By Oki Samson
CITIZENS COMPASS—’The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. When Grace calls a leader, Grace upholds, strengthens, and champions his path to positive impact on life and destiny of millions. This is the pathway that the Lord created for the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as he reached the milestone 60th birthday today 25th June 2025′, penned the Board Member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and Chairman of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan to the transformative leader whom he described as ‘big brother, friend, mentor, and exemplar who has had sterling influence on my life,’ National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) can report.
This is as the Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Sanwo-Olu enjoys a harvest of tributes both locally and internationally on his 60th birthday.
Dr. Ogunsan hailed the illustrious career and unwavering commitment of the Governor as a technocrat, gentleman politician, administrator, and leader.
‘Yours is a lifetime of dedication to public service. You have guided Lagos State along the journey of the THEMES-plus AGENDA which you have adopted to address challenges and provide opportunities for the millions who call Lagos home. These programs in the past 6 years are yielding gains for Lagosians, residents and investors, fostering collaboration cross-culturally and internationally, and continues to make Lagos the hallmark of positive influence, Nigeria’s centre of excellence, and cynosure of eyes globally.’
‘Under your 6 years of leadership, Lagos has become one of the best cities in the world. Lagos is ranked as one of the world’s best cities for 2025 alongside Cape Town, South Africa and Marrakech, Morocco in Africa. Lagos enjoys patronage as Africa’s cultural capital while technology and innovation thrives on a grandiose scale.’
‘The annals of history will recall you and paint you in the positive light. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders who have invested in you are proud of your giant strides. Individuals and corporations that you have invested in will be proud of you. Nations will call you blessed.’
‘As we look forward to your remaining two years as the Executive Governor, may you soar on the wings of Grace to new heights. May your strength be renewed as the eagle’s.’
‘I will not fail to thank you personally. Thank you for your love for the Ogunsan’s, my wife and young ladies celebrate you. Thank you for the constant support for the Ayo Ogunsan Gospel Hymns concert. Thank you for looking out for this boy called Ayo. May God continue to load you with answers to your prayers. I celebrate you, my leader.’ Ogunsan concluded.
