On Tuesday, June 14, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on the occasion of the latter's 60th birthday.

Sanwo-Olu congratulated Ambode in a message released Tuesday by his media adviser, Gboyega Akosile. In the message, Sanwo-Olu lauded Ambode's administrative acumen and contributions to the public service sector in Lagos State.

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The governor acknowledged Ambode's accomplishments as former Accountant-General and ex-Governor.

He emphasized Ambode's crucial role in fostering Lagos State's growth and development.

Sanwo-Olu said, “On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the government, and good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends and political associates of my predecessor, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to congratulate him on his 60th birthday.

 

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“Mr Akinwunmi Ambode dedicated his young and adult life to the service of Lagos State, first as a civil servant and later as the 14th Governor of our dear Lagos State.

“As Council Treasurer, Auditor General for Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, and Accountant-General of Lagos State, he displayed a high level of integrity, dedication, and professionalism to service in the public sector.

“He recorded the same achievements as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and as the State’s Accountant General.

 

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“He also made positive and significant impacts in some sectors during his tenure as Lagos State Governor, working for the continuous growth and development of our State.

 

Ambode served as governor of Lagos state from 2015 until May 29, 2019, when he was succeeded by Governor Sanwo-Olu.