Tinubu Hails El-Rufai’s Meritorious Service To Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday hailed Mallam Nasir Ahmad’s meritorious service to Nigeria on his 65th birthday.

Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga described the former Kaduna State Governor as an administrator, scholar, and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The President noted that El-Rufai is highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.

Onanuga writes: “He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.

“President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.

“The President acknowledges Mallam El-Rufai’s role in the dialogues leading up to the formation of the APC and his contributions to the success of the party in the three consecutive elections of 2015, 2019, and 2023.”