Tinubu at 74: Sanwo-Olu, South-West govs praise president’s legacy

2026-03-28 - 22:13

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a patriotic, visionary, and compassionate leader. Sanwo-Olu, who is also Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, said that 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 issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, ahead of the President’s 74th birthday on Sunday. 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. Sanwo-Olu added that Tinubu remained an accomplished democrat and statesman whose life had been largely devoted to public service and nation-building. He congratulated Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, on his 74th birthday, extending well-wishes on behalf of his wife, family, the Lagos State government and people, and APC members in Lagos. He further 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. Sanwo-Olu also said that the president was an enigmatic, tested, and trusted politician and a democrat who had dedicated the greater part of his adult life to service to humanity, Lagos State, and Nigeria. “His democratic credentials, track records and governance approach are a testament to his commitment to a better Nigeria,” Sanwo-Olu said. The governor also lauded President Tinubu for what he called his passion for national growth and development, saying the president had continued to deliver dividends of democracy through the Renewed Hope Agenda. “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. Sanwo-Olu further described President 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 added that Tinubu had shown patriotism, integrity and courage in steering the affairs of the country, particularly through bold policy decisions aimed at addressing 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,” Sanwo-Olu said. He said President 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. He prayed that as President Tinubu turns 74, “may God grant him strength, wisdom, and good health to continue leading the country toward political stability and economic prosperity.” (NAN)