Lagos first lady, wife of the outgoing governor of the state and Chairperson of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Bolanle Ambode, has handed over to her successor, the wife of the governor-elect, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
At the ceremony held on Sunday in Ikeja, Mrs. Ambode urged Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to take the committee to a greater height.
“My dear sister, the incoming first lady of our great state as you settle down to this office, I wish you all the best.
“Very importantly, learn to enjoy the journey you are about to embark upon.
“Always remember where you are going but never forget where you are coming from.
“I wish you good health, divine protection and guidance for great success,” Mrs Ambode said.
She lauded the vision of the founding mothers of the committee, which was to complement the efforts of the government in critical areas that were women and children friendly.
Mrs Ambode remarked that the committee, under successive leaderships had continued to pursue a lofty vision.
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In response, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu commended her predecessor for taking COWLSO to an enviable height, promising that she would not deviate from the ideals of the committee.
“I thank my big sister, Mrs Bolanle Ambode for the great steps she has taken to move the committee to its current level.
“I thank her for the words of encouragement that I should not be scared about the challenges of that office.
“I will do my best, God helping me, to move COWLSO to the next level,” said Mrs Sanwo-Olu.