Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu celebrate Nasir El-Rufai at 65 years

President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have extended warm birthday wishes to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as he marks his 65th birthday.

Tinubu’in a statement issued on Sunday, February 16, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described El-Rufai as a distinguished scholar, administrator, and politician.

The president acknowledged El-Rufai’s contributions to democracy, his dedicated service to Nigeria, and his role in mentoring younger generations. He also recognized El-Rufai’s role in the formation of the APC and his contributions to the party’s victories in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 elections.

Wishing him good health and strength, Tinubu commended El-Rufai for his years of service as Kaduna State governor, as well as his past roles as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Coming on the heels of the President’s greetings is the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s congratulation messages to Nasir el-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.

Lagos State is the home state of the President.

Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described el-Rufai as a committed public servant who served his State, Kaduna, and Nigeria with dedication.

The governor said el-Rufai, a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, contributed immeasurably to governance and politics in Nigeria with honour in all the public offices he occupied.

He said, “On behalf of my family, the government, and good people of Lagos State, I congratulate former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, on his 65th birthday.

“Malam el-Rufai is a committed public officer. He turned around Abuja during his tenure as Minister of FCT. Kaduna State also witnessed phenomenal growth and development in many sectors during his eight years as governor.

“I pray to God to grant former Governor Nasir el-Rufai a long life, good health, and renewed energy for more service to humanity, his State, Kaduna, Nigeria and mankind in years to come.”