# Tinubu’s birthday honors continue > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-celebrates-senior-leaders-with-presidential-honors-on-milestone-birthdays > Updated: 2026-08-17T06:38:48.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 13. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has repeatedly used personal birthday greetings as a platform to commend a wide range of Nigerians and to link individual achievements to national development goals. Starting in May, he honored retired Major General Adeniyi Tajudeen Olanrewaju, highlighting the veteran’s civil‑war service and early telecom reforms. In early June, Tinubu praised News Agency of Nigeria chief Ali Muhammad Ali for strengthening news gathering and curbing misinformation, and lauded Pastor William Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry for his global spiritual influence. The same month he recognized Chief Sade Ogunbiyi, Iyalode of Remoland, for her lifelong contributions to education and human development. June celebrations continued with Ahonsi Unuigbe, founder of Petralon Energy and NGX chairman, for advancing indigenous energy participation and market integrity, and with Tunji Bello, FCCPC chief, for protecting consumers and fostering competition. July saw Tinubu salute senior figures such as Senior Advocate Babatunde Ogala, former Governor Olusegun Osoba, and former governor Peter Obi, emphasizing legal integrity, press freedom and fiscal prudence. He also marked the birthdays of entrepreneur Segun Olulade, Minister of Works David Umahi, and industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, tying each tribute to infrastructure, youth empowerment, and industrial growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In August, Tinubu extended these honors to industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, describing him as an ‘architect of modern Nigerian industry’ for his role in expanding domestic production and food security. He also congratulated Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, praising his legislative service and his contributions to national budget management and the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Additionally, Tinubu joined other leaders in celebrating former military President General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida on his 85th birthday, describing him as an outstanding leader whose administration left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s political, economic, and geographic landscape. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Ibrahim Babangida celebrated by Nigerian leaders on 85th birthday President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders have honored former military President Ibrahim Babangida on his 85th birthday, praising his legacy in state creation and national development. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katsina-leaders-discuss-economic-reforms-and-national-minting-patronage ### 2026-08-09: President Tinubu congratulates Senator Adeola Olamilekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan on his birthday, praising his legislative service and his role as the APC flagbearer for the Ogun State governorship. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-congratulates-senator-adeola-olamilekan ### 2026-08-03: Nigeria's Abdul Samad Rabiu Celebrated by President Tinubu on 66th Birthday President Bola Tinubu honored industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu on his 66th birthday, lauding his role in expanding Nigeria’s industry, creating jobs and boosting food security. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-abdul-samad-rabiu-celebrated-by-president-tinubu-on-66th-birthday ### 2026-07-25: Nigeria President Tinubu Praises Minister David Umahi on Birthday President Bola Tinubu praised Minister of Works David Umahi on his birthday, citing his hands‑on road‑building work and urging faster infrastructure progress under Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-president-tinubu-praises-minister-david-umahi-on-birthday ### 2026-07-19: Nigeria President Tinubu Congratulates Segun Olulade on 55th Birthday President Bola Tinubu honored Segun Olulade’s 55th birthday, lauding his political, youth‑development and environmental work and wishing him continued health and strength. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-president-tinubu-congratulates-segun-olulade-on-55th-birthday ### 2026-07-17: Nigeria Marks Milestone Birthdays of Prominent Leaders Nigeria celebrated major birthdays: Peter Obi (65), Prof. Barth Nnaji (70), Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba (65) and Senator Yinka Omilani (90), with tributes from President Tinubu, former President Obasanjo and 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-honors-engineer-barth-nnaji-on-70th-birthday ### 2026-07-15: Nigeria President Tinubu honors senior leaders on milestone birthdays Nigeria’s leaders marked milestone birthdays: Governor Abiodun honored his wife Bamidele Abiodun’s 60th; President Tinubu congratulated Babatunde Ogala’s 65th and former Governor Olusegun Osoba’s 87th, praising 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-honors-lawyer-babatunde-ogala-on-65th-birthday ### 2026-06-30: Tunji Bello Celebrated on 65th Birthday by President Tinubu President Tinubu lauded FCCPC head Tunji Bello on his 65th birthday, citing his journalism past, waste‑management reforms and recent consumer‑protection achievements. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-president-bola-tinubu-honors-public-servants-tunji-bello-and-babatunde-fashola-on-their-birt ### 2026-06-19: President Tinubu Honors Ahonsi Unuigbe’s 50th Birthday and Contributions to Nigeria’s Energy and Capital Markets President Tinubu praised Ahonsi Unuigbe’s 50th birthday, lauding his leadership of Petralon Energy and NGX and his contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector and capital markets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-honors-ahonsi-unuigbes-50th-birthday-and-contributions-to-nigerias-energy-and-capit ### 2026-06-06: President Tinubu honors NAN head Ali and Pastor Kumuyi on birthdays President Bola Tinubu praised NAN chief Ali Muhammad Ali on his 60th birthday and Pastor William Kumuyi on his 85th birthday, highlighting their contributions to media and faith in Nigeria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-honors-nan-head-ali-and-pastor-kumuyi-on-birthdays ### 2026-06-05: Nigeria's Iyalode Sade Ogunbiyi Marks 80th Birthday with President Tinubu’s Praise President Tinubu praised Chief Sade Ogunbiyi, Iyalode of Remoland, on her 80th birthday, highlighting her extensive contributions to education, banking and health sectors. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-iyalode-sade-ogunbiyi-marks-80th-birthday-with-president-tinubus-praise ### 2026-06-05: President Tinubu celebrates birthdays of news agency chief and Pentecostal leader President Tinubu praised NAN chief Ali Muhammad Ali on his 60th birthday and pastor William Kumuyi on his 85th, noting their contributions to media and Christianity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-celebrates-birthdays-of-news-agency-chief-and-pentecostal-leader ### 2026-05-08: President Tinubu honors retired General Olanrewaju on 80th birthday President Tinubu praised retired General Olanrewaju’s 80th birthday, highlighting his military service and role in modernising Nigeria’s telecoms. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-tinubu-honors-retired-general-olanrewaju-on-80th-birthday --- Cite as: Tinubu’s birthday honors continue. 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