Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated Nigeria’s first female Minister of Industry and second female President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Chief (Dr.) Onikepo Akande, on her 80th birthday, describing her as an icon in the business world and beyond.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s goodwill message was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. He further described Akande, a renowned economist, accountant, and industrialist, as a distinguished Nigerian who has served the country passionately and made significant contributions to the business world and society.
The governor said Chief Akande, who is also the Iyalaje of Ibadanland and turns 80 on Tuesday, deserves all the accolades for her immense and impactful contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy and governance.
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“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate the first female Minister of Industry, Chief (Dr.) Onikepo Akande, on her 80th birthday.
“Dr. Onikepo Akande is worth celebrating on her 80th birthday based on her positive impact on the country. She has served Nigeria passionately and made significant contributions to the business world and society. She is an icon in the business world and beyond.
“She contributed positively to governance and nation-building as a Minister of Industry and later as a delegate at the 2014 National Conference,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor prayed that God would grant the former minister good health to enable her to render more service to humanity, the business community, Lagos State, and Nigeria as a whole as she joins the league of octogenarians.
“As Chief (Dr.) Onikepo Akande joins the league of octogenarians today, I pray that God will grant her good health to enable her to render more service to humanity, the business community, Lagos State, and Nigeria as a whole,” the governor prayed.
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