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Tinubu congratulates APC publicity secretary on 60th birthday

Mr Tinubu commended Mr Morka for articulating and effectively communicating the party’s vision, policies, and achievements.

• April 12, 2025
APC National publicity secretary, Felix Morka
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka [Credit: Cable]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on his 60th birthday.

“The President joins the leadership and members of the APC, as well as Morka’s family, friends, and associates, in celebrating the milestone birthday of a committed party stalwart and strategic thinker. President Tinubu acknowledges Mr Morka’s crucial contribution to advancing the APC’s communication and publicity efforts and profoundly values his unwavering dedication,” the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement.

Mr Tinubu commended Mr Morka for articulating and effectively communicating the party’s vision, policies, and achievements.

He noted that his intellectual acumen and steadfast commitment had significantly bolstered the APC’s public engagement.

Mr Morka is a renowned human rights lawyer, urban development specialist, and founder of the Social and Economic Rights Action Centre.

He is a former legal director of the Civil Liberties Organisation and now the chairman-designate of the Board of the Nigerian Television Authority.

The statement added, “As Mr Morka prepares to embark on his additional role as Board Chairman of NTA, President Tinubu expresses confidence in his ability to provide the leadership necessary to transform the national broadcaster and usher in a new era of high-quality content across all its channels. The President prays for God’s blessings upon Mr Morka and his family and wishes him many years of good health, wisdom, and exemplary service to the nation.’’

(NAN)

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