Unlike many politicians who will throw the big bash or what is in local parlance, ‘feferity’ of an event to mark their milestone birthday, the Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu chose to go a different path with high praises and intense prayers to the Lord Almighty who protected and promoted him to witness his diamond jubilee on God’s beautiful planet.
In his riveting ‘Rhythms of Worship with Adura’ to celebrate his 60th birthday, Gov. Sanwo-Olu was joined by friends, family, politicians, associates, school classmates, and other well-wishers. The dignitaries include Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Chairman of Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia; Aare Chief Rasaq Okoya and his beautiful Wife, Chief Dr. Shade Okoya; Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State; Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State; Chief Olusegun Osoba; former Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola; Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat.
Others are the Board Member of Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan with his beautiful wife, Dr. Mrs. Ajoke Ogunsan; Executive Secretary/CEO, LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun; former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro with his wife; Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo; Chief of Staff to Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; AIG Hakeem Odumosu rtd; AIG Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade; Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh.
Federal and State Lawmakers; Traditional Rulers; Local Government Chairmen; Mayor Dele Osinowo of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. Rasaq Olamilekan Ibrahim of Coker Aguda LCDA; Mayoress Samiat Bada of Ikosi-Ketu LCDA among others; party faithful; and members of the governor’s extended family and cabinet were also in attendance.
Leading the pack of gospel music ministers who took turns to praise God at the event was veteran saxophonist and RCCG global worship leader, Pastor Kunle Ajayi. Ministers Laolu Gbenjo, Mercy Chinwo, Adeyinka Alaseyori made people put on their dancing shoes in glorious praise, while Ajoke Ogunsan led intense worship which got people on their knees in humble adoration to the King of the universe, Lord Jesus Christ. The atmosphere was so soulful and inspiring as Mrs. Ogunsan delivered the melodic hymns and worship songs to the glory of God.
Never missing in action on his remarkable day, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu raised his voice in worship and delighted with his masterful dance moves to thank the Lamb Who sits on the throne. Fondly called Aduragbemi by his loving wife, Gov. Sanwo-Olu also used the opportunity to raise intense prayers for the many more years ahead of him.
The Lagos First Lady, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu also dazzled in the presence of the Almighty God, alongside all their children who were present on the day. Top government functionaries in Lagos State did not miss the opportunity to celebrate their leader on his diamond jubilee celebration.
The Osun State Governor, Gov. Ademola Adeleke put on his characteristic dance steps to move in thanksgiving on behalf of the Nigerian technocratic Governor, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. Other members of the Nigeria Governors Forum in attendance did not mince their words in thanking God for giving Nigeria a brilliant gift in the person of Gov. Sanwo-Olu.
The ‘Rhythms of Worship with Adura’ is a masterpiece celebration that the Governor of Lagos has commenced. It is sending the right signal to various quarters on how people can celebrate their anniversaries, be it birthdays, weddings, and others.