Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has facilitated both the Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, as the duo mark their 70th and 65th birthday respectively.
Sanwo-Olu, in separate statements issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commended the duo for contributing to national development both in private and public life.
Sanwo-Olu also described Oyetola, the immediate past governor of Osun State, as a seasoned technocrat, visionary, passionate and selfless leader. He said:
“On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, family, and the good people and government of Lagos State, I join family, friends, and political associates to congratulate the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, on his 70th birthday.
“Governor Oyetola is a seasoned technocrat, visionary leader, and gentleman who has used his wealth of experience in the private sector as a financial expert and technocrat to manage Osun State during his tenure as Chief of Staff and Governor of the State.
“He performed brilliantly in office, and his managerial skill and developmental strides were noticeable in different areas of endeavour in Osun State, particularly in the management of the lean resources of the State.
“He is also providing quality leadership as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, contributing positively to the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s government.
“On this occasion of his 70th birthday, I wish Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola good health as he joins the league of septuagenarians.
I pray that God will give him more strength as he continues to render more service to humanity, his State, Osun and Nigeria.”
In the same light, Sanwo-Olu described Orelope-Adefulire, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos, as “an Amazon and worthy Ambassador of Lagos State.”