Izuchukwu OkosiThe Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, 8 January 2023, penned a heartfelt and romantic message to his wife and First Lady of the State, Dr, Ibijoke Sanwoolu on the occasion of her birthday.
The Governor’s wife turned 56 on Sunday and her dotting husband took to his official Instagram page to show his appreciation.
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Governor Sanwoolu’s words: “Today I celebrate a jewel of inestimable value, my partner, prayer warrior, mother of my children and the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwoolu.
”Thank you for your strength, selflessness and sacrifice, as we paddle the waters of governance in the state.
”You have been gracious and understanding even in the face of challenges that come with the office. You have stood up and shown up for me, and I truly appreciate you.
“Thank you for holding forth on the home front, while juggling the role of the First Lady.
”Happy Birthday, my darling wife and soulmate. God bless you.”
The Governor’s wife was born on January 8, 1967 to the family of Paulinus Olusegun Carrena of Popoaguda, Brazilian descendant area of Lagos Island.
She holds Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) from the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka.
The First Lady of Lagos also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management http://Diploma in Hospital and Health Management(PGDHM); Diploma in Anesthesia (DA); Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
Governor Sanwoolu, born 25 June 1965, is contesting for a reelection as Governor of the state.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
In October 2004, Okosi joined Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports newspaper and Complete Football magazine as a reporter and later script writer for the Complete Sports studio.
He worked there for 13 years until October 2017.
Okosi also worked various times as Correspondent, Content creator and Editor at Sports Market International Magazine, Opera News, All Nigeria Soccer Media and Iconic Media Watch.
He also undertook freelance writing gigs for some local and international organizations.
Okosi is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Association of Voiceover Artistes of Nigeria (AVOA), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He has been part of cast in some Nollywood movies and radio dramas including Blood Money 2, Scores To Settle, Dead End 2, Another Campus Tale and Battle Line.
Aside mainstream media and the entertainment industry, he has interests in scouting/unearthing of talents in the sports and creative sectors, exports business and property development.
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