65th Birthday: Tinubu greets El-rufai, lauds his service to Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday, praising his contributions to national development and democracy.
A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, described El-Rufai as a distinguished administrator, scholar, and politician. He commended El-Rufai’s resourcefulness and brilliance, noting his key role as a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
El-Rufai served as Kaduna State governor for eight years and previously held positions as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.
Tinubu highlighted El-Rufai’s efforts in shaping the APC, particularly his role in the party’s electoral victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
The President wished him good health and strength for continued service to the nation.
