Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated billionaire industrialist and Chairman of Eleganza Group, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya, on his 85th birthday celebration, stating that the business icon contributed to the growth of the Nigerian economy and provided employment to many Nigerians through its various investments which had equally spread to other African markets.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said this in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, saying that Okoya, a renowned business magnate and philanthropist, who would turn 85, was worth celebrating on Sunday. his life of constant commitment and contribution to the economy and livelihood of many Nigerians, particularly in Lagos State where many of his companies were located.
Sanwo-Olu said Chief Okoya, one of Nigeria's business magnates and philanthropists who were positively impacting lives, had awarded scholarships to many people, particularly youths, to continue their education and had also provided funds to many people to start small businesses. companies.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I join family, friends and business partners in marking the 85th birthday celebration of the Chairman of Eleganza Group and RAO Property Investment Company, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya . . He is one of Nigeria's business magnates and philanthropists who are impacting lives positively.
“The Aare of Lagos is a generous man who has given hope through philanthropic gestures to the less privileged in society. “It has provided scholarships to many people, particularly young people, to continue their education and has also provided funds to many people to start small businesses,” he said.
“I wish Chief Okoya the best on his 85th birthday. “I pray that God grants you longer life, strength and good health to continually enjoy the dividends of your long years of investment,” he prayed.