The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, says his victory at the February 25 presidential election is the greatest gift he could receive as he celebrates his 71st birthday.
Tinubu who clocked 71 years today said the mandate is a chance to lead and fulfil destiny.
In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Tinubu assured Nigerians of his commitment to rebuilding the country and renewing the “hope of the Nigerian people”.
“With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year. I have already been given the greatest gift,” he said.
“A chance to lead and fulfill destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about the Nigeria of your dreams.
“I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made important promises.
“Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support. They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for me or not.”
See the full statement below:
My 71st Birthday Message to Nigerians
Dear Nigerians,
I thank all of you who have expressed your goodwill towards me on the occasion of my 71st birthday. I received your kind words with great pleasure and was profoundly touched by the depth of your care and support. Above all, I thank God Almighty for the life He has given me, for all the opportunities and doors He has opened to me along the way.
This year in particular, I see this day as one of deep reflection. The spiritual meaning and significance of the holy month of Ramadan matter to me much more than the celebration of any individual milestone.
Yet, this is my first birthday as the President-elect. A few weeks back, Nigerians gave me the honour of a lifetime. In exactly two months, on the 29th of May my term in office will begin. It is a rare privilege indeed, and one that I do not take lightly and shall not squander.
With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year. I have already been given the greatest gift. A chance to lead and fulfil destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about the Nigeria of your dreams.
I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support. They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for me or not. I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail.
Henceforth, may growth, hope, peace and compassion stand proudly and ring loudly throughout the land. May we find the right way and the good courage to turn our beloved country into a strong, just and prosperous home for all. May Almighty God bless all Nigerians.
SIGNED
President-elect,
Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu
March 29, 2023.
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Happy birthday to Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu. I believe he is the only person that has contested for the exalted office of the President of Nigeria that is well prepared and travelled far and wide to win the troubled hearts of the masses. I could remember vividly that Obasanjo was
the “DG” Campaign Committee for Late Yaradua. At MKO Stadium
Abeokuta, on the Campaign podium, President Obasanjo in an attempt to disabuse the mind of the crowd that Yaradua was alive and competent for the job, he rang Yaradua and asked ” Yaradua are you dead? ” etc. He was asking ailing Yaradua on sick bed if he was still alive.
It is noteworthy that Obasanjo himself became President as a compensation to the South West because of elimination of Late M.K.O Abiola by the Cabals. He never prepared for the office! The successor of Late Yaradua, Ebele Jonathan was also a President by circumstances.
Asiwaju is the only one that has really nurtured this ambition and fully prepared. He is similar to MKO Abiola in terms of preparedness.
I hope our HOPE will not be dashed this time. I hope he will not fail us.
We need day to day reviews of his activities and be ready to criticise his government constructively.
Happy birthday Jagaban, keep to your promises sir.
You will not fail, God bless Nigeria.
On point.
Hopefully, our hope will not be dashed again