Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who clocked the age of 59 years on Tuesday, describing him as a trustworthy partner in the Greater Lagos agenda of the incumbent administration.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said this in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, disclosing that Hamzat had been very supportive of the administration’s delivery of good governance and dividends of democracy to Lagos residents.
He also commended Dr. Hamzat’s contribution to the growth and development of Lagos State in the last 18 years in different capacities before being sworn in as deputy governor on May 29, 2019, recalling that had used his position as commissioner in different ministries and now the number two citizen of the Centre of Excellence, to bring about positive change to Lagos State and Nigeria at large.
According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the emergence of Dr. Hamzat as a two-term elected deputy governor and the longest-serving deputy governor in the political history of Lagos State, is a testament that he is a seasoned technocrat, administrator, politician and committed democrat.
“Happy 56th birthday to my reliable, hardworking, dependable, supportive, trustworthy and committed brother, friend and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda of our administration,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu, while rejoicing with the deputy governor on the occasion of his birthday, prayed that God would increase in good health to enable him render more service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, leaders and members of our party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), I wish Dr. Obafemi Hamzat had many happy returns today.
“As you celebrate your 59th birthday today, I pray that God will increase you in good health to enable you to render more service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria,” he prayed.
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