The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on his 65th birthday.
He described former Governor Fayose, who clocks 65 on Saturday, November 15, as a bold, devoted, courageous, committed and passionate politician and advocate of good governance and welfare of the people.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said ex-Governor Fayose, who governed Ekiti at two different times, is a visionary and selfless leader who used his position to develop the State during his tenure in office.
He said: “On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, family, the good people and government of Lagos State, I congratulate the former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on his 65th birthday.
“Mr Ayodele Fayose is a courageous and experienced politician who is well respected in his home state of Ekiti and beyond. He is one of the popular and respected ex-governors with large supporters, not only in Ekiti State, where he governed for two different tenures, but also in the South-West and Nigeria.
“On this occasion of his 65th birthday, I wish ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose a sound health. I also pray that God will give him more strength as he continues to render more service to humanity, Ekiti State, and Nigeria.’’