Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, has sent in his best wishes to retired General David Jemibewon and elder statesman, who turns 80 today.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a message posted on his official social media handles, thanked David Jemibewon for his contribution to the development of Nigeria. He also listed some of the achievement of the retired general both as the military governor of old western state and Oyo state, and salutes him for all that he has done.
“The birthday message from Governor Sanwo-Olu reads:
A very Happy Birthday to a brilliant and selfless elderly statesman, General David Medayese Jemibewon (rtd)
Sir, your name will be written in the sands of time as one of the few leaders who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of our dear country.
Your great achievements as Military Governor of the old western state and Oyo state will not be forgotten.
You introduced a five year recovery plan for the Nigerian Police, and proposed the injection of additional 33,000 police officers into the Nation’s security force to cope with internal security.
We cherish your worldview on democracy as a system of government established for the attainment of sustainable development for the people.
Sir, as you attain a major milestone today, on behalf of my dear wife Ibijoke, and the people of Lagos state, I celebrate you and pray that God will grant you good health to enable you render more service to humanity. Amen.
Happy 80th Birthday to you sir and God bless,” he said.
David Medayese Jemibewon was born on this day, July 20, 1940 and he is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as military governor of the now-defunct Western State.