President Bola Tinubu congratulated his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 81st birthday.
Tinubu described Buhari as a friend and an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism in a statement released on Saturday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale.
Tinubu thanked Buhari for his service to the country as head of state and president, saying his leadership was exemplary.
The president also lauded his predecessor for accomplishing infrastructure feats and establishing “Nigeria’s first-ever national social investment and protection programme.”
“President Buhari is from the rarest phylum of virtuous servant-leaders. He has devoted his life to the service of the nation, even earning himself detention for his patriotism and service to our Fatherland,” the statement reads.
“The emergence of leaders like my good friend, Buhari, happens only by divine orchestration. He is a man of absolute and undiluted integrity. His yea is yea, and his nay is nay.”
Tinubu also expressed gratitude to the former president for his friendship and vote of confidence in the current administration.
Tinubu assured Buhari that his long-held dream of a prosperous, peaceful, and progressive Nigeria would not be dashed.
