President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to his long-time political ally and friend, Chief Henry Ajomale, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
In a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Chief Ajomale’s lifetime of service, selfless leadership, and immense contributions to the state and nation.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Henry Ajomale, the former chairman of the Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, on his 80th birthday.
“President Tinubu rejoices with the lawyer, businessman and political ally, who also served as Commissioner for Special Duties in Lagos State during the President’s tenure as governor.
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“The President acknowledges Chief Ajomale’s lifetime of service, selfless leadership and immense contributions to the state and the nation.
“He believes that Chief Ajomale’s remarkable leadership qualities have been evident since his early days as a student union leader and have shone through his work in the courtroom, boardroom, political arena, and active membership of Lagos State’s well-respected Governance Advisory Council (GAC).
“As family, friends, political associates and well-wishers celebrate Baba Ajomale, President Tinubu prays for the continued well-being of the octogenarian and all members of his household”, the statement said.
In a related development, President Tinubu also congratulated former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, on his 70th birthday, rejoicing with him for attaining the biblical milestone of three scores and ten.
In a separate statement issued yesterday by Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed gratitude to God for preserving the life of Dr. Mimiko, fondly called “Iroko,” and acknowledged his contributions to the state and nation.
President Tinubu commended Dr. Mimiko’s achievements as commissioner for health, minister of housing, secretary to the Ondo State Government, and governor from 2009 to 2017.
He recognized Mimiko as a trailblazer, being the first governor produced by the Labour Party.
“President Bola Tinubu felicitates with former governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on his 70th birthday and rejoices with him for attaining the biblical milestone of three scores and ten.
“The President, in unison with family, friends, and associates, expresses gratitude to God for preserving the life of the esteemed medical doctor, who is fondly called Iroko.
“He recalls Mimiko’s activism as a student union leader and his struggle with like minds to retrieve his mandate from usurpers in 2009, which inspired similar struggles.
“According to President Tinubu, Dr Mimiko’s contributions to his state and the nation as a commissioner for health at two different times, as minister of housing, secretary to the Ondo State Government, and governor from 2009 to 2017, are deeply appreciated.
“The President commends Mimiko’s achievements as a political leader and trailblazer. He was the first governor produced by the Labour Party.
“Tinubu says Mimiko’s sacrifices and leadership style have earned him recognition as a grassroots, people-oriented leader.
“The President prays that almighty God will continue to grant the former governor wisdom and good health.
“He hopes Dr. Mimiko will actively participate in Nigeria’s development and contribute to its prosperous future”, the statement said.