Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday anniversary.
Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the former president wishes Tinubu a long and healthy life to benefit the nation from his excellent leadership.
The statement issued on Thursday, March 28, said Buhari praised President Tinubu for the sustained efforts he has made to steer the nation away from the many problems facing it.
The statement said: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends birthday greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wishing him good health and long life in order for the country to benefit from his excellent leadership.
“In a message to mark the 72 birthday of the President, Muhammadu Buhari commended Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for making sustained efforts to overcome the many problems of the country, while wishing him many happy returns of the day.”
Buhari, in the statement, 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.”
Also, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday, March 28, described President Bola Tinubu as the grand master of progressive politics in Nigeria.
In a statement on the 72nd birthday of the president, the speaker said President Tinubu has dedicated his life to the service of the country and humanity.
He said the president has refined and redefined politics and governance in Nigeria, adding that the history of Nigeria’s democracy would be complete without the name of President Tinubu occupying a vantage position.
While saying \ President Tinubu gets better with age, Speaker Abbas said Nigerians would soon rate his administration as one of the best the country has ever had.
He said: “I wish His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a happy birthday. While it is his desire, as a passionate leader, that his birthday celebrations should be low-key, it is also an attestation to his selfless leadership style, which we are all emulating.
“Nevertheless, we can’t but express our admiration for a man who is willing and on the verge of transforming the socio-political and economic conditions of our country.
“It is our prayer that the Almighty Allah continues to strengthen him, grant him the grace and the wisdom to navigate our dear country out of the current turbulence.”
The speaker urged Nigerians to pray for the president and his administration, as well as give him maximum support so that his government’s Renewed Hope Agenda would achieve its objectives.
On his part, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, applauded the President for his obvious pragmatic moves that are gradually helping the economy to rebound.
