Tinubu felicitates Buhari at 81, identified him as ‘icon of truth’
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday, describing him as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.
In his statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, Tinubu extolled the peerless leadership credentials and feats of Buhari, recalling his meritorious service to the nation at various times as military Head of State and as elected democratic president.
He reeled out Buhari’s feats including his unparalleled record of infrastructural provision, comprising several new international airports, multiple standard-gauge railway lines, new seaport development, dozens of new dams, power stations, oil and gas infrastructure, expressways and mega-bridges, in addition to establishing Nigeria’s first-ever national social investment and protection programme.
Tinubu fondly recalled the former President’s aggressive push to modernise Nigeria’s defence architecture while working towards import substitution with the empowerment of millions of Nigerian farmers in his progressive initiative to enhance food security in the country.
He described former President Buhari as the finest paradigm of sacrifice, devotion, patriotism, and fidelity to the national cause.
“President Buhari is from the rarest phylum of virtuous servant-leaders. He has devoted his life to the service of the nation, even earning himself detention for his patriotism and service to our Fatherland.
“The emergence of leaders like my good friend, Buhari, happens only by divine orchestration. He is a man of absolute and undiluted integrity. His yea is yea, and his nay is nay,” the President said.
Tinubu appreciated Buhari for his friendship and vote of confidence shown through his stalwart support for his administration.
And while wishing the elder statesman long-life and strength, President Tinubu assured Buhari that the hope of a prosperous, peaceful, and progressive Nigeria, which he has always worked for, will not be diminished.
