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My Father, My President, Happy Birthday.
On my first day serving in the present government, I only knew H.E. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as my President. My Boss. The leader of our great nation, Nigeria.
I had not had the privilege of being around him, except on two brief occasions before that day, despite a very active campaign effort on his behalf.
I could not have known then that I would find in him my most profound mentor and nothing less than a father in the truest sense of the word.
The President has been nicknamed the Last Man Standing.
The last man standing does not merely describe a man who heroically campaigned across all nooks of our federation against institutional forces who conspired to deny our population its currency and fuel.
The last man standing does not also merely describe Daddy as the perpetual winner, triumphant over perpetual candidates, who has won every election he has ever participated in dating back to his school days.
For those who have the rare privilege of knowing him, he is the last man standing in your corner when all odds are stacked against you; rooting you on and guiding you to success.
Daddy taught me that the cost and value of rigorous mentorship is the price of a glorious future and that it is only paid back once it is paid forward to the next generation.
Daddy taught me that appropriate patience and strategic restraint will defeat hard power.
Daddy taught me that consistent persuasion born out of sincere conviction will break the coercive grip of those who beguile and bully others into submission.
There are too many invaluable morsels of wisdom and expertise gleaned in the presence of my father to share in this short recognition, but I am and will always be honoured to be associated with our nation's greatest reformer.
On this special day, I turn to my Father:
Daddy, I thank you for making the selfless and deliberate choice to use your life's candlelight to kindle the candle flames of those who will illuminate this dark world for generations to come.
May God Almighty strengthen you with divine wisdom, peace, health, and all that is required of you to deliver the country of our dreams.
Happy Birthday.
Ajuri
TRIBUTE TO MY PRESIDENT AT 73
BY FESTUS KEYAMO, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK)
I have decided to do something a bit unusual in wishing ‘happy birthday’ to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as he clocks 73 this Saturday, March 29, 2025.
For the incurable cynics and skeptics who are likely to be dismissive, it bears restating ab initio that this short tribute is not written only for consumption today, but also serves as a testament for generations unborn, especially after the mob mentality that some display today would have given way to some sober reflection.
From an insider perspective, I dare say it will take decades before Nigerians truly and fully understand and appreciate the value President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has brought into our democratic space in all ramifications and the audacity with which he has taken on some of our key systemic challenges as a nation, root and branch.
Doubtless, in post-colonial Nigeria, he has been a master at fostering progressive coalitions for the ultimate advancement of democracy. Firstly, he played a very pivotal role in the formation and sustenance of NADECO to oust the Military and restore democratic governance in Nigeria.
Little wonder that when democracy returned in 1999, there was a broad consensus in the progressive family in Lagos that he was the fit and proper person to be Governor of Lagos State.
As Lagos Governor, he easily became the rallying point for the pursuit and defence of the common purpose against the imperial excesses of the then ruling party. He initiated and spearheaded many legal and political battles against the then Federal Government in a bid to promote democratic ideals.
Secondly, he was at it again in 2015 when he inspired and rallied the biggest coalition of political parties in history to form the APC and oust the overly dominant PDP from power, thus re-balancing our democratic system.
Despite that, he still had to struggle hard to win the Presidential ticket of the same APC in 2022 and battled even harder to win the presidential polls in 2023 before becoming the President of this great country.
In all of these, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has laid a marker for us now and generations to come: do not be a passive participant in a struggle; do not be content with merely helping to remove a prevailing order without a strong commitment to be personally involved in ushering in real change. Otherwise, your struggle would be in vain, lost to the foibles of some charlatans in power.
It can now be seen that he has been motivated over the years by one clear vision: a Nigeria on a genuinely sustainable path of economic growth and development. From the courageous removal of petrol subsidies and the floating of the Naira to other bold reforms the government has embarked upon in different sectors, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has surely taken the bull by the horn. What previous governments shied away from for political expediency has become the defining characteristics of his government.
Now, we are clearly headed in the right direction as a country as developments in different sectors will be rapid in the few years to come because of the rise in our liquidity. Our macro-economic indicators are looking up, and these will eventually impact positively on jobs and ultimately ensure the revival and stability of the middle class.
Lest I get carried away, this is just a birthday tribute. There will be another day or the campaign season for us to answer the hard questions.
But for now, let us pay tribute to this enigmatic and bold reformer as he turns 73; this quintessential democrat; this master of political consensus; this consummate politician; this exemplary President, and this ‘Aare Ona Kankafo’ of all political and democratic struggles.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President.
- Keyamo is the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
People don't seem to know the damage people like Oby and Sowore do to young Nigerians...
There is a way to engage in power politics, power dynamics, and to effect desired change without being stupid, crass, and chaotic.
Indeed, those traits only come into play when the so-called activist doesn't know what to do and is just doing everything, hoping that something works..
An architect works with a pen, not a bulldozer, and it is a shame that we've gotten to a place where hooligans lead our movements for change..
Meanwhile, lecturers and CEOs nationwide should look no further as to why our youth are becoming more are more recalcitrant and stupid.
Happy birthday to my Dearest Egbon, Adewale Ayuba, the legendary Bonsue Fuji icon!
On this special day, May this day bring you joy, happiness, and fulfillment. May God bless you with good health, wealth, and prosperity.
Your contributions to the Fuji music industry are immeasurable, and your Bonsue Fuji style has inspired a generation of musicians.
On this birthday, I pray that Almighty God grants you wisdom, guidance, and protection. May you continue to be the voice and not the noise.
Ad Multos Annos.
First class honours bagged from the Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan.
Which of the favours of the Lord will I deny? Absolutely None.
Alhamdulilahi Robilalamin