JUST IN: Tinubu celebrates El-Rufai, says he’s behind APC success

President Bola Tinubu has lavished praise on former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai , for his meritorious service to the country.

Tinubu, in a congratulatory message on El-Rufai’s 65th birthday on Sunday, described the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as one of the politicians that contributed massively to the success of the ruling All Progressive Congress.

The statement signed by Bayo Onanuga -Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy), reads : “Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.

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.

President Tinubu wishes El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation.”