Tinubu Places Welfare, Unity Of Nigeria Above Himself ― Buhari

Tinubu Places Welfare, Unity Of Nigeria Above Himself ― Buhari

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on his 70th birthday.

President Buhari stated that former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode always put the nation’s welfare and unity ahead of personal gain.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, the President said he joined members, leaders, and chieftains of the APC in celebrating the party’s national leader.

According to the statement, “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