𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning against the assumption and use of unapproved chieftaincy titles across the state, declaring such actions illegal and punishable under the law.

In a public advisory released on Monday, February 2, 2026, the government expressed concern over the growing trend of individuals and groups parading themselves with self styled royal titles without the approval of the state authorities.

 According to the government, the development has fueled tension, confusion and avoidable crises in several communities.

The advisory noted that the unchecked proliferation of self acclaimed chieftaincy titles has reached an alarming level, undermining the authority of the state and the integrity of the traditional institution. 

It added that previous efforts by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development to curb the practice have been largely ineffective,