By Hillary Asemota
President Bola Tinubu, over the weekend, congratulated former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.
The well-wish is coming despite El-Rufai’s recent criticisms and throwing of barbs at the way the President is running the affairs of the country.
Tinubu, in a statement signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Spokesperson for the Presidency, said, the former governor is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.
“He 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.
“President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy, his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.
“The President acknowledges Mallam 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.” Onanuga, said.
