President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi on his conferment of an Honourary Doctor of Literature in History, Education and Community Development by the Lagos State University.
At a reception dinner organised in honour of the elder statesman on Wednesday in Lagos, President Tinubu described him as a mentor who has groomed many generations of political leaders.
Delivering his message, the President who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Tunde Rahman said Prince Olusi remained an individual who was tireless in the development of his community and Lagos State as a whole and a repository of wisdom.
In a message to the occasion, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu described Prince Olusi as Mr Consistent for his wisdom and support for progressive leadership. In his remarks, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described Prince Olusi as a leader who speaks truth to power and shows younger politicians the way to go.
The Governor said the celebrant had led at various political parties for about sixty years and he was worth celebrating.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said Prince Olusi had been committed to the development of Lagos State ensuring that the different arms of government in the state works harmoniously for the progress of the state.
Also speaking, the secretary of the planning committee, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade commended dignitaries at the occasion for gracing the event in honour of Prince Olusi.
He noted that such honour is better done when these national icons are alive, urging Nigerians to find time to celebrate their leaders.
Dignitaries at the event included the Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, other state and national lawmakers, associates and family members of the celebrants.
Prince Olusi is a former councilor, member of the House of Representatives, Lagos State Chairman of Social Democratic Party, Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, and later National Vice Chairman of the ACN.
