By Ishola Kayode
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, on his 67th birthday celebration.
In his congratulatory statement on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu said, “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his 67th birthday. I also congratulate Ondo’s First Lady, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu on her 70th birthday.
“Governor Akeredolu’s input in the growth and development trajectory of Ondo State, formerly as Attorney-General and now Governor, is a pragmatic testament to his visionary leadership. His developmental strides in Ondo State and national growth are noticeable in different areas of endeavor.
“He has also provided courageous leadership in the South-West to defend the people of the region on many occasions, especially on the issue of insecurity, restructuring, true federalism and good governance.
“Governor Akeredolu’s penchant for diligence is evident in his contributions toward the development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape based on his profession as a lawyer and service as NBA President before assuming his current position as Governor of Ondo State.
“I also praise Ondo First Lady, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu for being a pillar of support to Governor Akeredolu. She deserves to be celebrated for impacting many lives positively as First Lady of Ondo State.
“On this occasion of Governor Akeredolu’s 67th birthday and his wife’s 70th birthday, I wish them more years in good health and sound mind.”
It would be recalled that the wife of the governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, on Friday, shared a picture of herself with the husband to mark his birthday with the caption “Aketi dey kampe, victory for us” literally meaning the governor is well, on Facebook.
The picture immediately went viral amidst claims and counterclaims of the critical status of the governor’s health .
