The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu took to social media to celebrate his predecessor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as he clocked 60 years.
“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,” Sanwo-Olu said in a tweet.
Sanwo-Olu praised Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode’s dedication and service to Lagos State during his term as a civil servant and also as the 14th governor of the 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 some 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. Amen”
