Former President Muhammadu Buhari has underscored the bond between him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of the president.
In a telephone call, which he revealed in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari said he and members of his family were in prayers for Tinubu’s long life, good health and successful administration of the country as he marks his birthday.
“When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the nation,” Buhari said.
The former president said his family and himself remained indebted to President Tinubu and the other leaders of the party for the invaluable contributions they made towards the formation of All Progressives Congress, catapulting him to the presidency for two terms after failed attempts in the past, and in helping to produce another APC administration with the Asiwaju himself at its head.
“No doubt, the annals of the country will not be complete without bringing into mention, and a recognition of the varied and numerous roles of President Tinubu as an entrepreneur, a party stalwart, a staunch activist, party organiser, party builder, a reliable ally and a serial winner of democratic elections. I am truly proud of my association with the Asiwaju.
“When Nigerians handed the baton of leadership to the APC in 2015, it was a mandate to lay the foundation for a new Nigeria where the poor get opportunities for a better future and I am glad that the vision is not lost. It was a victory of all those who wish the country’s good,” he said.
Similarly, a former chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts and chieftain of the APC, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has also congratulated President Tinubu on his 73rd birthday.
In a message, Araruame described Tinubu’s birthday as a time to celebrate a life dedicated to service, vision and national progress.
He stated that Tinubu’s leadership was dedicated to service, vision and transformative leadership which continued to inspire hope for a better Nigeria.
Araraume in his message to the president said; “On this auspicious occasion of your 73rd birthday, I join millions of Nigerians and admirers worldwide in celebrating a life profoundly dedicated to service, vision, and transformative leadership. Your journey, marked by an unwavering commitment to the ideals of democracy and national progress, continues to inspire generations.
“Mr. President, your legacy as a foundational architect of modern Nigerian politics is indelible. From your pioneering role in Lagos State’s economic revitalization as Governor to your steadfast advocacy for equitable federalism and democratic consolidation, your leadership has consistently embodied courage, innovation, and inclusivity. Today, as our nation navigates complex challenges, your resolute focus on economic reform, security, and unity reaffirms your status as a visionary steward of Nigeria’s destiny.
“Your intellectual depth, political acumen, and unyielding optimism for a prosperous Nigeria resonate deeply with those who believe in the promise of this great nation. I am particularly inspired by your strategic approach to governance—rooted in wisdom, pragmatism, and an unshakable faith in the potential of our people.
“On this milestone, I pray Almighty God grants you enduring vitality, wisdom, and grace as you guide Nigeria toward its loftiest aspirations. May your year ahead be filled with joy, strength, and the fulfillment of seeing your labours yield lasting fruit for our beloved country.
“Happy 73rd Birthday, Mr. President! May history remember you as the leader who ignited Nigeria’s golden era”
