Tinubu Celebrates Modi's 25 Years of Leadership in India

On October 7, 2026, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reaching a significant milestone of 25 years in public office. Tinubu described this achievement as rare within a democratic system and indicative of the Indian people's enduring confidence in Modi's leadership.

Modi began his public service career in 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat and has served as Prime Minister of India since 2014. Tinubu noted that Modi's leadership has spanned over 12 years in Gujarat and more than 12 years as Prime Minister.

He praised Modi for advancing development initiatives, particularly in infrastructure, digital public goods, financial inclusion, and innovation. Tinubu emphasized that Modi's transformation of Gujarat and India's emergence as a major global economy have made his leadership significant beyond India, inspiring nations across the Global South.