TINUBU HAILS BISI AKANDE AT 86
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TINUBU HAILS BISI AKANDE AT 86
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, paid glowing tributes to elder statesman and the first national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 86th birthday.
Tinubu described Akande as a seasoned administrator, “a truly progressive and committed Awoist who has made tremendous contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building and development.”
He conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu hails Elder Statesman & First APC National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande.’
The President said selfless service had been Baba Akande’s watchword since he entered politics.
Akande was Secretary to the Government of Old Oyo State and later Deputy Governor.
He then served as Governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003, Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and now Chairman of the Governing Board of Nigeria’s premier University of Ibadan.
Underscoring Akande’s considerable contributions to the APC, the President commended him for his pioneering efforts, pivotal to the party’s victory in the 2015 and subsequent elections.
“The President noted that Chief Akande has been a close ally and partner in establishing progressive good governance in the country.
“He particularly recalled their days in the pro-democracy group NADECO during the struggle to restore democracy in the land, praising Chief Akande for his leadership, direction, integrity and wisdom,” the statement read.
President Tinubu said Baba Akande’s 86th birthday today offered him a veritable opportunity to thank him again for his support and wise counsel in his political journey and rise to the presidency of Nigeria.
He wished the elder statesman more grace and strength as he made invaluable contributions to the country and impacted the younger generation.
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