Tinubu @74: Shettima applauds president’s reforms, economic strides

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a patriotic, visionary, and compassionate leader.
Mr Sanwo-Olu, the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, said Mr Tinubu’s leadership as president had brought growth and development to Nigeria while renewing citizens’ hope in government.
The governor stated this in a statement on Saturday by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, ahead of the president’s 74th birthday on Sunday.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said Mr Tinubu had shown patriotism, integrity, and courage in steering the country’s affairs, particularly through bold policy decisions to address economic challenges.
“As president of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has demonstrated unparalleled patriotism, integrity, honesty, and courage in the task of nation-building, steering the ship of Nigeria in the right direction.
“He has been providing transparent leadership in Nigeria by taking bold and audacious decisions and implementing the right policies to address the country’s economic challenges,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
He described the president as a rare gift to humanity and commended his contributions to politics, governance, the economy, and the development of Lagos State, the South-West, and Nigeria at large.
Mr Sanwo-Olu added that Mr Tinubu remained an accomplished democrat and statesman whose life had been largely devoted to public service and nation-building.
The governor described the president as a tested and trusted politician whose democratic credentials, governance record, and commitment to public service had continued to shape the country’s political and developmental landscape.
“His democratic credentials, track record, and governance approach are a testament to his commitment to a better Nigeria.
“He is a statesman, visionary and compassionate leader who is very passionate about the growth and development of the country.
“As a democrat and an advocate of good governance, he has delivered dividends of democracy to Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Mr Sanwo-Olu further described Mr Tinubu as a detribalised Nigerian and elder statesman whose leadership had positively impacted millions across the country.
“President Tinubu is a detribalised Nigerian and elder statesman whose heart accommodates every section of the country.
“In his ongoing first term as president, he has touched the lives of millions of Nigerians across the nooks and crannies of the country,” he said.
He said Mr Tinubu, regarded as the father of modern Lagos, transformed the state during his tenure, making it a model for other states in Nigeria and across Africa.
Mr Sanwo-Olu prayed that as Mr Tinubu turns 74, “may God grant him strength, wisdom, and good health to continue leading the country toward political stability and economic prosperity.”
(NAN)
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