Lagos Permanent Secretary Mrs Abiola Kosegbe celebrated her retirement and 60th birthday today. A thanksgiving and purple-themed reception followed

Mrs Abiola Kosegbe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Lagos State, was celebrated today, the 25th of April 2025, as she marked her statutory retirement and her 60th birthday with a thanksgiving service.

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The celebratory events commenced at 11 am at the Chapel of Christ the Light, situated in the Central Business District of Alausa, Ikeja. Family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers gathered to honour Mrs Kosegbe’s dedicated service and milestone birthday.

Following the thanksgiving service, a reception is being held at the prestigious Victoria Gardens Event Centre, also located in Alausa, Ikeja. Attendees are adhering to a vibrant purple colour code, adding a touch of regal elegance to the occasion.

Mrs Kosegbe’s career as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has been marked by significant contributions to the Lagos State government.

Her leadership and expertise in a crucial sector have been widely recognised. Today’s celebration not only acknowledges her years of public service but also her personal milestone of reaching her diamond jubilee.

The outpouring of support at both the church service and the subsequent reception underscores the high regard and affection in which Mrs Kosegbe is held by her community and professional network.

The dual celebration is a testament to a distinguished career and a life well-lived, marking the end of a significant chapter in Mrs Kosegbe’s professional life and the beginning of a new and exciting phase.