The Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has celebrated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, describing him as a courageous reformer and fearless patriot.
In a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Saturday, Bamidele cited diverse landmark achievements that the president had recorded, despite the challenges he faced.
He pointed out how the president had been working with his economic team to redirect the economy to the path of progress.
“Tinubu has confidently addressed the roots of the country’s retrogressive system and laid the foundation for an economy that is globally competitive.
“I truly celebrate the 16th President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, as he graciously turns 73 today. He is on the path of charting a progressive path for our country.
“The President is, no doubt, a courageous reformer, fearless patriot and an incurable optimist, who never bothers about reelection, but about the next generation,” he said.
The lawmaker said that under Tinubu’s leadership, the country’s GDP had recorded significant growth, with inflation now on a downward trajectory.
According to him, statutory transfers to state and local government councils have significantly increased, availing them more resources to fund projects and programmes at the sub-national level.
He said that the increase had prevented the country’s descent into a fiscal crisis, possibly another economic meltdown.
“Tinubu’s courage to undertake strategic infrastructure projects is historic and legendary.
“This is evident in the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, among others.
“These projects are indeed economic routes that connect several states together,” Bamidele said.
He further commended the president for promoting such programmes as Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Health Sector Renewal Initiative and Renewed Hope Homes, purely in the interest of Nigerians across all strata.
“As we celebrate the president on his 73rd anniversary, I pray that God will grant him more courage and grace to successfully lead Nigeria to her glorious destiny,” he said.
