Ajirioghene Imah
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent congratulatory message to his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode on his 60th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu, who took to his official twitter handle to felicitate Ambode, described him as one who contributed to the growth and development of the State.
He said, “On behalf of my dear wife, Ibijoke, the government and 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.
“Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode dedicated his young and adult life to the service of Lagos State, first as a civil servant and later as the 14th Governor of our dear State.
“As Council Treasurer, Auditor General for Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Accountant-General of Lagos State, he displayed a high level of integrity, dedication and professionalism to service in the public sector.
“He recorded same achievements as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and as the State’s Accountant General.
“He also made positive and significant impacts in some sectors during his tenure as Lagos State Governor, working for the continuous growth and development of our State.
“I wish His Excellency, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode a happy birthday and pray that he witnesses many more fruitful years in good health”.
NEWSTODAYNG recalled that Ambode was a Former Governor of Lagos State between 2015 and 2019 before he was succeeded by Governor Sanwo-Olu.