By Chimezie Godfrey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on the occasion of his 76th birthday.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ganduje as an astute politician and accomplished administrator with over five decades of public service.
President Tinubu recalled Ganduje’s early years in public administration, including his service in the Federal Capital Territory and his role as Commissioner for Works in Kano State during the military era.
He noted that Ganduje later served two terms as Deputy Governor of Kano State before being elected Governor for two consecutive terms.
The President also acknowledged Ganduje’s leadership role within the APC, where he served as National Chairman, contributing to the growth and stability of the ruling party.
Ganduje currently serves as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
“I will forever appreciate Ganduje’s friendship and close collaboration at different times and his services to the APC,” President Tinubu said.
“As he marks another year, I pray Almighty Allah to enrich him with good health to prolong his services to Nigeria and humanity,” the President added.