ABUJA- The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu has congratulated the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on his 71st birthday anniversary.
Kalu, in a congratulatory message on Tuesday in Abuja, described Tinubu as a selfless, genuine and positive-minded statesman with passion for growth, progress and development of Nigeria.
The former governor of Abia further described the President-elect as a firm advocate of democracy, whose antecedents in the struggle for democratic process in Nigeria and beyond were highly commendable and worthy of emulation.
He applauded Tinubu’s strides in the enthronement and sustenance of democracy and good governance at all levels.
According to Kalu, on behalf of my family and the people of Abia North Senatorial district, I felicitate with the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as he clocks 71.
“As a well respected public servant, Tinubu has consistently earned the goodwill of the people, regardless of party affiliation in view of his accomplishments in various leadership positions.
“Tinubu’s victory in the just concluded presidential election is indeed another testament to his popularity among Nigerians.
“As the president-elect is preparing to assume office on May 29, I enjoin Nigerians at home and abroad to sustain their support for him in a bid to build a united and indivisible country.
“I wish Tinubu a happy birthday,” Kalu said.
He prayed to God to strengthen the president-elect in the service of mankind. (NAN)