Lagos Lawmakers Celebrate Tinubu At 70
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have described the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a man of courage, saying that he helped the parliament to achieve financial autonomy.
The lawmakers gave accolades at a special parliamentary session in honour of the astute politician to commemorate his 70th birthday, which holds on March 29, 2022.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa said that Asiwaju Tinubu is their benefactor, saying that he has done well as a leader.
“This is an opportunity for us to recognize all that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done for us as a leader. In the face of opposition, he resolved and insisted to be on the opposition leaning towards the Federal Government.
“It is better to celebrate people that have contributed immensely to the development of the society. This Assembly has distinguished itself in all areas.
“This House has been running independently with financial autonomy through the help of Asiwaju. When he came in as the governor, he increased the IGR of the state,” he said.
Obasa added that they were at the event to show the people how the parliament works and what they do in respecting people, adding that the parliament has been working in Nigeria for 20 years running.
In his comments, Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Somolu 1) went down memory lane on how Tinubu fought for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria, saying that he left his comfort zone to fight the military to a standstill.
Olowo added that economic and professional prowess helped Lagos to get to its greater height among the states in Nigeria.
Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu ( Eti-Osa 2) described Tinubu as a man with a large heart that easily forgives.
He said: “Beyond the intimidating credential of Tinubu, he’s a forgiving man with a large heart. He’s extraordinary. I salute him. The Asiwaju of everything is good. I wish him long live”.
In his contribution, the deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni stressed that Tinubu has done a lot for democracy since he joined politics till date.
“It is easy for him to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but he refused and focused on building a progressive party. We call on him to continue his ambition to become the President of Nigeria,” he added.
Also speaking, Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1), said that Asiwaju Tinubu is respected because he is a promise keeper, a bridge builder, a lover of Nigeria, adding that they support him in his ambition to be the President of Nigeria in 2023.
Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade described Asiwaju Tinubu as a detribalized Nigerian, a leader of the people, and a politician with a difference.
According to Hon. Rotimi Abiru (Somolu 2), Tinubu “is a man of many parts, a true leader and the Mungo Park of our time. He laid the template for modern Lagos and he created agencies such as LASTMA, LAWMA, Office of Public Defender (OPD), and others.”
Other lawmakers also poured encomium on Asiwaju Tinubu, who they said had been able to build several leaders that have taken important positions in the country.
