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Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by goshen26: 6:39am On Jun 14, 2018 |
This day, 14th of June, 1963 the elegant and award winning governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Dapo Ambode was born. Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state's ruling party. He won the election, just defeating the second-place candidate Jimi Agbaje of the People Democratic Party by 150,000 votes.[1] He began his tenure as the governor of Lagos on 29 May 2015, succeeding former governor Babatunde Fashola. [/b] Early life[b] Akinwunmi Ambode was born on 14 June 1963 in Epe, Lagos, into the family of Festus Akinwale Ambode and Christianah Oluleye Ambode. Akinwunmi Ambode is one of ten children of his father Festus Ambode.[2] [/b]Education[b] Akinwunmi Ambode attended St. Jude’s Primary School, Ebutte Meta, Lagos, from 1969-1974, where he sat for the National Common Entrance Examinations. From 1974-81, Ambode, attended Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State. From 1981-1984, he attended University of Lagos where he studied Accounting, graduating at the age of 21. He also has a master's degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, and he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Ambode was awarded the Fulbright Program scholarship for the Hubert Humphries Fellowship Programme in Boston, Massachusetts. He also attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for Advanced Management Programme. Other institutions he attended for courses and programmes, includes Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield, England, the Institute of Management Development, Lausanne, Switzerland, INSEAD, Singapore and John F. Kennedy School of Government in Harvard, Boston, US. [/b]Civil service career[b] From 1988-91, Akinwunmi Ambode was the Assistant Treasurer, Badagry Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. In 1991, he was posted to Shomolu Local Government, Lagos State, as an Auditor. He has also held the position of Council Treasurer in Shomolu Local Government in later years. He also previously served as Council Treasurer at Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State. In 2001, he became acting Auditor General for Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. This position was confirmed by the State House of Assembly. In January 2005, Ambode was appointed the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance. From 2006- 2012, Ambode was the accountant general for Lagos State, in charge of all the financial activities of the state and directly responsible for over 1400 accountants in the state service. Under his watch, the State Treasury Office (STO) revolutionized the way Lagos State finances were raised, budgeted, managed and planned. In his six years as the Lagos State accountant general, the state’s financial performance improved visibly with the budget performing at a remarkable average of 85% annually [/b]Consulting career[b] After 27 years in the civil service, Ambode voluntarily retired in August 2012. He founded Brandsmiths Consulting Limited to provide Public Finance and Management Consulting services to government at all levels, its parastatals and agencies. [/b]Memberships[b] Ambode is a very active member of the Federal Government College Lagos, Warri Old Students Association (FEGOCOWOSA) and is credited with revitalizing the Lagos branch of the Association. Ambode was a two-time chairman of the Lagos State Branch, and, until recently, was the National President of the Association, a position he held for three years. In those three years, he executed key projects in the school in conjunction with the alumni network to improve the educational and living standards of the students. [/b]Non-profit organisation[b] In 2012, he founded the non-profit La Roche Leadership Foundation. Its recent goal is to install Nigerian and Lagos State flags in all government owned schools in Lagos State.[8] [/b] Personal life[b] In 1991, Akinwunmi Ambode got married to Bolanle Patience (née Odukomaiya) Ambode. They have three children together, twin boys and a girl.[2] Ambode identifies as Christian. Join me to wish him happy birthday Extracted from wikipedia 10 Likes
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Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by pdppower: 6:42am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday to the governor even opposition parties agree is the best so far. May your days be long 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by akeentech(m): 6:49am On Jun 14, 2018 |
pdppower:Even pdppower knows that Ambode is better than all the PDP governors put together 8 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Pharaoh9(m): 6:50am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Cool
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Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Lakeshizu(m): 6:50am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Ambode u are trying in Ikorodu, but we want more. Happy birthday sir |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by teniolaisaiah(m): 6:51am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday Sir 2 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Ugoeze2016: 6:53am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy Birthday Sir Thank you for all you are doing for Lagos State. May God protect and keep you 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by CocoaOla: 6:53am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Words cannot express how happy I am to say ‘happy birthday’ to you another year of your life. You are so special to Nigeria please reduce lekki toll gate fee and Lagosians tax for friendly business environment thank you sir 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Ugaboy: 6:53am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday Baba Eko Baba Itesi Waju Baba Forward ever 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by ikorodureporta: 6:54am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Oga gov, u neva bring our land use charge make we see the adjustment..... Abi na to divert our mind from d complains?? 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by ddooskie(m): 6:54am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday to A+ Many happy returns of the day sire. 2 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by pdppower: 6:56am On Jun 14, 2018 |
akeentech:We appreciate good people when we see one |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Palmerbarry: 6:57am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Best governor in Naija |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by pdppower: 6:57am On Jun 14, 2018 |
akeentech:We appreciate good people when we see one |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Nobody: 6:57am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy Birthday Gov Ambode. There's Something spectacular about those born in June. 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by seguno2: 6:58am On Jun 14, 2018 |
pdppower: Best so far without Jakande, Mobolaji Johnson and even Awolowo? Ambode is building bus stops in a mega city, three decades after Buhari cancelled Jakande’s metro project with breach of contract penalties. Is it not a shame that since 1999 Tinubu, Fashola and Ambode have failed to complete the light rail despite trillions and trillions in budget? 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by nairalandaddict: 6:58am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Please borrow us Ambode in Kwara 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by goshen26: 6:59am On Jun 14, 2018 |
nairalandaddict: Lol....at first you guys will hate him, cos he will spoil so many norms in ur state |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:59am On Jun 14, 2018 |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST GOVERNOR IN THE NATION! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by bukalis(m): 7:01am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday to the able Governor! more blessings. 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by goshen26: 7:03am On Jun 14, 2018 |
seguno2: Hater spotted 4 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by dahmie2013: 7:05am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday Gov Ambode! God bless u! 2 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by tonididdy(m): 7:07am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Oh wow...Today my birthday too. show I and the governor love. GOODBYE TO THE 20s 4 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by olarent: 7:07am On Jun 14, 2018 |
birthday man, llnp age with grace ur new year shall be better than last year. 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by SAMBARRY: 7:08am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday Obama of Lagos |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Lipscomb(m): 7:10am On Jun 14, 2018 |
happy birthday Sir. 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by hope4life: 7:11am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Ugaboy: When you do good many people will talk about it.You can confirm the authenticity of a claim from different independent sources. The Bible says out of two or three witnesses a matter is established. Happy Birthday Sir long life and prosperity 3 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by Jones4190(m): 7:21am On Jun 14, 2018 |
After what RAMOS did to SALAH I now understand why RAMS are killed during SALLAH 1 Like |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by hilroy: 7:23am On Jun 14, 2018 |
I can't believe I will ever endorse a Nigerian politician. But if I were in Nigeria I will come out and vote for this outstanding man just like I did for Fashola's 2nd term (the only time I've ever voted in Nigeria). Happy birthday to you sir. We deserve the accolades 2 Likes |
Re: Happy Birthday Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by allanphash7(m): 7:25am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Happy birthday boss 1 Like |
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