Asiwaju at 70: Tinubu places Nigeria’s welfare, unity above self, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, places the welfare and unity of Nigeria over self.
President Buhari said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday to celebrate Tinubu at 70.
The president hailed the former Lagos state governor for having a vision of a greater Nigeria, which has made him invest in people, institutions and governments.
He also said Tinubu has set a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy through his contributions.
“President Muhammadu Buhari joins members, leaders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in rejoicing with National Leader of the party and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 70th birthday, March 29, 2022.
“President Buhari affirms the contributions of the party stalwart to the political, economic and social development of the country, setting a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy.
“As the former Governor of Lagos State turns 70, the President notes and salutes his courage, resilience, selflessness and nobility in always placing the welfare and unity of the nation above self, backed with vision of a greater Nigeria through investments in people, institutions and governments, without minding tribe or creed.
“President Buhari joins family members, friends, business and political associates in celebrating the septuagenarian, who has diligently and progressively risen on the nation’s political ladder since 1992, fighting for democratic rule against many odds, angling for people-focused development and supporting visionary and purposeful leadership.
“The President prays that the Almighty God will increase Asiwaju Tinubu, the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom, in strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation, and humanity,” the statement read.
