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Tinubu congratulates El-Rufai at 65

Mr Tinubu commended Mr El-Rufai’s endeavours for his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.

• February 16, 2025
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, congratulated ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on his 65th birthday.

Mr El-Rufai is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance, the President said in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

Mr El-Rufai served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.

Mr Tinubu commended Mr El-Rufai’s endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.

He acknowledged Mr El-Rufai’s role in the dialogues leading up to the formation of the APC and his contributions to the success of the party in the three consecutive elections of 2015, 2019, and 2023.

“President Tinubu wishes El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation,” indicated the statement. 

(NAN)

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