All Hail The JAGABAN At 70

Encomiums, tributes and praises have poured in in torrents for legendary political icon, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 70th birthday celebration today. He has been widely celebrated across the world by his teeming followers and loyalists.

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, some state governors among others, have congratulated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

In President Buhari’s birthday message to Asiwaju, he affirmed his contributions to the political, economic and social development of the Nigeria, as well as setting a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy. He saluted Tinubu’s “courage, resilience, selflessness and nobility in always placing the welfare and unity of the nation above self.

The Senate President, Lawan described Tinubu as an astute administrator who laid a solid foundation for the modernisation of Lagos State, and a visionary political leader with a track record of building people and organisations. He said Tinubu is not just a principal actor in Nigerian politics, but also one of the main issues.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Gbajabiamila said Tinubu has demonstrated “an uncommon and unyielding commitment to a progressive and prosperous Nigeria.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu said Tinubu is consistent in his thoughts and actions about the development of Lagos State and Nigeria. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, like a colossus, bestrides Nigeria’s socio-political space with vigour and vision", he said.

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi described the APC leader as “a celebrated democrat, pragmatic leader and visionary statesman who has an insatiable appetite for championing good causes in pursuit of a better Nigeria”.

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly also described Tinubu as a man who contributed immensely to the development of society. The lawmakers gave their accolades at a special parliamentary session in honour of the APC leader to commemorate his birthday.