‘Nigerians Gave Me The Greatest Gift’- President-Elect Tinubu Says In 71st Birthday Message

Nigeria President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said his victory as the President-Elect and soon to be sworn-in as the next president of Nigeria is the greatest birthday gift he has ever received.

VerseNews Nigeria reports that Tinubu in a birthday message signed by him said nigerians gave him honour of a lifetime by voting for him in the presidential election on February 25.

The former Lagos Governor in appreciation promised to fulfill all the promises he made during his campaign.

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This Online News Media reported that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in the earlier hours of Wednesday May 1 announced that Tinubu defeated the 17 other presidential candidates with a total of 8,794,726 votes to cling the winner of the election.

Read full text of Tinubu’s birthday message below

My 71st Birthday Message to Nigerians

Dear Nigerians,

“I thank all of you who have expressed your goodwill towards me on the occasion of my 71st birthday. I received your kind words with great pleasure and was profoundly touched by the depth of your care and support. Above all, I thank God Almighty for the life He has given me, for all the opportunities and doors He has opened to me along the way.

This year in particular, I see this day as one of deep reflection. The spiritual meaning and significance of the holy month of Ramadan matter to me much more than the celebration of any individual milestone.

Yet, this is my first birthday as the President-elect. A few weeks back, Nigerians gave me the honour of a lifetime. In exactly two months, on the 29th of May my term in office will begin. It is a rare privilege indeed, and one that I do not take lightly and shall not squander.

With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year. I have already been given the greatest gift. A chance to lead and fulfil destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about the Nigeria of your dreams.

I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support. They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for me or not. I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail.

Henceforth, may growth, hope, peace and compassion stand proudly and ring loudly throughout the land. May we find the right way and the good courage to turn our beloved country into a strong, just and prosperous home for all. May Almighty God bless all Nigerians.”

SIGNED

President-elect,
Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu
March 29, 2023.