Tinubu Pledges Nigeria Will Overcome Disaster As Center East Conflict Bites, Launches Army Help Fund At 74

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on sunday, assured Nigerians that the nation will overcome new difficulties the it was dealing with on account of the raging conflict in Center East. He acknowledged that Nigeria was going by means of “a really troublesome interval” as a result of developments it had not management over.

Talking at a particular prayer held on the Nationwide Mosque, Abuja, to mark his 74th birthday, Tinubu mentioned the nation’s predicament was on account of the conflict within the Center East. He prayed the Almighty Allah to deliver peace and stability to the world. 

Appreciating the deluge of messages from Nigerians on his birthday, in the course of the prayer session attended by high authorities officers and associates, Tinubu assured that the nation will overcome its present {economic} issues.

The president described his birthday as certainly one of reflection and gratitude to God.

Amongst a number of challenges, Tinubu cited electrical energy shortages, rising transport prices, and inflation, linking a few of the pressures to the battle within the Center East. He expressed hope that peace would return to the area.

Tinubu acknowledged, “It’s a solemn day, it’s a day to present due to Almighty Allah for sparing our lives and making issues simple for me, household and all of the group members.

“Nonetheless, we’re going by means of a really troublesome interval, which isn’t our personal making, on account of the conflict in Center East. We pray to Almighty Allah to deliver peace and stability to the remainder of the world. 

“It’s time to mirror, to present due to God Almighty, in addition to rededicate ourselves to the progress, improvement and prosperity of this nation.” 

Tinubu pressured, “We’re challenged. There’s that of electrical energy, there’s an issue of transportation hike, there’s an issue of anticipated inflation on account of the conflict that we’ve no management of. 

“However we’ll overcome it. We’re a resilient nation that may be very, very dedicated and resilient to the way in which of Almighty God. We are going to overcome all motion.”

The president thanked Nigerians for the flood of birthday messages.

He acknowledged, “Greatest needs have been coming from throughout the nation, from people. What do you say to them and the prayers given to you? 

“I admire all of them, and I thank them. It was a deluge of greatest needs and I admire all Nigerians.”

Relatedly, in a birthday gesture, Tinubu introduced the institution of a devoted help fund for members of Nigerian armed forces, these wounded within the line of responsibility, and households of fallen heroes.

He introduced the initiative on his 74th birthday, saying it’s to honour the braveness, sacrifice, and repair of the army personnel.

The president directed the Accountant-Common of the Federation to determine a particular account for the fund, which will present focused help to injured service members, in addition to widows, widowers, and kids of those that misplaced their lives in service to the nation.

In an announcement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president, as a private dedication, pledged to contribute all his salaries since assuming workplace as seed funding for the army help initiative, reinforcing his resolve to make sure that those that bear the price of Nigeria’s peace and safety are usually not forgotten.

He referred to as on governors, members of the Nationwide Meeting, the personal sector, associates, and well-wishers to help the initiative, stating that particulars of the fund would be made out there in the end.

Tinubu emphasised that the initiative was rooted in a solemn nationwide obligation to care for individuals who stood in hurt’s method and the households who carried the burden of their sacrifice, no matter insurance coverage programmes out there to members of the armed forces.

The president additionally acknowledged that supporting members of the armed forces and their households was not an act of charity, however an obligation that each one should fulfil.

He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening the welfare of army personnel and making certain that their service to the nation was matched with dignity, care, and sustained help.

Sultan of Sokoto, represented by Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside different outstanding conventional rulers and Islamic students, led particular prayers for Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday on the Nationwide Mosque in Abuja.

The president arrived on the mosque a couple of minutes after 3pm, participated within the particular prayers and later noticed the Asr prayer with Muslim devoted earlier than departing the venue.

The prayer session, which drew governors, ministers, politicians, and worshippers from throughout the nation, targeted on in search of Allah’s steerage, knowledge, good well being, and power for the president as he steered the nation’s affairs.

The Etsu Nupe described the gathering as a solemn non secular train slightly than a celebration, emphasising the necessity for steady prayers for nationwide peace, unity, and improvement.

He additionally appealed for presidency’s help in direction of the upkeep and welfare wants of the Nationwide Mosque.

Equally, Emir of Keffi, Chindo Yamusa, recommended the president’s efforts to handle {economic} challenges and help states, stating that interventions in wage funds and infrastructure improvement are already yielding advantages, notably in Nasarawa State.

Islamic students from numerous sects throughout Nigeria provided prayers for Tinubu’s wellbeing and for the nation’s stability. 

The session featured the recitation of the whole Holy Qur’an 111 instances by over 300 students, alongside particular supplications for Nigeria’s progress.

Conveying the Tinubu’s appreciation, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, thanked the spiritual leaders, authorities officers, and attendees for his or her prayers and help.

Jibrin mentioned the president remained dedicated to nationwide unity and improvement, stressing the significance of continued prayers for the success of his administration.

The occasion concluded with Professor Imam Ibrahim Maqari providing a prayer for lasting peace, prosperity, and stability in Nigeria.

A prayer session, organised by Arewa Suppose Tank, was additionally held in Kaduna in honour of Tinubu.

In attendance have been former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Muktar Ramallan Yero, and Senator Tijjani Kaura Tafida, who represented Senator Abdulaziz Yari.

Others who attended included His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Haruna, Emir of Wase; representatives of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State; Governor Nasiru Karan Gwandu of Kebbi State; and Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-Common of the Michael Imoudu Nationwide Institute for Labour Research (MINILS).

Shettima: Tinubu’s Birthday Epitomises His Milestone of Imaginative and prescient, Braveness, Achievements

Vice President Kashim Shettima, in his congratulatory message to Tinubu, titled, “A Chief’s Milestone: Celebrating Imaginative and prescient, Braveness and Achievement,” mentioned Tinubu was a frontrunner whose Renewed Hope Agenda had continued to reposition the nation on the trail of sustainable prosperity.

Shettima acknowledged, “As you flip 74 on Monday, I be part of hundreds of thousands of Nigerians in celebrating a frontrunner whose Renewed Hope Agenda continues to reposition our nation on the trail of sustainable prosperity.

“This previous 12 months has witnessed outstanding {economic} milestones below your purposeful management. Our nation’s GDP progress has accelerated past projections, inflation developments present sustained decline, and overseas direct funding has surged to ranges unseen in years.

“Your resolute concentrate on infrastructure improvement is creating the arteries of commerce that may energy Nigeria’s prosperity for generations to return.”

The vice chairman added, “Past coverage and economics, what distinguishes your management is an unusual fortitude: the willingness to make troublesome selections right now for a greater tomorrow. Historical past will document that you simply selected the trail of reform aver the consolation of populism,

“Mr. President, working alongside you has been a masterclass in decisive governance and principled management. Your capability to stability empathy with firmness, imaginative and prescient with pragmatism, continues to encourage these of us privileged to serve with you.

“As you mark this big day, my prayer is that Almighty Allah grant you strong well being, renewed vigour, and continued knowledge to finish the very important work of nationwide transformation you might have begun.”

Fagbemi: Tinubu, an Unusual Reformer

Legal professional-Common of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, described Tinubu as an unusual reformer Nigeria was fortunate to have presently.

Fagbemi mentioned the reforms and insurance policies launched by the president had positioned the nation on the trail of {economic} restoration and a larger future.

He acknowledged, “Monday marks a particular second in your life, and we take part celebrating your achievements and dedication to Nigeria.

“As a frontrunner, you might have proven an unusual and unwavering dedication to the nation’s progress and improvement. Your efforts to drive progress and reforms throughout all strata of the nation, particularly justice sector, are actually commendable.

“Your journey from grassroots politics to the very best workplace is an inspiration to many Nigerians. You’ve proved that with exhausting work and willpower, something is feasible.

“Your concentrate on infrastructure improvement, safety, and {economic} progress has laid a robust basis for Nigeria’s future. As you have fun this milestone, we acknowledge your contributions to the nation’s progress and improvement.”

Fagbemi mentioned, “Your management fashion, marked by knowledge and resilience, has earned you respect throughout the nation. Your ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ has rekindled the hope of the nation that there’s gentle on the finish of the tunnel. You’ve certainly remained devoted to the promise you made to Nigerians!

“On this big day, we want you good well being, happiness, and continued success in your endeavours. Might this birthday mark the start of one other 12 months of blessings, pleasure, and fulfilment.”

NGF Celebrates Tinubu at 74

Nigeria Governors Discussion board (NGF) prolonged greatest needs to Tinubu on the event of his 74th birthday, saying the president continues to encourage the nation by embodying a message of affection, peace, and compassion.

Chairman NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, acknowledged, within the message to the president, “This day affords a becoming second to have fun the extraordinary imaginative and prescient, resolve, and dedication with which you proceed to serve the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her individuals.

“Your Excellency’s management has been marked by a agency dedication to {economic} reform, safety, and the welfare of all Nigerians.

“The discussion board acknowledges with deep appreciation the constructive and collaborative spirit with which you proceed to have interaction State Governments on issues of shared nationwide significance. Your steadfast help for the rules of federalism and intergovernmental cooperation stays a permanent supply of power to us all.”

AbdulRazaq mentioned NGF remained firmly dedicated to supporting the president to guard and protect the welfare and safety of all Nigerians, together with the liberty and talent to freely select and venerate their leaders with out interference.

He acknowledged, “On this big day, we on the Discussion board have fun not simply an age however a legacy of dedication resilience and impression.

“As you mark this particular milestone, we want you good well being, renewed vigour, and the knowledge to guide our nice nation to larger heights.

“Might the years forward be crammed with enduring peace, prosperity, and the satisfaction of seeing Nigeria flourish below your watch.”

Yari: Tinubu Inherited Structural Issues, Urges Nigerians to Help Reform Agenda

Former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulhazeez Yari, urged Nigerians to rally help for Tinubu’s reform agenda, stating that the administration inherited deep-rooted structural challenges requiring daring and decisive motion.

Yari made the decision in an interview with journalists on sunday in Kaduna, shortly after the particular prayers organised by Arewa Suppose Tank to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday.

Represented by former overseas affairs minister, Senator Tijjani Kaura, Yari, a robust supporter of Tinubu, acknowledged that the president assumed workplace in 2023 at a time the nation was confronted with a number of socio-economic and structural deficiencies.

He described prayers for the president as essential to nationwide stability and progress.

Kaura acknowledged, “I got here to hitch different Nigerians to wish for our president, as a result of prayers for our president is prayers for our nation.

“So, as we pray for our president, we’re praying straight for the safety and stability of all of us in our nation and that’s why I’m right here.

I’m standing in for Senator Yari, a robust supporter of the president.”

He defined that the administration was compelled to take troublesome choices with a view to deal with the dimensions of the issues it met on floor.

He acknowledged, “When the president got here in 2023, he met the Nigerian room with pitches, with holes, rain operating down from the roof of the Nigerian nation.

“And as he assumed energy, he found that the holes are too many. So he had two choices – both to cowl all of the pitches and stop the rain from falling proper onto the roof.

“Or to take away your complete roofing to make an entire model new roofing for longer sustainability. And that was what he did and that’s the reason Nigerians have the largest problem.”

Earlier, Convener of Arewa Suppose Tank (ATT), Mohammed Yakubu, mentioned the prayer session was convened to honour the president’s management and acknowledge his resolve to confront lengthy standing nationwide challenges.

Bala Mohammed Prays for Power

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, prolonged his felicitations to Tinubu on the event of his 74th birthday anniversary, on sunday, and prayed for power for the president.

In a congratulatory message by his spokesperson, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, Mohammed described the president as a resilient and skilled chief, whose dedication to Nigeria’s unity and improvement had continued to encourage hope throughout the nation.

He acknowledged, “On behalf of my household, the federal government, and the nice individuals of Bauchi State, I lengthen my heat congratulations and heartfelt greatest needs to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on this auspicious event of his 74th birthday.”

Mohammed acknowledged that the milestone represented not simply the celebration of age, but additionally a lifetime dedicated to service, management, and dedication to nationwide progress.

He mentioned, “Your resilience, expertise, and dedication to the unity and improvement of Nigeria proceed to encourage hope throughout the nation.”

Mohammed prayed Almighty Allah to grant the president good well being, knowledge, and power to proceed steering the nation in direction of peace, stability, and prosperity.

Idris: Tinubu Has Put Nation on Progress Path

Minister of Data and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, praised Tinubu on the event of his 74th birthday, saying his dedication to creating robust choices for long-term stability has put the nation on a path of restoration and progress.

In an announcement, on sunday, Idris described the event as a second to have fun a frontrunner whose braveness and readability of function had continued to information Nigeria by means of a interval of necessary reform and nationwide renewal. 

He acknowledged, “On the Federal Ministry of Data and Nationwide Orientation, your emphasis on transparency, accountable communication, and nationwide unity continues to information our work. 

“The renewed concentrate on strategic communication, public engagement, and the battle towards misinformation displays your understanding that belief and correct data are important to governance.

“As you mark this big day, we acknowledge your service to the nation and your dedication to constructing a rustic that works for all Nigerians.”

Alake Hails President’s Democratic Legacy

Minister of Strong Minerals Improvement, Dele Alake, congratulated Tinubu on his 74th birthday, praising his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and ongoing reform agenda.

In an announcement marking the president’s birthday, Alake mirrored on Tinubu’s political trajectory, stating that his management has considerably influenced the course of Nigeria’s historical past over the previous 4 a long time.

He recalled Tinubu’s position within the wrestle for the actualisation of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it as a defining second within the nation’s democratic evolution. 

Alake additionally highlighted Tinubu’s tenure as Governor of Lagos State, which he mentioned laid the muse for transformative governance and institutional reforms.

The minister recommended the president’s position in galvanising the primary profitable merger of opposition events in Nigeria, a political improvement that reshaped the nation’s democratic panorama.

He mentioned Tinubu’s present administration was spearheading a “renaissance” marked by reforms he described as unprecedented within the nation’s historical past.

“When the story of Nigeria’s democratic evolution is informed, your title will stand etched as an indelible a part of it — your footprints firmly engraved on the sands of time,” the assertion learn.

Iyabo Hails Tinubu’s Infrastructure Strides

A governorship aspirant in Ogun State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, recommended Tinubu’s infrastructural stride within the nation.

The commendation got here in her birthday message to felicitate the president on his 74th birthday.

Iyabo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, praised Tinubu’s management and dedication to nationwide improvement.

She described Tinubu as a brave and visionary chief whose dedication to repositioning Nigeria’s economic system and infrastructure was starting to yield seen outcomes throughout the nation.

The aspirant notably recommended Tinubu’s administration for the continued development, rehabilitation, and growth of federal highway networks, stating that Ogun State has witnessed vital enchancment.

In response to her, the renewed consideration to essential highway infrastructure has enhanced connectivity, boosted {economic} actions, and eased the each day motion of individuals and items inside the state and past.

She acknowledged, “On this special day of your birthday, I have fun your resilience, foresight, and unwavering dedication to constructing a stronger and extra affluent Nigeria. 

“Your administration’s concentrate on infrastructure improvement, particularly the continued federal highway initiatives in Ogun State, is commendable and impactful.” 

ADC: Renewed Hope Now Hopelessness

African Democratic Congress (ADC) used the event of Tinubu’s birthday to mirror on the state of the nation, saying the administration’s Renewed Hope promise has became hardship for a lot of Nigerians.

In a put up marking the president’s 74th birthday, Nationwide Publicity Secretary of ADC, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, mentioned Nigerians have been now dealing with growing {economic} and safety challenges below the present management.

“As you mark one other 12 months, Nigerians mirror on a presidency whose impression is now unimaginable to disregard,” the occasion mentioned.

ADC pointed to the rise in gasoline costs, stating that it has made each day life tougher for odd residents.

“Underneath your watch, gasoline costs have risen by almost 500 per cent, turning primary transportation right into a each day calculation of survival,” the assertion learn.

On safety, the occasion mentioned the state of affairs had worsened, with extra lives misplaced and communities affected by violence.

“Underneath your management, Nigeria has climbed to fourth on the International Terrorism Index, whereas 1000’s of lives have been misplaced to violence, households shattered, and communities displaced,” ADC acknowledged.

The put up added that each hour, a Nigerian was killed by insurgents.

The occasion additionally criticised what it described as the federal government’s poor response to insecurity, saying the language used at instances blur accountability.

The assertion added, “Insecurity has not simply persevered, it has tailored and expanded, and at instances been met with language that refers to these accountable as ‘sons’ and ‘brothers,’ whilst victims bury their family members.”

In response to ADC, the {economic} state of affairs has continued to worsen, with the price of residing rising throughout the nation.

It acknowledged, “Underneath your management, the {economic} pressure on Nigerians has deepened… the ‘Renewed Hope’ that you simply promised has turned to hopelessness for hundreds of thousands of Nigerian households.

“And below your watch, the political house is narrowing, elevating actual issues a couple of regular drift towards a one-party state.”

Whereas acknowledging that birthdays have been moments of reflection, ADC urged the president to take governance extra severely within the coming 12 months.

“As you have fun your ultimate 12 months in workplace, Nigerians can solely hope for change, that you simply start to take governance extra severely and recognise the lack of lives as a failure of management,” it added.

Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Olawale Ajimotokan, Folalumi Alaran, John Shiklam, Segun Awofadeji  and James Sowole

Times Nigeria