By Oki Samson
CITIZENS COMPASS— The Board Member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Ayo Ogunsan today celebrates Hon. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde as he turns 61. The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu fondly called ‘Buffalo’ who turned 61 today Sunday 24th August, 2025, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, (NAOSNP) can report.
In his congratulatory message made available to NAOSNP, Dr. Ogunsan hailed the exceptional character of the strategic administrator and distinguished security czar who has worked over the years with the then Gov. (now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and the current Executive Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
He said: ‘It is a great privilege to honor my leader and senior friend, the revered political juggernaut and security expert, Dr. Tayo Ayinde. I consider it a great privilege to know you and also to sit on the same table with you serving on the Board of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. Drawing from your experiences and learning from your expertise is always refreshing.’
‘On a personal note, I call you ‘egbon, my big brother’ for being a wonderful person to me. You provide leadership and guidance. I bless God for the gift of you and I pray that God will keep you in good shape and health. May you continue to be strengthened to serve the Lord, the community, and the nation at large’, noted the Chairman of Executive Group, Dr. Ogunsan.
The distinguished accountant and seasoned security professional, Hon. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde is renowned for his towering stature, humility, and tireless commitment to duty, the celebrant stands tall as a pragmatic administrator and a dependable pillar of support to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. He served as the Director-General of the Independent Campaign Group (ICG) and Chairman of the Inauguration Committee at the 2019 and 2023 Lagos gubernatorial elections.
