Tinubu, First Lady, Sanwo-Olu, others extol Olusi’s virtue

By Lukman Olabiyi

 President Bola Tinubu, his wife, Remi, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top politicians in Lagos State have described Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, as a mentor who has groomed many generations of political leaders.

The president, and the others spoke at a reception dinner held in honour of Prince Olusi following the conferment of the honorary Doctor of Literature in History, Education and Community Development, on him by the Lagos State University (LASU).

Tinubu, who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Tunde Rahman, said Prince Olusi has remained tireless in the development of his community and Lagos State as a whole, and a repository of wisdom.

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by Lola Akande, a former Lagos commissioner, described Prince Olusi as ‘Mr Consistent’ for his wisdom and support for progressive leadership.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described Prince Olusi as a leader who speaks truth to power and shows younger politicians the way to go.

He said the celebrant has led various political parties for about 60 years, noting that he he is worth celebrating.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said Prince Olusi had been committed to the development of Lagos State, ensuring that the different arms of government work harmoniously for the progress of the state.

Dignitaries at the event held in Lagos also included the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, other state and national lawmakers, associates and family members of the celebrant.

Prince Olusi is a former councilor, member of the House of Representatives, Lagos State Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and later National Vice Chairman of the ACN.