Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the First Lady of Ondo State and wife of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, marked her husbandโs 67th birthday today with a new photo of the Governor.
Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who hails from Imo, shared the photo on her verified Facebook page this morning, July 21, 2023.
The Governor, currently serving his second term, is abroad receiving medical treatment.
In his absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is fulfilling the role of acting Governor until Akeredolu returns.
In a related development, Akeredolu 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, โWhich of the Favour of the Lord can I deny? Chapter 67.
โTo God be the Laud, Honour and Glory!!!โ.
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, โMr. Governor, you have greatly and consistently demonstrated a responsive and responsible leadership style since you assumed leadership of our darling sunshine state.
โYou 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.
โMr Governor l pray to god to grant you a speedy recovery to enable you to continue your good work in Ondo state.
โMay it please God to grant you longevity of life as you take further strides in your services to humanity.
โFor his uncommon sagacity and remarkable achievements these past years, he deserves our prayers, support and cooperation always.
โEven 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.โ