President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his contributions to the development of the country.
The President gave the commendation in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, in celebration of the 70th birthday of the former Lagos governor.
Buhari also applauded the presidential hopeful for placing the welfare and unity of the nation above his personal interest, saying that Tinubu has invested in people, institutions and governments, without minding tribe or religion.
The Nigerian leader stated that the APC national leader has set a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy, asking other politicians to emulate him.
He, therefore, joined members, leaders and chieftains of the APC in celebrating with Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday on March 29, 2022.
Buhari asked the Almighty God to increase him in strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation, and humanity.
The statement reads, “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 the 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 the 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.”
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