President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his longtime friend, Senator Chris Adighije, on his 80th birthday today.

Mr Adighije is a respected politician, scholar, and administrator, the President said in a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

He said, “Pa Adighije has a long, meritorious record of service. He represented Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007 and served as Federal Commissioner for Abia State at the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from 2010 to 2015. In July 2020, he was appointed pro-chancellor and chairman of the council at the Federal University of Lokoja.”

Mr Tinubu commended Adighije’s dedication to nation-building, promoting dialogue and peaceful coexistence.

The President also extolled Adighije’s diligence and resourcefulness, stating that these fine qualities were evident in his varied positions over the decades.

The President wished the elder statesman many more years of good health and happiness on this momentous occasion.

Also, Mr Tinubu congratulated Ndidi Nwuneli on her 50th birthday on March 22.

The President lauded her as an exceptional daughter of Nigeria with remarkable global influence, according to a statement by Mr Onanuga on Saturday.

Mr Tinubu said that Ms Nwuneli’s contributions to transformational leadership were inspiring, and that her milestone birthday was a celebration of her numerous achievements and the positive impact she made on local and international communities.

The President commended her decades-long dedication to advancing agriculture, nutrition, social innovation, and women’s empowerment across Africa.

“Ndidi Nwuneli epitomises the pinnacle of Nigerian excellence – purpose-driven, visionary, and committed to enhancing lives on a grand scale. Her work in food systems development and her mentorship of young entrepreneurs embody her unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to lead in sustainable growth,” Mr Tinubu stated.

The President highlighted Ms Nwuneli’s influence through her ventures and platforms, such as Fate Foundation, Sahel Consulting, LEAP Africa, and Nourishing Africa, which she had utilised to shape a generation of innovators and change-makers across the continent.

He stated, “As she commemorates this golden milestone, the President wishes for her continued strength, global impact, and fulfilment in her journey of nation-building and international leadership.” 

(NAN)