SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES AMBODE ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY.

Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on his 60th birthday.

In a congratulatory statement shared on Twitter by his media adviser Gboyega Akosile on Wednesday, the governor hailed Mr Ambode as a seasoned administrator who committed his knowledge and expertise to the expansion of the public service in Lagos State.

In the 2018 APC primary, Mr Ambode was defeated by Mr Sanwo-Olu in his campaign for a second term.

The governor stated that his predecessor made significant contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State in various roles, particularly in the finance sector, as a previous accountant-general and governor.

“On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the government, and the good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, and political associates of my predecessor, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, to congratulate him on his 60th birthday,” the governor said.

“Mr Akinwunmi Ambode dedicated his youth and adult life to serving Lagos State, first as a civil servant and later as the 14th Governor of our beloved Lagos State.”

“He demonstrated a high level of integrity, dedication, and professionalism to service in the public sector as Council Treasurer, Auditor General for Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, and Accountant-General of Lagos State.”

“He achieved the same results as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and as State Accountant General.”

Mr Sanwo-Olu also praised Mr Ambode for having “positive and significant impacts in some sectors” during his time as governor of Lagos.

“I wish Former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode a happy birthday and pray that he has many more fruitful years in good health.” “Amen,” he replied.