Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the First Lady of Ondo State and wife of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, marked her husband’s 67th birthday today with a new photo of the Governor.
Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who hails from Imo State, shared the photo on her verified Facebook page this Friday morning, July 21, 2023.
The Governor who took seriously ill, took a medical vacation overseas to attend to his health challenges.
In his absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is fulfilling the role of acting Governor until Akeredolu returns.
In a related development, Akeredolu himself on Friday also shared a new photograph in celebration of his 67th birthday.
Alongside the photo posted on his Facebook page on Friday, the Governor added a short message.
He said, “Which of the Favour of the Lord can I deny? Chapter 67.
“To God be the Laud, Honour and Glory!!!”.
Ondo Speaker Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi, in a statement, said the courageous and visionary leadership style of Governor Akeredolu has transformed the State and the people.
He said, “Mr. Governor, you have greatly and consistently demonstrated a responsive and responsible leadership style since you assumed leadership of our darling sunshine state.
You have exhibited an uncommon zeal to develop the land such that your developmental strides can be felt in every sector of our darling state and the results are glaring to everyone.
“Mr Governor l pray to god to grant you a speedy recovery to enable you to continue your good work in Ondo state.
“May it please God to grant you longevity of life as you take further strides in your services to humanity.
“For his uncommon sagacity and remarkable achievements these past years, he deserves our prayers, support and cooperation always.
“Even as we look towards the future with justified optimism and assuredness. On this auspicious occasion of his birthday, we are united in supplication to God for Him to grant our dearest Arakunrin robust health, perfect healing and longevity of life.”
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