The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and the presidential candidate and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday, celebrated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on his 60th birthday.
Tinubu also celebrated the Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu, as he clocked 57 on Friday.
Lawan, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, stated that he had a delightful and smooth working relationship with Gbajabiamila and described him as a worthy ally in the service to the nation.
The Senate President said, “I join the family, friends and political associates of Mr Speaker in rejoicing with him for reaching this milestone in happiness and good health. My friend and brother, Femi, is a great Nigerian patriot and committed servant of the people.
“Since the inauguration of the ninth Assembly in June 2019, I have been really impressed working side by side with him and our other colleagues in developing the Legislature and making it work, always better for the people of this great country.
“Mr Speaker has been a worthy ally in this voyage of service to the nation and with the continuous cooperation and understanding of our colleagues in both chambers, we shall together anchor safely next year, satisfied that we have given our best.”
Tinubu, in a statement signed by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, congratulated Gbajabiamila and Sanwo-Olu on attaining the age of 60 and 57, respectively.
Tinubu said that Gbajabiamila had contributed to the growth and development of Surulere Federal Constituency, Lagos State and Nigeria.
The APC presidential candidate said, “Today, I join family, friends, associates and colleagues of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in rejoicing with him on attaining 60 on June 25.
“I congratulate Hon. Gbajabiamila on his huge accomplishments at 60. He has done remarkably well. He has made all of us proud. A partner on the progressive front, Hon. Gbajabiamila is a leader in our party and National Assembly where he is providing positive leadership.”
Tinubu wished him a “most memorable birthday” and victory at the 2023 polls.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has rejoiced with Governor Sanwo-Olu on his 57th birthday.
Gbajabiamila described Sanwo-Olu as “a dedicated and committed public servant whose service to Lagos State in the last three years is commendable.”
The Speaker, according to the statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, titled ‘Gbajabiamila Salutes Sanwo-Olu at 57,’ said he had noted with delight, the way Sanwo-Olu maintained the development strides that “Lagos is known for”, saying the governor has proved to be a worthy progressive.
