Bola Tinubu gets amazing birthday messages

– Yakubu Dogara has ‎sent a congratulatory message to Bola Tinubu as he clocks 64 today

– Dogara described the former governor of Lagos state as a formidable political force who has brought changes to the political landscape of Nigeria

– Governors of Ogun and Osun states also congratulated Tinubu praising him for numerous achievements and accomplishments

Today, March 29, Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is celebrating his 64th birthday.

President Muhammadu Buhari was one of the first who congratulated the APC chieftain.

In the congratulatory message, Buhari noted that Tinubu’s rising political profile since he was elected senator in 1992 “is a testimony to his forthrightness, diligence and doggedness”.

“You have proved to be a true hero of democracy, a light that cannot be concealed!”

Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the House of Representatives, ‎described the former governor of Lagos state as a formidable political force who has brought changes to the political landscape of Nigeria.

In a press statement issued by his spokesman, Turaki Hassan, the speaker said that the entire House of Representatives was using the opportunity to salute Tinubu for being a great leader who has attained milestones in Nigeria.

“On this joyous occasion of your birthday, we in the House of Representatives, salute you, great leader, for the milestones you have attained in Nigeria.

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“Your feats are bold and exceptional; from business to governance and politics. As a governor, you made sweeping reforms that till date, your successors are still building on and making Lagos State proud.

“In politics, you have been a formidable force, helping to put together a great political party that won power at the centre in Nigeria. You have proved to be a true hero of democracy, a light that cannot be concealed!

“As you mark yet another year, my prayer for you is that God will continue to consolidate your efforts and crown them all with success,” he said.

“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu means many things to many people.”

The Nation reports that Rauf Aregbesola, the governor of Osun state, described Tinubu as a true democrat and bridge-builder.

In a statement made by Semiu Okanlawon, the director of bureau of communications and strategy, the governor listed Tinubu’s personal and professional achievements.

“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu means many things to many people but there are certain things that everyone agrees about him: a political think-thank, master strategist, promoter of politics of inclusion, political futurist and fearless activist and top politician per excellence.

“His life is packed with personal achievements and involvements as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a pro-democracy activist, two-time governor of Lagos state, mentor of successful leaders and currently a major player and factor on the national political scene.”

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Aregbesola recalled that when Tinubu became the governor of Lagos, the state was financially incapacitated. However, Tinubu’s knowledge of public finance changed the fortune of the Lagos that today “stands on firm, sure footing of unimaginable development proportion”.

“There is no denying the fact that Asiwaju is a rare breed politician, patriot and a true democrat. Through his political efforts and strategies, progressive politics for which the South West was noted now dominates the realm.

“No doubt, the accounts of modern Nigerian political evolution would not be complete without ample recognition of the roles of this selfless political leader.”

“Nigeria has benefited immensely from your fountain of knowledge, wealth of experience, political sagacity and leadership acumen.”

Ibikunle Amosun, the governor of Ogun state, also sent a birthday message to the APC chieftain.

“On this occasion of your birthday, I join you and your immediate and political families in celebrating the abundant grace of God on your life.”

“Your life has been an eventful one dotted by numerous achievements and accomplishments.

“Nigeria has benefited immensely from your fountain of knowledge, wealth of experience, political sagacity and leadership acumen. The remarkable impact you have made in all spheres of human endeavour remains a reference point.”

“This is so that you can continue to make significant contributions to the overall development of our party, in particular and our nation, Nigeria in general,” he  said.

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