President Bola Tinubu praised Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday, today, Wednesday 25 June, 2025, for the Governor’s “steadfast commitment” to Lagos State’s growth and development.
The President hailed the Governor for his “landmark achievements” including, the successful completion of the Blue and Red Rail lines, as well as, the ongoing preparations for the Purple Line.
The President’s felicitations to Governor Sanwo-Olu was announced via a State House Press Statement titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Governor Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday’, signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Wednesday 25 June, 2025.
President Tinubu prayed Sanwo-Olu “continued good health and longevity.”
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, was born on 25 June, 1965 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The State House Press Statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship.
“Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service includes distinguished roles as Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation and as a three-time Commissioner across key ministries: Economic Planning and Budget; Commerce and Industry; and Establishments, Training, and Pensions.
“President Tinubu commends the Governor’s steadfast commitment to Lagos State’s growth and development, noting his alignment with the transformative master plan established during the President’s tenure as Governor (1999–2007).
“”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.
“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”, President Tinubu says.
“The President concluded: “I also wish you continued good health, longevity, and many more years of invaluable service to Lagos State and Nigeria.””
