By Emmanuel Kwada
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday, praising his contributions to democracy and his meritorious service to the nation. El-Rufai, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has had a distinguished career in public service, serving as governor of Kaduna State for eight years and holding various other positions, including Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Tinubu commended El-Rufai’s resourcefulness and brilliance, acknowledging his role in the formation of the APC and his contributions to the party’s success in three consecutive elections. The President wished El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation, recognizing his mentorship of the younger generation and his commitment to democracy.
His contributions to the party’s success in three consecutive elections
This birthday tribute is a significant gesture of goodwill from Tinubu to El-Rufai, highlighting the importance of their relationship and the value of El-Rufai’s experience and expertise in Nigerian politics.
As El-Rufai celebrates this milestone birthday, he can look back on a lifetime of achievement and dedication to public service, and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the nation.
The statement in full:
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES NASIR EL-RUFAI ON 65TH BIRTHDAY
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mallam Nasir Ahmad @elrufai on his 65th birthday.
Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.
He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.
President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.
The President acknowledges Mallam El-Rufai’s role in the dialogues leading up to the formation of the APC and his contributions to the success of the party in the three consecutive elections of 2015, 2019, and 2023.
President Tinubu wishes El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
February 16, 2025
