Taiwo Afolayan
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his birthday.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement from Abuja.
The statement highlighted that Mr. Sanwo-Olu had a successful career in the private sector before joining public service, steadily climbing the leadership ladder.
“Mr. Sanwo-Olu was elected governor of Lagos State in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 for a second term in office.
“The president prays for many more years in good health for the governor and wishes him more wisdom and energy in his service to Lagos State and the nation,” said the statement.
Tinubu Congratulates Gbajabiamila
President Tinubu also extended warm congratulations to his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on his birthday.
In a statement by Mr. Ngelale, President Tinubu described Mr. Gbajabiamila as a statesman and prolific public administrator.
He noted that Mr. Gbajabiamila is an accomplished lawyer who previously served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.
“Owing to the quality of leadership and representation he provided for the Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives, Honourable Gbajabiamila maintained a perfect streak of re-elections across decades from 2003 until 2023 when he was appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President.
“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and staff of the presidency to celebrate an exceptional leader on this special occasion.
“The president commends Honourable Gbajabiamila for his diligence, high sense of responsibility, patriotic zeal, and commitment to the common good,” the statement read.
President Tinubu wished Mr. Gbajabiamila many more years in good health and renewed strength in his service to the nation.
