The recent past President Bola Tinubu is celebrating his 72nd birthday today, and Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari said: “God would preserve Tinubu for long so that Nigeria can continue to enjoy his leadership.”
Buhari responded in a statement that Mallam Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, released on Thursday, March 28.
The declaration read as follows:
“Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends birthday greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wishing him good health and long life in order for the country to benefit from his excellent leadership.
“In a message to mark the 72 birthday of the President, Muhammadu Buhari commended Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for making sustained efforts to overcome the many problems of the country, while wishing him many happy returns of the day.”
Buhari, in the statement, said: “My family and I pray to God that you remain healthy and happy and continue to work for the betterment of the country.
Happy birthday to you.” Meanwhile, The Bureau Newspaper had reported how the Presidency announced that there would be no celebration for Tinubu’s 72nd birthday on March 29, 2024, due to the prevailing economic challenges facing the country.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had said the President did not want any of his associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to organise any celebratory event on his behalf or in his name given the economic situation in the country.