Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Monday, officially received Pelumi Nubi, a sole driver who embarked on a 68-day journey from London to Lagos.
The 28-year-old Pelumi took off on January 31st and arrived Nigeria on Sunday April 7 through the Seme border.
To show appreciation for showcasing her talent and putting Lagos and Nigeria on positive pedestal, Sanwo-Olu hosted her at Lagos House, Marina, and named her tourism ambassador.
The governor also gifted her a lagride vehicle and promised to offset the entire bill spent for the successful journey.
The vehicle used in the course of the journey would be stationed at J Randle as an artifact.
Sanwo-Olu said, “I really want to welcome you formally and officially to your home, Lagos, to say to you, you have signposted Lagos where it should be. We want to say how truly, we are proud of you.
“This is truly a true African spirit and Nigerian capability. I want to say that the journey has just started.
“We want to be grateful to your parents for encouraging you. There are lots of possibilities when parents encourage their children.”
The Governor went further by saying,”this is about girl child and power of possibility. All what you need to do is to activate it.
“On behalf of the government of Lagos state, I want to officially name you tourism ambassador, it comes with responsibility. We want to also pay the entire bills of the trip,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor urged the youth to emulate Pelumi.”You cannot allow drugs, defeat, low lines to form who you are. Once you have vision, take it up. You would have challenges but get up and forge ahead.”
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