Akpabio Celebrates Tinubu At 73

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.

Akpabio, in a congratulatory message issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja, described Tinubu’s passion for Nigeria’s progress as contagious, adding that his vision and dedication to Nigeria were inspiring.

He said the President’s leadership, vision and dedication to the nation “are truly inspiring. As Senate President, I have had the privilege of working closely with you, and I must say that your passion for Nigeria’s progress is contagious.

“I must confess that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one of the greatest and audacious leaders Nigeria has produced. In your 73 years on earth, you have pursued a political career marked by a strong commitment to progressive democratic principles and the uncanny courage in tackling authoritarian regimes.”

Akpabio said he acknowledged the Presidentsy indelible role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, which challenged the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015.

“There’s no doubt that your support was instrumental in the victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the APC in 2015 and 2019.

“As the President of Nigeria in the last two years, you have demonstrated astute leadership and as you advocate for democratic values and bold economic reforms that have started to yield dividends. With you in the driving seat, Nigeria is in safe hands and Nigerians could not have made a better choice in 2023,” the Senate President noted.

As Tinubu marks his special day in this period of Ramadan, he prayed that the Almighty Allah grants the President continued wisdom, strength and good health to steer the nation towards greater heights.

“Please accept my warmest congratulations and happy birthday, Mr. President,” he said.