Buhari, Sanwo-Olu hail Tinubu on 72nd birthday

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as “a courageous, audacious, and passionate.”

By Jeffrey Agbo

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated President Bola Tinubu who turns 72 on Friday, March 29.

In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘Former President Buhari greets Tinubu on his 72nd birthday,’ the ex-leader commended Tinubu for “making sustained efforts to overcome the many problems of the country.”

Last Sunday, Tinubu asked well-meaning friends and family members to keep his birthday low-key due to the spate of insecurity nationwide and the general mood of the country.

Buhari, in his congratulatory message, said, “My family and I pray to God that you remain healthy and happy and continue to work for the betterment of the country. Happy birthday to you!”

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Also, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as “a courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, growth, and development of Nigeria.”

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, said, “On behalf of my family, the government, the people of Lagos State, members of the Governance Advisory Council, leaders, and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, I congratulate our leader, President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.

“President Tinubu’s financial wizardry and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the Governor of Lagos State, have taken our dear state to a greater height. Today, Lagos is the pride of Nigeria, occupying an enviable position as the fifth largest economy in Africa.’’