The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday joined the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and prominent leaders of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) on a strategic courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The high-level meeting, which brought together key political stakeholders from Lagos State, was described as a reaffirmation of the unity, stability, and progressive direction of the state’s political structure.
During the meeting, President Tinubu reportedly commended Dr. Hamzat for his loyalty, competence, dedication to governance, and consistent support for the developmental agenda of Lagos State.
The President acknowledged the Deputy Governor’s contributions in areas such as technology, infrastructure, education, and youth development, noting that his administrative experience and intellectual capacity have continued to impact governance positively.
Sources close to the meeting disclosed that the President expressed confidence in Dr. Hamzat’s leadership qualities and encouraged him to remain focused on delivering greater service to the people.
Governor Sanwo-Olu and members of the Governance Advisory Council also used the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to sustaining the developmental strides and progressive ideals championed by President Tinubu over the years in Lagos State.
Political observers have described the visit as significant, especially as it further strengthened consultations among leaders of the ruling party ahead of future political engagements in the state.
Supporters and party faithful have continued to hail the development, describing the President’s commendation of Dr. Hamzat as a reflection of his years of commitment, humility, and service-oriented leadership within the Lagos political family.
The visit further underscored the enduring relationship between President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu, Dr. Hamzat, and the leadership of the Governance Advisory Council in advancing good governance and continuity of development in Lagos State and Nigeria at large.