President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state in the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as “an administrator, scholar, and politician known for his resourcefulness and brilliance.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu identified Mallam El-rufai’s position as a founding member of the All Progressives’ Congress and his outstanding role in the party’s electoral victory in three consecutive elections.
The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on February 16, 2025.
“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,” the statement read.
Tinubu also commended the former minister’s “endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.”
The President wished him “good health and strength for continuous service to the nation.”
