Buhari Congratulates Tinubu Ahead Of 71st Birthday

The president, Mohammadu Buhari has congratulated Bola Tinubu, president-elect, as he clocks 71, on March 29, 2023.

The president also reaffirmed his belief that Tinubu has the capacity to lead Nigeria, saying his political pedigree in his previous positions will serve as an asset for effective governance when he takes over leadership of the country in May.

Buhari stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina

Adesina said Buhari joined members of the President-elect’s family, especially his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, business partners, and political associates in celebrating the remarkable age.

The president said Tinubu’s new age is heralded by many years of experience and achievements in the private and public sectors, which according to him, prepared the former Lagos Governor for the “historic win on February 25, 2023”.

“President Buhari believes Asiwaju’s warmth, friendliness, and generosity has set the pace for a network of friends, home and abroad, that will shape his presidency with the requisite expertise to guide the economy, and consolidate on the investments of past leaders, particularly in people-first development and infrastructure.

“As the President-Elect prepares to take over the mantle of leadership at 71, the President affirms that his political pedigree from the ’90s, active role in party politics, being elected Senator and later Governor of Lagos State, and diligent involvement in structure of leadership at the Executive and Legislative levels for many years, will serve as an asset for good and effective governance.

“President Buhari prays for the wellbeing of Asiwaju and his family”, the statement added.