President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed felicitation to Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Culture on his 80th birthday anniversary.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the president through an official statement made available to journalists stated that the president took cognizance of Professor Gana’s sterling record in public service including his dint as a senator and minister.
“President Tinubu acknowledges Professor Gana’s decades of active service in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
“He served as a two-time Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation under different administrations, and as Director of Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery under the Ibrahim Babangida administration,” the statement noted.
“President Tinubu describes Professor Gana as a fine gentleman, a prolific communicator, a mass mobiliser, and a passionate patriot blessed with the gift of oratory.
The President recalls the former minister’s mass mobilisation and sensitisation efforts for unity, peace, and national development, and commends his contributions to advancing Nigeria’s values and ideals.”
“The President wishes Professor Gana a happy 80th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him many more years of good health and a sound mind.”