Governor Fashola refuses to have elaborates 50th birthday

 

There are few Nigerian governors both present and past that I like and Governor Babatunde Fashola top my list and the other person his old Lagos state governor Lateef Jakande. To the main topic, Gov.Fashola will clock 50years on June 28th and an elaborate birthday party (You can imagine the numbers of aso-ebi that would have been bought in Alausa and other place) on his behalf by his aides, but the humble governor asked them to stop has he was unwilling to spend the taxpayers money on a party ( I know some people would have made some real money all in the name of planning a big party, hehehe)

Please read what Gov. Fashola told City People why he would not be having a big party for his 50th birthday below..............

"By nature I am not a ceremonious person. I don't like all the noise and partying. When I saw all the plans going on for my 50th, I said no. If this is my day, then those who really love me should allow me do it the way I want to. I have told my aides how I feel about this whole 50th birthday celebration. I asked them if governors in other countries don't have their birthdays and is it usually in such a loud way and manner? If I do it my own way it won't cost me that much to receive my visitors. I funded my 40th birthday when I was Chief of Staff and it cost me so much. I am not quite sure I can do the same now. As a Governor, it will cost me more. I am not sure I want to spend that kind of money on parties. And to tell you the truth, the idea that probably I will have a birthday at tax payers expense is something that does not go down well with me, and it's only for 24 hours. So I am going to have a very quiet and simple day with close friends and family.