President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday, noting the governor’s continued work to improve infrastructure and urban development in Lagos.
In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Sanwo-Olu as a hardworking leader who has followed the long-term vision of modernizing Lagos into a better place for its growing population.
Tinubu, a former governor of the state himself, noted Sanwo-Olu’s efforts in carrying forward projects that aim to ease transportation and make life easier for residents of Lagos.
“Your execution of this vision is exemplified by landmark achievements, including completing the Blue and Red Rail lines and the ongoing preparations for the Purple Line, which will serve the vital Lekki corridor,” Tinubu said in the statement.
“I urge you to sustain this trajectory by prioritising impactful projects for Lagosians, notably the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge and the Freedom Way to Victoria Garden City (VGC) Road,” Tinubu said.
The President also wished the governor continued good health and many more years of service to Lagos and Nigeria.
The statement highlighted that Sanwo-Olu began his political career under Tinubu’s mentorship and noted that he served in various roles in Lagos State, including as Commissioner in multiple ministries and as Managing Director of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation.
