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At 81, Tinubu Eulogizes Fmr President Buhari, Says He’s Paradigm Of Sacrifice, Devotion

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By Ayodele Oni

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President Bola Tinubu has described his immediate predecessor, Mohammadu Buhari as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday.

In a statement, Tinubu extols the peerless leadership credentials and feats of the former President, recalling his meritorious service to the nation at various times as Head of State and as President.

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Tinubu pointed out that former President Buhari’s unparalleled record of infrastructural provision, cut across all sectors of the economy.

These include several new international airports, multiple standard-gauge railway lines, new seaport development, dozens of new dams, power stations, oil and gas infrastructure, expressways and mega-bridges.

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“This is in addition to establishing Nigeria’s first ever national social investment and protection programme, amongst many other feats.”

President Tinubu recalls the former President’s “aggressive push to modernize Nigeria’s defence architecture, while working towards import substitution with the empowerment of millions of Nigerian farmers in his progressive initiative to enhance food security in the country.”

The President described Buhari as the finest paradigm of sacrifice, devotion, patriotism, and fidelity to the national cause.

“President Buhari is from the rarest phylum of virtuous servant-leaders. He has devoted his life to the service of the nation, even earning himself detention for his patriotism and service to our Fatherland.

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“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.”

President Tinubu appreciates former President Buhari for his friendship and vote of confidence shown through his stalwart support for the administration.

While wishing the elder statesman longevity and strength, President Tinubu assures the former President that the hope of a prosperous, peaceful, and progressive Nigeria, which he has always worked for, will not be dashed.

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