Tinubu Hails Fashola As Outstanding Administrator At 63

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on his 63rd birthday.

Vanguard reported that Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, described Fashola as an outstanding administrator, accomplished legal practitioner and patriotic Nigerian.

The president said Fashola’s exemplary leadership had left an enduring legacy, particularly in Lagos State, through his commitment to good governance, integrity and nation-building.

Tinubu recalled Fashola’s service as his Chief of Staff between 2003 and 2006 and as Governor of Lagos State from 2007 to 2015.

He said Fashola consolidated the gains of progressive governance through landmark reforms in infrastructure, transportation, security, education, healthcare, environmental management and public sector administration.

Tinubu also commended Fashola’s service in the Federal Executive Council between 2015 and 2023, where he oversaw the ministries of Works, Power and Housing.

Punch also reported that Fashola was born on June 28, 1963.

Sources: Vanguard; Punch