Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Chief Igbinedion on his 89th birthday, lauding his contributions to business and philanthropy in Nigeria.
In a message signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu saluted the renowned industrialist and philanthropist for his willingness to create opportunities for the growth of others.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, please accept our felicitation on the auspicious occasion of your 89th birthday on September 11, 2023. Considering the grace of wisdom, strength, and leadership influence bestowed upon you by the Almighty God, this milestone certainly calls for more celebration and thanksgiving.
“Over the years, our relationship has blossomed as friends, partners, and business leaders, both within and outside the country, and it has been the joy of my life to see you consistently investing in humanity, with your quintessential kindness and charitable heart.”
The President applauded the Esama of Benin on his footprints of excellence in entrepreneurship which he said are visible in real estate, banking, energy, media, transportation, health, and education, with a remarkable record of founding the first private university in Nigeria.
“At 89, my dear Esama, you have made a huge difference in the Nigerian economy, and you continue to impact many lives. Your footprints of excellence in entrepreneurship are visible in real estate, banking, energy, media, transportation, health, and education, with a remarkable record of founding the first private university in Nigeria,” the President said.
