Tinubu Celebrates Legacy Of Late Patriarch, Alh Kafaru Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has lauded the life and legacy of the late patriarch of the Tinubu family, Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu, LLB, LLM, BL (CP Rtd), on the 20th anniversary of his passing.

In a press statement issued on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu extols the sterling qualities of the late patriarch, who he described as a “distinguished public servant, lawyer, administrator, and philanthropist.”

“Baba was the finest of men. He was an honourable man; he was noble. He believed in defending the weak against the strong and standing for what is just even at the cost of personal liberty. He was my fortress in the dark days of oppression. He was my rock.

“Baba was selfless. He never stopped giving himself; his fortune, and everything for the betterment of others,” the President says.

The President recalls the invaluable advice, support, and guidance the late patriarch provided him when he served as the governor of Lagos State.

“Baba was passionate about good governance. When I was the governor of Lagos, he was always on hand to offer brilliant advice and guidance.

“He left a legacy that is larger than life. We will continue to celebrate Baba as well as the values and principles he exemplified,” the President declares.

Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu was born in Lagos State. He completed his primary and secondary education in Lagos  before he proceeded to the University where he bagged a degree in law.

He joined the Nigerian Police Force and rose to become a commissioner of police. Aside being an officer, he was a well-known lawyer who founded K.O law firms where former governor Babatunde Fashola served as a lawyer.

He was appointed as federal Commissioner for health under the  military in the second republic.

Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu is the the father of Oando CEO, Wale Tinubu.

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