Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated an elder statesman and leader of the state’s Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, on his 88th birthday.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday, 12 October, 2024 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Prince Olusi, a respected historian, as a political icon and true democrat who is passionate about good governance.
He said the GAC leader and former federal lawmaker deserves commendation for his contributions to governance and politics in Lagos State for about 6 decades.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said Prince Olusi, as a good ambassador and an eminent Lagosian, who had committed himself to the development of Lagos State.
He said: “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, as well as members of the Governance Advisory Council, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, I congratulate elder statesman and GAC Leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, on his 88th birthday.
“Prince Olusi is an uncompromised public figure and leader who has distinguished himself both in government and party politics for over sixty years. He is a true democrat and mentor to many of us in public office.
“I wish our father, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, a long life and sound health for him to contribute more towards a continuous growth and development of our dear Lagos State.”