President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday joined the members, leaders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to celebrate with the National Leader of the party and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he turns 70.
Tinubu will be celebrating his 70th birthday March 29, 2022.
The Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina in a statement on Monday said, the President rejoiced with the party’s National leader and prayed to God to give Tinubu the strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation and humanity.
“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.” He stated.
According to Adesina, the President salutes the former Governor of Lagos State as he turns 70.
He said the President saluted Tinubu’s courage, resilience, selflessness and nobility in always placing the welfare and unity of the nation above self.
He said Asiwaju Tinubu, backed with vision of a greater Nigeria through investments in people, institutions and governments and has contributed to humanity 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 reads.