Buhari congratulates Tinubu at 70  

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Lagos State, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on his 70th birthday.

Tinubu, a presidential aspirant, seeking the APC ticket for the 2023 elections, celebrates his 70th birthday on Tuesday.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina indicated that, “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.”