Tinubu Celebrates Obasanjo's 89th Birthday with Praise

On March 5, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a statement celebrating the 89th birthday of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Tinubu, through his special adviser on media and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, recognized Obasanjo's substantial influence in Nigeria and across Africa.

He commended the elder statesman for his courage and sacrifices during his tenure as a military head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as the first civilian president of the Fourth Republic from 1999 to 2007. Tinubu's remarks underscore the respect and acknowledgment of Obasanjo's contributions to the nation and the continent, reflecting on his leadership legacy.