Sanwo-Olu distributes 20,000 food packs to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has marked the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the distribution of 20,000 food packs and a personalised message to residents. The items
- By Zainab Olufemi
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has marked the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the distribution of 20,000 food packs and a personalised message to residents.
The items were distributed across the state during a symbolic ceremony held at the De Blue Roof Event Centre, as well as other locations in the 20 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
Sanwo-Olu described Tinubu as an “extraordinary leader” and urged Lagosians to celebrate his life and achievements.
“My dear people, as you receive this gift box, know that its contents are more than a token of celebration. Therein is the united voice of Lagos State, saying resoundingly, ‘We stand with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We stand with his Renewed Hope Agenda,’” he said.
He noted that Nigerians were beginning to reap the benefits of ongoing reforms, expressing optimism about the country’s future.
“The worst is behind us, and the best is in sight. As we look towards 2027, let us do so with optimism, confidence and conviction,” he said.
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Sanwo-Olu also commended Tinubu’s role in laying the foundation for Lagos’ development during his tenure as governor between 1999 and 2007, noting that his policies helped transform the state into a leading economic hub.
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, described the occasion as significant for Lagosians, saying the initiative was designed to enable residents participate in celebrating the President while benefiting from a welfare programme.
“It is a special day for Nigeria and particularly Lagos because today is the birthday of our President. The Governor felt Lagosians should be part of the celebration,” he said.
Special Adviser on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Tajudeen Afolabi, said the initiative reflected the administration’s commitment to residents’ welfare, describing it as “a gift of Renewed Hope” to Lagosians.
Beneficiaries described the gesture as timely, especially in view of prevailing economic challenges, and commended the governor for the intervention.
