Nigerian President Bola Tinubu released a statement on Saturday celebrating the 81st birthday of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as “a man of absolute integrity” and “an icon of truth, justice and patriotism.”
The statement was issued by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, on behalf of President Tinubu offered warm birthday wishes to his “good friend”.
“President Buhari is from the rarest phylum of virtuous servant-leaders, it read.
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.”
Born on December 17th, former President Muhammadu Buhari ruled Nigeria between 2015 to 2023.
His 81 Birthday comes seven months after leaving office as the President of the African giants.
Tinubu hailed President Buhari’s dedication to eliminating corruption, improving security, diversifying the economy, and building critical infrastructure over his two terms from.