The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has felicitated the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on their respective birthday anniversaries.
While Gbajabiamila turns 62 years on June 25, Governor Sanwo-Olu is celebrating his 59th birthday.
Kalu, in a congratulatory message contained in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, on Monday, beamed at the fact that both exceptional leaders came to the world on the same day.
He commended the immediate-past Speaker of the House, Gbajabiamila, for his exemplary leadership, dedication, and contributions to the growth and development of the nation.
Reflecting on Gbajabiamila’s decades of service in the parliament, the Deputy Speaker noted that he has made Nigerians proud with his remarkable achievements, positively impacting lives of countless individuals.
Kalu stated that as Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Gbajabiamila has demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment which have been significant in driving Mr President’s Renewed Hope agenda for the growth and development of the country.
According to him, Gbajabiamila as a confidant and advisor to President Tinubu, the administration within one year has strengthened governance through effective policy implementation.
Recalling Gbajabiamila support to Peace in South East Project, PISE-P an initiative which canvasses for non-kinetic approach to end insecurity in South East region, the Deputy Speaker noted that the immediate past Speaker is a unifier who’s focused on promoting inclusivity and national unity.
Kalu said, “I am delighted to join Nigerians and the rest of the world as we celebrate an icon, visionary leader, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. Throughout your career, you have demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities, wisdom, and a genuine concern for the welfare of the people.
“As we celebrate the anniversary of your birth, we take a moment to appreciate the remarkable achievements you have accomplished. Your ability to bridge divides, foster unity, and find common ground among diverse perspectives is indeed laudable. I wish you good health, long life, and fulfillment in all your future endeavours. May you continue to be a source of inspiration for the generations to come. Many Happy Returns.”
He also extended warm wishes to Governor Sanwo-Olu, saying that he has shown courageous and exemplary leadership evident on the good works done in Lagos State, which has positively impacted lives of Lagosians.
“I extend my warmest wishes and heartfelt congratulations to Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the occasion of his 59th birthday celebration. Sanwo-Olu is worthy of celebration having excelled both in private and public sectors. He has shown courageous and exemplary leadership evident on the good works done in Lagos State, and has positively impacted lives of Lagosians. I pray that the year ahead will be filled with good health, greater success and happiness,” the Deputy Speaker stated in the statement.
