Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a three-bedroom apartment to a veteran Nollywood actress, Lanre Hassan, popularly known as Iya Awero.
Sanwo-Olu gifted Iya Awero the apartment on Wednesday, as he commissioned, delivered and renamed the LagosHoms, Igbogbo as Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate, Igbogbo.
The governor’s aide on new media, Jubril Gawat, who broke the news on Twitter, said the actress new house is located in the newly commissioned Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate.
“UPDATE: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today presented a gift of 3 bedroom flat at the Commissioned Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Scheme to a Nollywood Veteran, Mrs Lanre Hassan Adesina Aka IYA AWERO to cater for her urgent housing need,” he wrote.
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In her remark, Iya Awero appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu’s gesture while commending his efforts to reposition the state.
“I don’t know what to say. I am so short of words. I am so happy today. Thank you so much, my governor, may the Almighty Allah continue to bless you. Also, deputy, thank you so much. I am so grateful. If anyone shelters you whenever you wake up, all you do is pray for the person. God will keep blessing, helping and supporting you. This our land will be peaceful, God will fix Nigeria and take the country to greater heights. Once again I thank everyone for this gift.”
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Governor Sanwo-Olu after presenting the gift to Iya Awero noted that veteran thespians should be celebrated while they are alive.
“We don’t need to celebrate them when they die, we can celebrate them while they are still alive. These are our Nollywood stars that have worked for over 30-40 years and they need to be celebrated. Congratulations ma. Thank you,” the governor said.
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