When you’re the number 1 citizen of the Center of Excellence and lauded for your achievements in managing an unprecedented crisis without breaking a sweat, there’s only one way to celebrate -like a BOS. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu clocked 55 years yesterday, 25 June, 2020 and he was celebrated in a surprise birthday message from grateful Lagosians, well-wishers and thought leaders of the state.

A thoughtful video montage which featured well known faces such as Access Bank Plc. Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe; Mo Abudu -CEO EbonyLife Media; Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House Nigeria, Joke Silva (MFR), M.I Abaga and various Lagosians from all sectors extoled the virtues of the Governor, while offering words of prayer and support.

Other personalities who paid tribute to the Lagos State Governor include John Momoh (OON) -Chairman/CEO, Channels Media Group; House of Tara Founder, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Olajumoke Adenowo -Principal Arcgitect, AD Consulting, singers Timi Dakolo, TY Bello and a host of well-meaning Lagosians.

BOS was described as a “cool governor who shows up for Lagosians” by M.I Abaga; and “a man whose frienship inspires loyalty” by Jackie Hathiramani – CEO, DANA Group. Adenike Ogunlesi -Founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble charged him to continue “steering Lagos with passion and courage”, while Alibaba GCFR encouraged him to “keep pointing us in the right direction”.

Happy birthday Mr. Governor! Here’s to another exceptional year of leadership.

Op-Ed Editor