President Bola Tinubu, who turns 72 on Friday, March 29, has announced that he will not be hosting a birthday event. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed his desire for no celebratory events to be organized on his behalf.<\/p>\n
The statement highlighted Tinubu’s decision to forgo any birthday celebrations amidst the challenging times the nation is facing. It emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to working towards improving the lives of Nigerians and his acknowledgment of recent security challenges across the country, including the tragic loss of military and police personnel in Delta State.<\/p>\n
In lieu of birthday events, Tinubu urged friends and associates to refrain from placing goodwill advertorials in newspapers, on radio, or television stations. Instead, he encouraged them to donate to charity organizations in his name.<\/p>\n
While Tinubu acknowledged the bravery of the armed forces in recent operations, he emphasized the need to reflect and re-dedicate efforts to building a more stable, secure, prosperous, and united Nigeria.<\/p>\n
The statement concluded by reiterating Tinubu’s appreciation for the support and well-wishes of the Nigerian people during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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