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President Tinubu birthday honors for Nigerian officials

Overview

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued several congratulatory messages to prominent Nigerian figures on their birthdays.

On October 3, the President honored retired General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade on his 87th birthday, describing him as a “principled patriot” and a “hero of the Fourth Republic” for his military service and his role in the struggle to restore democracy via the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). The President further characterized him as a voice of wisdom and moderation.

On October 15, President Tinubu congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters, on his 60th birthday. The President commended Lado’s career as an accomplished legislator and his humanitarian efforts through the Ladon Alheri Foundation, noting his contributions to fostering relations between the Executive and the Senate.

On October 21, the President issued a message to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for his 70th birthday. Tinubu emphasized that their personal relationship, which spans over three decades and includes their collaboration in forming the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, will endure despite current political differences and the prospect of competing in the January 2027 election. He described Kwankwaso as an “influential and progressive politician.”

On October 25, the President issued a tribute to veteran journalist and editor Oyinlade ‘Ladbone’ Bonuola on his 80th birthday. Tinubu praised Bonuola as a “craftsman par excellence,” noting his significant impact on the media industry through his leadership roles at The Guardian Newspaper, Comet, and the Nigerian Compass.

Entities

Nigeria · Bola Tinubu · Kano State · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bola Tinubu honors journalist Lade Bonuola on 80th birthday

    President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to veteran journalist and former The Guardian Managing Director Lade Bonuola, celebrating his 80th birthday and his contributions to Nigerian media.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Bola Tinubu celebrates Rabiu Kwankwaso’s 70th birthday

    President Bola Tinubu congratulated Rabiu Kwankwaso on his 70th birthday, stating that their decades-long friendship will persist despite political differences and the upcoming 2027 election.

  3. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    President Tinubu congratulates Senator Basheer Lado on 60th birthday

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters, on his 60th birthday, praising his service in lawmaking and humanitarian efforts.

  4. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    President Tinubu honors General Akinrinade on 87th birthday

    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated retired General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade on his 87th birthday, praising his military leadership and his role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle.

Sources

247ureports.com · authorityngr.com · businessday.ng · businesselitesafrica.com · insideoyo.com · newtelegraphng.com · nigeriancurrent.com · osunstate.gov.ng · phenomenal.com.ng · pointblanknews.com · punchng.com · royalnews.com.ng · solacebase.com · statehouse.gov.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · von.gov.ng

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