- Safiu Kehinde
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, heaped praises on Lagos Deputy Governor, Hamzat Obafemi, as he celebrates his 60th birthday today.
Both political leaders had in a different statements lauded the efforts and contributions of the deputy governor.
On his part, Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, lauded Hazmat’s remarkable contributions to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria.
Tinubu praised the Hamzat, who had previously served as the Commissioner for Science and Technology during his regime as Lagos State governor, for his technical expertise, forward-thinking leadership, and steadfast dedication to public service.
While congratulating the deputy governor on his birthday, Tinubu further commended his integrity, humility, and dedication.
“Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Hamzat is a man of great integrity, humility, and compassion.
“His leadership has endeared him to both government colleagues and the people he serves
“His dedication to the welfare of the citizenry and his ability to inspire others have left an indelible mark on the state and the nation” Tinubu said.
In the same vein, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was full of praises for his deputy whom he described as a brother, friend, and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the cordial relationship between him and his deputy has led to good governance and the delivery of dividends of democracy to millions of Lagosians in the last five years.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Hamzat as a genius, team player, and brilliant administrator.
He stressed that the Deputy Governor’s supportive and positive contributions are evident in the many achievements so far recorded by the current administration.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, as well as the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I celebrate my dear friend and brother on his 60th birthday.
“Dr. Obafemi Hazmat, who I have known for over two decades, is a genius, administrator per excellence, seasoned technocrat and politician.
“He is a reliable, hardworking, dependable, supportive, trustworthy and committed partner in the Greater Lagos agenda of our administration.
“The deputy governor’s Diamond birthday is worth celebrating because of his immeasurable contributions to Lagos State and Nigeria, having served passionately in different private and public offices locally and internationally for over three decades.
“As Dr. Obafemi Hazmat joins the league of sexagenarians, I pray that God will increase his good health to enable him to render more service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria.” Sanwo-Olu said.