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You're Virtuous, Dependable Ally, Sanwo-Olu Tells Wife, Ibijoke at 57

- Segun James

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitate­d his wife and First Lady of the State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 57th birthday, describing her as a dependable partner, committed prayer warrior, caring and loving wife and mother.

Dr. Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) and a medical doctor by profession, is 57 today, January 8.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described his wife as a courageous, kind-hearted and strong pillar of support, noting that the First Lady is a reliable partner in the delivery of the THEMES+ developmen­t agenda of his administra­tion to Lagos residents.

Sanwo-Olu also described the Lagos First Lady as his jewel of inestimabl­e value, who has touched many lives first as a medical practition­er and now as governor's wife.

"On behalf of the government and the good people of Lagos State, I celebrate my trusted, committed and reliable partner, a prayer warrior and the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.

"Ibijoke is a God-fearing woman, a good companion, a caring and loving wife and mother. She is a passionate Christian and lover of children.

“My dear wife of over two decades, has complement­ed the roles that God has given us now with all sense of dignity. She has put everything she learned into work and I can see the complement­ary role she brings on board in ensuring that good governance and dividends of democracy are delivered to millions of Lagos residents.

“On this occasion of her 57th birthday, I thank God for her life and appreciate her for all the support, time, sacrifice and contributi­ons to the growth and developmen­t of Lagos State. She has impacted many lives through her pet project and other peopleorie­nted programmes sponsored by her office and COWLSO.

"I also use this auspicious occasion to appreciate the First Lady for her remarkable contributi­ons to our family, the medical profession, Lagos State, and humanity in general, especially her role as the

First Lady of our dear Lagos State.

“Happy birthday my darling wife. I wish her good health, more fruitful, prosperous and impactful years ahead."

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