Former Lagos commissioner for tourism, arts and culture Steve Ayorinde is celebrating the 61st birthday of his former boss Akinwunmi Ambode.
Ayorinde shared a photo of Ambode on Instagram on Friday, June 14 describing him as a rare gem.
“Happy birthday to a boss, buddy, leader…patriot. Many happy returns of the day to a rare gem!” he wrote.
Ambode was governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019 before he fell out with Bola Tinubu, now Nigeria’s president, and the governor’s advisory council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos which already cost him a second term.
He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office.
In May 2023, Ambode attended Ayorinde’s book launch.
The exclusive launch event was held at the Mike Adenuga Centre/Alliance Francaise in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The book titled 30: Three Decades of the New Nigerian Cinema – A Bystander’s Verdict, charts three decades of the Nigerian film industry, highlighting 30 outstanding films, directors, actors, actresses and departed Nollywood figures who deserve special recognition for their artistic achievements and impact on the industry’s growth.
