Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been commended for his commitment to the development of the state in the past six years.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the transformative style of the governor as one that has led to notable advancements in infrastructure and facilities for the socio-economic development of the state.

Tinubu, who was represented by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made the assertion during the thanksgiving service to mark the 65th birthday anniversary and six years in office of the governor, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.

The President said: “Your leadership over the past six years has transformed the entirety of Ogun State into a model of progress marked by notable advancements in infrastructure, social welfare, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, and food security.”

Akpabio, in his personal message, commended Abiodun for his developmental strides, stating that the governor has been able to translate his vision into reality.

In his address, Abiodun said the day provided him the opportunity to celebrate his 65th birthday, six years in office, and the closing of the National Sports Festival.

He used the occasion to rededicate himself to lead with humility, vision, courage, and compassion, calling for continued prayers to enable him to succeed.

In his goodwill message, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, commended the governor for his developmental strides, describing the governor’s 65th birthday as a day of joy.

Also, the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, noted that the governor, as a transformational leader, had lifted the state beyond all expectations, as he had consistently delivered on his promises.

She said: “I have been working hand in hand with him for the last six years, and I have seen his dedication, commitment, and passion. We thank God that we are seeing good results from the very hard work.”

“I wish His Excellency, Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, a very happy 65th birthday.”

In the same vein, former governor of the state, Olusegun Osoba, acknowledged the infrastructural development the state had witnessed in the last six years as tremendous, noting that the governor has been able to fix major roads and provide other essentials to the people of the state.

Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, on his part, said that Abiodun had touched lives in various ways, just as he has done in providing roads, hospitals, houses, and others, praying for the governor to end well.

The Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, commended the governor for reviewing the Obas’ law and taking care of the traditional rulers despite financial challenges, while the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, congratulated the governor on reaching the age of 65, describing him as a humble and fantastic human being.

In his sermon, the Bishop of Egba West Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Samuel Ogundeji, urged the governor to always count his blessings and give thanks to God for his successes both in business and politics, saying many have aspired to be in his position but were not favoured.

Meanwhile, some members of the State Executive Council, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi; the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo; Commissioner for Women Affairs, Adijat Oladapupo-Oladapupo, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Olukayode Akinmade, noted that the state, under Abiodun, had experienced a tremendous positive overhaul in the last six years, emerging as the fastest-growing economy in the country, backed by facts.