Buhari Felicitates With Tinubu At 69, Calls Him Patriot, Stateman

• Tinubu’s ingenuity, remarkable achievements and influence transcend the shores of Nigeria – Buhari

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has heaped eulogies on national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State, Bola Tinubu on occasion of his 69th birthday celebration.

Buhari underlined the significant contribution and sacrifice the former Lagos state governor has made to, not just the growth and stability of the APC, but also to development of the country and its peaceful coexistence.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Femi Adesina, in Abuja, Buhari opined that the former Lagos State Governor has been an inspiration to  many leaders and has continued to groom talents for the benefit of the country.

The president averred that Tinubu’s ingenuity, remarkable achievements and influence transcend the shores of Nigeria.

According to the statement, “President Muhammadu Buhari joins the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and its teeming members in congratulating Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 69th birthday, March 29, 2021, sharing the joyous occasion with the former two-term Governor of Lagos State, whose acumen and influence continue to resonate round the country and beyond”

According to the statement, Tinubu’s colloquium has become a vital platform to hold important discourse that affects the populace and exchange ideas on how to address the country’s challenges and move it forward.

“The President rejoices with the “patriot and statesman” on the 12th colloquium, an intellectual gathering to commemorate his birthday, that had over the years turned into a veritable opportunity for discussing topical national issues, and harnessing ideas that will move the nation forward.

“Looking at the theme of the 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, “Our Common Bond, Our Common Wealth: Imperative of National Cohesion for Growth and Prosperity’’, President Buhari believes the choice of further highlighting loyalty to the country and the shared vision that will bring harmony and well-being to everyone is most timely, clearly reflecting Sen. Tinubu’s patriotism and benevolence.

“The President affirms that the former Lagos State Governor has inspired many leaders and continues to nurture talents for the benefit of the country, while acknowledging his role in the stability of the APC, and advocating good governance.”

President Buhari felicitated with family, friends and political associates of the astute politician, praying that God will grant him longer life, good health and more wisdom.

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