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How Sanwo-Olu marked his 56th birthday [PHOTOS]
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State marked 56 years yesterday and he celebrated it in style dancing and giving praise and glory to God for sparing his life.
The grateful and elated governor took to Instagram to display pictures were he was rocking the dance floor to show appreciation to God.
In his admonition, Sanwo-Olu ancouraged Nigerians to always rejoice and be not anxious about anything, but that in all situation, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, they should make their requests known to God.
Sanwo-olu then wrote: “Rejoice in the Lord always…. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7.
“For the gift of life, I say thank you Lord. For sound health and mind, I am indeed thankful. For Family, Friends, Associates, Colleagues, and Lagos state as a whole, I say thank you Lord. I am indeed the one who came back to say thank you Lord.
“Another 25th of June has come to remind me of my life’s purpose and God’s ultimate plans. I have embraced a life of service, and a heart of compassion and empathy.”
“Have I been misunderstood? Yes. Have I been vilified? Absolutely. Have I been misquoted? Severally. But through it all, my heart, my intentions, my conscience, my efforts, my actions, the works of my hands, and the grace of God will always speak for me.
“Therefore, I will rejoice and be glad, for this is indeed the day that the Lord has made.”
Sanwo-Olu was born on June 25, 1965.
Sanwo-Olu has obtained a variety of awards in his career, some of which include:
Platinum award from the Lagos State Public Service Club.
2009 Best in Human Capital Development award from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
Merit award from the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.
Merit award from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria (CIPMN).
Merit Award from the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).
LSDPC Impactful Leadership and Recognition Award.
