Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, congratulated Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, his wife and the state's first lady, on her 56th birthday.
Dr Sanwo-Olu, a physician by training, turned 56 on January 8.
Yesterday, Governor Sanwo-Olu referred to his wife as "a jewel of inestimable value, my partner, and prayer warrior" in a statement released by his chief press secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile.
The governor also praised his wife, describing her as a brave, compassionate, and powerful pillar of support. He said that the Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu had a profound impact on the lives of millions of Nigerians, particularly Lagosians, both as a medical professional and as the state's first lady.
“Today, on behalf of the good people of Lagos State, I celebrate a jewel of inestimable value, my partner, prayer warrior, mother of my children and the First Lady of Lagos, Dr Claudiana Ibikunle Sanwo-Olu.
“You have complimented the roles that God has given us now with all sense of dignity. You have put everything you learned to work and I can see the complementary role you bring on board. We are indeed very grateful for a time like this that we are here to serve Lagos State.
“I thank you for your support, your time and your contribution to the Greater Lagos agenda. I also commend your remarkable contributions to the family, the medical profession, Lagos State, and humanity.
“Happy birthday my darling wife. Thank you for your strength and selflessness as we continue in the service and governance of Lagos State. I wish you all the very best in life”, Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed.
Meanwhile, the governor has urged people to disregard evil predictions of anarchy and violence usually thrown out during election season by fake prophets and enemies of the country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also enjoined Lagosians to continue to keep faith with his administration, saying that his government has lived up to the excellent spirit associated with Lagos State in line with the THEMES developmental agenda.
He said his administration during his first term in office has delivered many laudable and iconic projects in all the six pillars of his administration’s development agenda.
The Governor disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos in two weeks’ time to inaugurate some of the iconic projects of his administration. Some of the projects are the First Phase of the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2, Imota Rice Mill, the First Phase of the Lekki-Epe Expressway and the J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, as well as the flag-off of Phase II of the Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.
“As we offer our deep and heartfelt gratitude to God, at this thanksgiving, I wish to enjoin all Lagosians to continue to keep faith with us, and rest assured that the Greater Lagos of our collective dream is within reach,” he assured.