All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday felicitate a former National Chairman of the ruling party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who turned 70 yesterday.
Tinubu, who is seeking the APC presidential ticket, congratulated Oshiomhole for his immense contributions to democracy, good governance and development of an egalitarian society through his legendary advocacy of workers’ rights.
In a statement issued yesterday through his Media Office in Lagos, Tinubu commended the contributions of the one-time Edo State governor.
The statement reads: “Warm congratulations to a former Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on his 70th birthday.
“On this occasion, we pay a special tribute to Oshiomhole for his unwavering commitment to democracy, good governance and development of a free and open society.
“A valiant fighter for the masses and strong grassroots mobiliser, Oshiomhole has always worked in the interest of an average person.
“As a groundbreaking Labour activist and charismatic president of Nigeria Labour Congress, he battled unflinchingly for better work conditions and improved standard of living for workers in the country.”
Recalling Oshiomhole’s landmark in Edo State, the APC stalwart said the former governor launched many strategic infrastructural projects that had continued to make a difference in the lives of the people of the state.
“We must thank him for his efforts as a former APC national chairman. He did his best to espouse party discipline and advance the cause of progressive good governance,” he said.
Noting that at 70, Oshiomhole has much to offer Edo and Nigeria, Tinubu prayed God to grant “this intelligent and energetic man many more years and increased wisdom so that he could continue to contribute meaningfully to the development of Nigeria for years to come”.