‘Nigeria is lucky to have you as president’ — Tinubu celebrates Buhari at 80

Bola Tinubu, standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the country is lucky to have Muhammadu Buhari as president.

In a congratulatory message to Buhari on his 80th birthday, Tinubu said Buhari is a patriot with “uncommon zeal who has dedicated almost his entire life to the service of Nigeria”.

Buhari will turn 80 on Saturday.

The former governor of Lagos said the president has had unblemished records starting from his days as a solider up till when he assumed office as president in 2015.

“I heartily congratulate my president and my leader, Muhammadu Buhari, on the momentous and remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday,” he said.

“An officer and a gentleman, President Buhari has been a selfless and steadfast leader, and a patriot with uncommon zeal who has dedicated almost his entire life to the service of Nigeria.

“Our country is lucky to have this great man and dedicated public servant at this time. President Buhari has led an extraordinary life of service to Nigeria at every duty post with unassailable integrity.

“History will be kind to him and record his contributions to the progress, unity and stability of Nigeria in volumes.

“As a people, we are truly blessed to have a president who sees no higher honour than the opportunity to serve his people, a responsibility he has always carried with utmost dedication.

“We are proud that at age 80, this noble man, an officer and a gentleman is still rendering his service, recording tremendous achievements, the country making remarkable progress under his leadership, and his steady hands gradually guiding the country to the Promised Land.”