Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and top government officials, hosted Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon — winner of the 20th edition of the Spelling Bee Competition who emerged as the One-Day Governor of Lagos State.

The One-Day Governor, a student from Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, was received by Sanwo-Olu and his wife during a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina.

The governor, during the visit, promised the student a reserved space within the Lagos State Public Service upon completing his education.

The One-Day Governor was accompanied by his team members, the One-Day Deputy Governor, Master Oki Sewanu, who is the Coordinator of Ansar-Ud-Deen Senior Grammar School, Badagry, and the One-Day Secretary to the State Government, Saheed Alimot-Odere of Jubilee Model Senior Grammar School, Coker Aguda.

During the visit, Sanwo-Olu congratulated the students for their remarkable achievements, noting that the Spelling Bee Competition had continually fostered confidence and vocabulary development among participants.

At a subsequent reception at the Exco Chamber of Lagos House, Ikeja, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, urged the students to emulate past winners who had excelled in various fields.

He described the present one-day governor and the past winners of the competition as shining examples of the state’s commitment to nurturing future leaders.

He said, “You should be proud of being products of Lagos State and be determined to change any negative narratives about our country.”

Responding to Abdulrahmon’s request for an ICT laboratory for Oriwu Senior Model College, Sanwo-Olu assured him that the project would be carried out.

He directed the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, to begin work on the request.

Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, alongside the wife of the Deputy Governor, Oluremi Hamzat, encouraged the students to continue in their pursuit of academic success, while assuring them that the government would maintain its commitment to creating conducive learning environments across the state.

The Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, also commended the government’s investment in education as a means of securing the future of Lagos.

He assured the students of opportunities within the public service, stating, “There is a reserved place for you within the Lagos State Public Service upon completing your education.”

The One-Day Governor expressed gratitude for the warm reception and described the experience as enlightening and unforgettable.

He thanked the State Executive Council for their support and encouragement.