Senator Barau celebrates Tinubu at 74, expresses confidence in second-term victory

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, praying for good health and long life for the Nigerian leader.

In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described Tinubu as a visionary leader committed to repositioning the country for sustainable growth and prosperity.

President Tinubu, who was born on March 29, 1952, marks his 74th birthday on Sunday.

Barau expressed optimism that Nigerians would re-elect the president in the 2027 general election, citing ongoing reforms and infrastructural development under his administration.

“Happy 74th birthday to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is a visionary leader who has been working tirelessly to reposition our country for the benefit of present and future generations,” he said.

He added that he was confident Tinubu would secure a second term, noting that the anticipated victory would coincide with his next birthday celebration.

The lawmaker urged Nigerians to continue supporting the administration and to pray for the country, stressing that the president has the nation’s best interests at heart.

Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for the president, pledging continued collaboration to address the country’s challenges.