Three of Nigeria’s richest billionaires – Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and AbdulSamad Rabiu – met on Sunday over a particular dinner in honour of Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State deputy governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state within the forthcoming 2027 elections.
Mr Rabiu, founder and govt chairman of BUA Group, disclosed this on Sunday in a Facebook put up accompanied by {a photograph} of 4 of them.
According to Mr Rabiu, the “special dinner” was hosted by Mr Otedola at his residence in honour of Mr Hamzat.
Mr Rabiu, who additionally chairs the Africa-focused philanthropic organisation ASR Africa, wished Mr Hamzat success in his governorship pursuit.
“An evening of warm friendship and meaningful conversations. I extend my warmest wishes to Dr Hamzat as he pursues his ambition to lead Lagos State, wishing him every success in the journey ahead,” Mr Rabiu wrote.
Mr Rabiu, who described the dinner as “memborable”, referred to as Mr Otedola, the host, Mr Otedola, his “dear friend and brother.”
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Mr Hamzat is searching for to succeed Mr Sanwo-Olu, whose second time period ends in 2027. He emerged because the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election in May 2026.
Mr Hamzat has served as Lagos deputy governor since May 2019, alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He was re-elected for a second time period in 2023.
Before turning into deputy governor, he served as Lagos commissioner for science and expertise from 2005 to 2011, and commissioner for works and infrastructure from 2011 to 2015.
He additionally has expertise within the non-public sector, together with a stint at Oando Plc, the place he served as chief info officer.
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