Tinubu Congratulates Statesman Jerry Gana At 80

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated statesman, academician, and politician, Professor Jerry Gana, on his 80th birthday anniversary.

President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Professor Gana’s decades of active service in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape. He served as a two-time Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation under different administrations and as Director of Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) under the Presicent Ibrahim Babangida administration.

He was elected to the Senate in the aborted Second Republic.

President Tinubu described Professor Gana as a fine gentleman, a prolific communicator, a mass mobiliser, and a passionate patriot blessed with the gift of oratory.

The President recalled the former Minister’s mass mobilisation and sensitisation efforts for unity, peace, and national development, and commends his contributions to advancing Nigeria’s values and ideals.

The President wished Professor Gana a happy 80th birthday and prayed that God Almighty would grant him many more years of good health and a sound mind.