation, and business development across Iruland.
Step 1
After the passing of an Oba, the throne becomes vacant and traditional processes begin after the customary waiting period.
Step 2
Eligible princes from the ruling houses are presented for consideration by kingmakers and the traditional council.
Step 3
The process includes traditional consultation, family lineage review, government approval, and presentation of staff of office.
Step 4
Traditional rites and public coronation complete the recognition of the new Oba.