Tinubu emphasized the need to maintain the momentum, encouraging Governor Sanwo-Olu to push forward on legacy-defining infrastructure projects
Tinubu Celebrates Sanwo-Olu at 60, Hails Lagos Rail Projects, Urges Continuity in Transformation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, applauding his achievements in infrastructure and urban development while urging him to sustain the pace of transformative governance.
In a statement released Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and dedication to Lagos’s development, describing him as “a loyal mentee and a diligent executor” of the state’s long-term development vision.
“Your execution of this vision is exemplified by landmark achievements, including completing the Blue and Red Rail lines and the ongoing preparations for the Purple Line, which will serve the vital Lekki corridor,” the President noted, highlighting the continuation of Lagos’s Strategic Master Plan initiated during his own tenure as governor between 1999 and 2007.
Tinubu emphasized the need to maintain the momentum, encouraging Governor Sanwo-Olu to push forward on legacy-defining infrastructure projects.
“I urge you to sustain this trajectory by prioritising impactful projects for Lagosians, notably the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge and the Freedom Way to Victoria Garden City (VGC) Road,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu, who turned 60 on Wednesday, began his journey in public service under Tinubu’s administration and has held several key roles in the Lagos State Government. His past positions include Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation and commissioner roles in Economic Planning and Budget, Commerce and Industry, and Establishments, Training, and Pensions.
Tinubu acknowledged the governor’s steady rise and consistent alignment with the vision of transforming Lagos into a globally competitive megacity.
“I also wish you continued good health, longevity, and many more years of invaluable service to Lagos State and Nigeria,” the President concluded.
