Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, Others Celebrate Tinubu @ 72

Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, Others Celebrate Tinubu @ 72
Deputy Senate President Barau lauds Tinubu as a democratic icon.
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu praises Tinubu’s leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s growth.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Muhammadu Buhari extended birthday wishes to President Bola Tinubu, who turns 72 on March 29, 2024.

Buhari praised Tinubu’s efforts in addressing the nation’s challenges and wished him a joyful celebration.

The message was conveyed in a statement by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘Former President Buhari greets Tinubu on his 72nd birthday.’

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Buhari, in his congratulatory message, said, “My family and I pray to God that you remain healthy and happy and continue to work for the betterment of the country. Happy birthday to you!”

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, also congratulated Tinubu, describing him as a visionary leader.

In a statement by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President said, “I join all Nigerians and other admirers around the world in rejoicing with a great visionary leader of our time, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, on his 72nd birthday.

“Your Excellency, you are, indeed, an exemplary embodiment of our democratic ideals, having been among the foremost in the vanguard of the struggle for the attainment and entrenchment of democracy in our dear country.”

Barau called on Nigerians of all persuasions to pray for the country and offer their full support to President as he reset the country.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, extended birthday wishes to Tinubu, praising him as a “grandmaster of progressive politics.”

In a congratulatory message conveyed by his media aide, Musa Krishi, Abbas described Tinubu’s leadership as “selfless” and “transformative.”

He commended Tinubu’s desire for a low-key celebration, highlighting it as a testament to his “dedicated leadership style.”

Similarly, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, lauded President Tinubu for his obvious pragmatic moves that are now gradually helping the economy to rebound.

Kalu, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, saluted the resilience, courage and tact so far employed by the President to move the country forward.

He said, “President Tinubu, on behalf of my family and the good people of Bende Federal Constituency, I heartily congratulate you on your 72nd birthday. It is indeed a milestone of age.

“This milestone has no doubt seen you fight a plethora of battles for the survival of democracy and the elevation of our country to enviable heights.

“I applaud your courage, resilience, tact, determination and the pragmatic steps you are taking in the Renewed Hope Agenda to not only revive the economy but to make it healthier than you met it.”

Also, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, congratulated Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as “a courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, growth, and development of Nigeria.”

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, said, “On behalf of my family, the government, the people of Lagos State, members of the Governance Advisory Council, leaders, and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, I congratulate our leader, President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.

“President Tinubu’s financial wizardry and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the Governor of Lagos State, have taken our dear state to a greater height. Today, Lagos is the pride of Nigeria, occupying an enviable position as the fifth largest economy in Africa.’’

Likewise, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, described President Tinubu as a selfless leader, an advocate of peace and unity and a bridge builder who has engendered the growth of democracy in the country.

Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, on Thursday, recalled the role Tinubu played in the rebirth of democracy through the National Democratic Coalition during the military and how Tinubu led strong political platforms, which led to the emergence of the APC.

The statement read: “Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on behalf of his wife, Lady Valerie, the government and people of Rivers State, felicitate the 16th President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marks his 72nd birthday.

”The governor prayed to God Almighty to grant Mr President good health, divine enablement and grace to continue to serve the nation and humanity amid the present economic and security challenges.”

Similarly, lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly took turns to speak glowingly of President Tinubu on Thursday.

A statement by Speaker Mudasiru Obasa’s Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, said the lawmakers commended the President for deciding on low-key celebration of his birthday in consideration of the mood of the nation.

The lawmakers said it was important to celebrate the President’s achievements as former governor of Lagos State and his current strides, noting that his policies in the state had continued to put Lagos on the global map.