# Tributes to Boss Mustapha on 70th birthday > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tributes-to-boss-mustapha-on-70th-birthday > Updated: 2026-09-06T11:24:43.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Nigerian leaders and regional governors have issued tributes to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, to mark his 70th birthday. President Bola Tinubu praised Mustapha as a “bridge-builder” and credited his leadership of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for making Nigeria a model for epidemic response in Africa. The President also highlighted Mustapha’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Other prominent figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Head of State Yakubu Gowon, commended his contributions to national development and public service. During a thanksgiving service in Yola, Adamawa State, President Tinubu used the occasion to urge public officials to prioritize the national interest and patriotism over personal gain. Regional leaders, including Governors Caleb Mutfwang and Ahmadu Fintiri, also attended the celebration, describing Mustapha as a benchmark for integrity and nation-building. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Bola Tinubu urges Nigerians to prioritize public good over personal gain President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerian officials to prioritize national interest and public service over personal gain during a thanksgiving service for former SGF Dr. Boss Mustapha. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bola-tinubu-urges-nigerians-to-prioritize-public-good-over-personal-gain ### 2026-09-03: Boss Mustapha receives tributes from Nigerian leaders on 70th birthday Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and other prominent leaders have paid tribute to former SGF Boss Mustapha as he celebrates his 70th birthday, praising his service and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boss-mustapha-celebrated-by-nigerian-leaders-on-70th-birthday --- Cite as: Tributes to Boss Mustapha on 70th birthday. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tributes-to-boss-mustapha-on-70th-birthday