The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday paid a strategic courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he received commendation and strong words of encouragement from the President over his contributions to governance and development in Lagos State.
The meeting, which attracted political stakeholders and close associates, was described by observers as a significant moment in the evolving political landscape of Lagos State and the nation at large.
During the visit, President Tinubu reportedly praised Dr. Hamzat for his loyalty, competence, intellectual capacity, and unwavering commitment to public service, particularly in the areas of technology-driven governance, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment.
The President acknowledged the Deputy Governor’s impactful role in supporting the developmental agenda of the Lagos State Government, noting that his experience and administrative capacity have continued to contribute meaningfully to the growth and stability of the state.
Sources close to the meeting disclosed that the President expressed confidence in Dr. Hamzat’s leadership qualities and encouraged him to remain steadfast in his dedication to the progress of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.
Political analysts have described the visit as a major boost for Dr. Hamzat, whose profile has continued to rise within the political structure of the ruling party and among governance stakeholders across the country.
Supporters and party faithful have since hailed the development, describing the President’s endorsement and commendation as a reflection of Dr. Hamzat’s years of consistency, humility, and service-oriented leadership.
The visit further reaffirmed the strong political relationship between President Tinubu and key Lagos political leaders, while underscoring ongoing efforts towards sustaining progressive governance and continuity of development-oriented policies in the state.