Nigeria’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25 was a well-deserved birthday gift.
While eulogizing President-elect on his 71st birthday, March 29th, he said Tinubu demonstrated democratic credentials over the years and ought to be celebrated by well-meaning Nigerians. “A dogged and determined fighter for a just society, man of the people”.
Gbajabiamila who was elated that Tinubu has finally fulfilled his ambition of becoming Nigeria’s president, saying it was against all odds, noted that God Almighty indeed favoured and granted him victory.
“I celebrate our president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday. Tinubu has proved over the years to be an uncommon democrat who always works assiduously for Nigeria to be great.
“We all thank God for the life of the president-elect, and we pray that He continues to grant him good health to achieve his desire for a better Nigeria.
“The story of Asiwaju is one that every Nigerian, young and old, should study carefully and learn from. Here is a man that worked against all odds to emerge as the presidential candidate of the APC. Even more daunting was his emergence as President-elect.
“Trust Asiwaju, he weathered the storm and scaled through all the hurdles to emerge victorious. That is the kind of man Nigeria is lucky to have at this time. For those of us that have known Asiwaju for decades, we are sure he would not disappoint Nigeria and Nigerians,” the Speaker said.
Tinubu, Gbajabiamila added, has carved a niche for himself not only in Nigeria and Africa but also in the entire world, noting that most developing democracies now have the task of learning from the president-elect’s emergence.
The Speaker, Gbajabiamila said under Tinubu, Nigeria would witness unprecedented good governance as proven in Lagos, which is the commercial nerve centre of Africa.
Senate President felicitates President-elect Asiwaju Tinubu @71
Earlier, the President of the Senate heartily felicitated the President- elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday.
Lawan joined his family, associates and millions of admirers in Nigeria and across the globe to rejoice with the Jagaban Borgu on this auspicious occasion.
In his Congratulatory message, the Senate President describes Asiwaju Tinubu as “an exceptional political leader who has impacted his time and space with great ideas, exemplary courage of conviction and astonishing capacity for purposeful leadership.
“The benevolence of Allah has strengthened these qualities in him and taken him to the threshold of historic greatness as he prepares to assume the leadership of our great country from May 29, 2023, insha Allah.
“Asiwaju’s impending inauguration as the next President of Nigeria is not by happenstance. It is the result of sheer doggedness, hard work and consistency in the pursuit of beliefs and set goals.
“Asiwaju Tinubu is not just a quintessential politician but also a philanthropist who has impacted many lives in no small measures.
“Asiwaju’s recent clarion call to Nigerians, after his well-deserved victory at the polls, for healing and reconciliation, exemplifies his magnanimity of spirit, love for peace and an unbending belief that every Nigerian, no matter their political persuasion, has a role to play for the unity and progress of Nigeria.
“I pray Allah to imbue him with wisdom to take our dear nation to a greater height. Here is wishing the Jagaban Borgu a happy birthday and many more years in fine fettle and happiness.”
You’re The Needed Ideological Tool For Development, Akeredolu Celebrates President-Elect, Tinubu @71
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has described the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a truly inspirational figure and the most innovative person in the nation’s political history.
Governor Akeredolu, while congratulating the President-Elect on the occasion of his 71st Birth Anniversary, said Asiwaju Tinubu has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the service of the country.
He said Asiwaju Tinubu’s unfaltering determination and passion to achieve what he set out to do, are so remarkable and truly inspirational.
“We welcome the liberating realization that with the right leader; with optimism, integrity and a plan, we can kickstart development and be on the path to hypermodernity.
“You’ve walked this democratic Path with honour as a political giant with an enviably infectious positive impact and total commitment to the ethos and tenets of democracy. Your love for Nigeria and Nigerians has continually fired your passion for service.
“As you prepare to mount the saddle, you deserve all the support required of all patriots. Your rich experience as a former Senator and Governor, as well as your roles in nurturing and sustaining our democratic transition, combined with your depth in knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian situation, will be an immeasurable asset to the people of the country.
“You’ve marked phenomenal moments in both your career and politics. Your unswerving demonstrated love for providing a ladder of choices to promising leaders and investment in human capital placed you as the much- needed ideological tool for the development of our country.
“On the auspicious occasion of your birthday, we pray God to grant you more wisdom, strength, knowledge and sound health to continue to serve humanity and your country.”