The Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the S’West Governors’ Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on his 63rd birthday celebration.
The Governor described the Senate President as an amazing personality whose life has remained a shining example of service, strength and uncommon leadership in public office.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said Senator Akpabio’s leadership continues to exemplify vision, passion, courage and unwavering dedication to national growth and development.
The Governor also praised Senator Akpabio’s uncommon transformation and remarkable contribution to the development of his home State, Akwa Ibom, and Nigeria at large as a Commissioner, Governor, federal lawmaker and now Senate President.
He said: “On behalf of my wife, family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday.
“Senator Akpabio, as an amazing personality and transformational leader, has committed himself to serving his state, Akwa Ibom, and beloved country, Nigeria, passionately. He has shown remarkable dedication to the advancement of nation building.
“He has recorded significant strides in his public service to impact his generation positively. As the leader of the legislative arm of government, he has contributed immensely to the robust relationship between the executive and legislature, as well as the success of the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Nigeria.
“The Senate President has also contributed positively to his constituency, the Senate and Nigeria in general, through qualitative representation, laudable intervention and legislative business.
“On this momentous day, I join Senator Godswill Akpabio’s family, friends, and associates in conveying best wishes for a joyous 63rd birthday celebration. I pray that the Almighty God will bless him with good health as he continues his dedicated service to our beloved nation.”
