BEVERLY HILLS, March 25, (THEWILL) – Lagos State’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gifted veteran Nollywood actress, Lanre Hassan, better known as “Iya Awero,” a three-bedroom apartment.
Sanwo-Olu presented the apartment to the actress when he commissioned, delivered and renamed the LagosHoms, Igbogbo, as Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate, Igbogbo.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, announced this via his Twitter account on Wednesday.
Akosile, who also shared a video of the handing over, wrote: “Governor @jidesanwoolu today commissioned and delivered and renamed the LagosHoms, Igbogbo as Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate, Igbogbo.
“Her new house is located in the newly commissioned Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate, Igbogbo, Lagos State.”
The actress appreciated the gesture of the Governor and his team for their kind gesture.
She said, “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.”
Sanwo-Olu also stated that veteran thespians like Iya Awero should be celebrated in their lifetime.
“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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