The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, congratulated his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a reliable, hardworking, supportive, and committed partner.
Hamzat will turn 60 on Thursday.
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor also referred to Hamzat as a genius, brother, friend, and trusted partner in the Greater Lagos agenda.
The statement was signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile.
The governor noted that the cordial relationship between him and his deputy had contributed to good governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to Lagos residents over the past five years.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, as well as the Governance Advisory Council, leaders, and members of the All Progressives Congress, I celebrate my dear friend and brother on his 60th birthday.
“Dr Obafemi Hamzat, whom I have known for over two decades, is a genius, an exemplary administrator, a seasoned technocrat, and a politician.
“The deputy governor’s diamond birthday is worth celebrating because of his immeasurable contributions to Lagos State and Nigeria, having passionately served in various private and public offices, locally and internationally, for over three decades.
“As Dr Obafemi Hamzat joins the league of sexagenarians, I pray that God will grant him continued good health, enabling him to provide more services to humanity, Lagos State, and Nigeria,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Hamzat served as Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology during the administration of Chief Bola Tinubu.
He also served as Commissioner for Works during the administration of Babatunde Fashola in the state.
He was born on 19th September 1964.
NAN