An Ibadan chief, Oloye Adegboyega Adegoke has said that a former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu laid the foundation for the development of the state.
Adegoke, who is the Bada Balogun of Ibadan land, made this disclosure in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday.
Our correspondent gathered that Tinubu, who is the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), would be 70 years old today.
Adegoke while speaking, said that Tinubu excelled in all areas of human endeavor for many years.
He said that Tinubu has shown outstanding achievements in both the private and public sectors.
He also commended the national leader of the APC for his contributions to the nation’s development, both as a senator and governor.
He urged Tinubu to remain steadfast in love and loyalty to Nigeria.
Adegoke while speaking further, advised Tinubu to use his wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience to contribute more to the country’s development, especially through mentoring young leaders.
He said, ”For his many years of outstanding achievements in both the private and public sectors, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in places where he had been at the helm of affairs, especially in politics and oil sectors.
“Tinubu’s forthrightness, patriotism, and passion for working for the good of the country and humanity will continue to stand him out as a resourceful manager, exemplary leader, and patriot.
“I commended the national leader of the APC for his contributions to the nation’s development, both as a senator and governor.
” I urge Asiwaju Tinubu to remain steadfast in love and loyalty to Nigeria, and use his wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience to contribute more to the country’s development, especially through mentoring of young leaders”.