State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, January 16, paid a moving tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, an elder statesman, seasoned administrator, and the first national chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as he celebrates 86th birthday.
The president described Chief Akande as a truly progressive and committed Awoist who has made tremendous contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building and development.
The president noted that Chief Akande has been a close ally and partner in establishing progressive good governance in the country.
He particularly recalled their days in the pro-democracy group NADECO during the struggle to restore democracy in the land, praising Chief Akande for his leadership, direction, integrity and wisdom.
President Tinubu said Baba Akande’s 86th birthday offered him a veritable opportunity to thank him again for his support and wise counsel in his political journey and rise to the presidency of Nigeria.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser, Information & Strategy, revealed this in a statement shared on X on Thursday.
According to the statement, Akande was Secretary to the Government of Old Oyo State and later Deputy Governor. He then served as Governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003, Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and now Chairman of the Governing Board of Nigeria’s premier University of Ibadan.
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In a related development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that President Tinubu sent personally signed birthday wishes to former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82 birthday.
The president, in his message to Buhari, vowed to continue the infrastructure legacies of his predecessor.
Tinubu then commended the doggedness of Buhari and his contribution to the development of Nigeria.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
