Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former President Muhammadu Buhari, as a model of sacrifice, dedication, patriotism and loyalty to the nation, as he celebrates his 81st birthday.
Extolling ex-President Buhari, the Nigerian Leader lauded the leadership credentials and feats of the former President, recalling his service to the nation at various times as Head of State and as President.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S ICON OF INTEGRITY AND PATRIOTISM, FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI
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In a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu applauded former President Buhari’s efforts on infrastructural provision such as 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 across Nigeria.
The President commended former leader, Buhari on the establishment of Nigeria’s first national social investment and protection programme, amongst many other feats.
President Tinubu recalled the former President’s push to modernize Nigeria’s defence architecture while working towards import substitution with the empowerment of millions of Nigerian farmers in his initiative to enhance food security in the country.
“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.
He also appreciated former President Buhari for his friendship and confidence shown through his stalwart support for the administration.
While wishing the elder statesman longevity and strength, President Tinubu assured the former President that the hope of a prosperous, peaceful, and progressive Nigeria, which he has always worked for, will not be dashed.
