Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu was on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 inaugurated as the State Patron of the Nigeria Girl Guides Association.
First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (2nd right), being decorated as the State Patron of Nigeria Girl Guides Association by National Deputy Chief Commissioner in charge of B Zone of the Association, Mrs. Roda Thomas (2nd left), assisted by State Secretary, Mrs. Titi Ilori (right) and State Commissioner, Mrs. Iyabo Okuyeri (left) at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.
At a brief but impressive ceremony held at Lagos House, Alausa Ikeja, the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat was also inaugurated as the Grand Matron of the Association in the State.
PIX 6234: First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (right) and Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, performing the traditional salute of the Nigeria Girl Guides Association after their investiture as State Patron and Grand Patron respectively of the Association
The State Commissioner of the Association, Mrs. Iyabode Okuyeri who led the team, said it was a rare privilege to have people in the caliber of the First Lady and the wife of the Deputy Governor to lead the Association as Patron and Grand Matron at this particular point in time.
L-R: Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; State Commissioner, Nigeria Girl Guides Association, Mrs. Iyabo Okuyeri and First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; during the investiture of the First Lady and Mrs. Hamzat as State Patron and Grand Patron respectively of the Association
Okuyeri said in view of the impressive track record of service of the First Lady and Mrs Hamzat, she was confident that their leadership would create a great impact in the association in particular, and Lagos State in general.
Responding, the First Lady, who spoke on behalf of the awardees, assured that they would make good use of the opportunity to mentor and encourage young girls to become responsible adult citizens.
L-R: Assistant State Commissioner, Nigeria Girl Guides Association, Mrs. Caroline Modupe; National Deputy Chief Commissioner in charge of B Zone of the Association, Mrs. Roda Thomas; Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; State Commissioner of the Association, Mrs. Iyabo Okuyeri; First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; State Secretary of the Association; Mrs. Titi Ilori and National Training Commissioner, Mrs. Kikelomo Thompson, during the investiture of the First Lady and Mrs. Hamzat as State Patron and Grand Patron respectively of the Association
“You have said we should shine our lights wherever we go and that is what we are going to do. We pray that God will continue to direct us and lead us aright, and be an encourager and mentor to many girls out there. It is nice to say that on our honour and with trust in God, we will deliver.”
