The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended warm congratulations to Chief (Dr.) Onikepo Akande, Nigeria’s first female Minister of Industry and former President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on her 80th birthday.
In a statement by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu praised Akande, a prominent economist, accountant, and industrialist, for her lifelong dedication to Nigeria’s economic growth and governance.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Chief (Dr.) Onikepo Akande on her 80th birthday,” the governor stated. He commended her extensive contributions to nation-building, including her roles as Minister of Industry and as a delegate at the 2014 National Conference. Sanwo-Olu also wished her continued good health to further serve humanity and the business community.
