President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, for his efforts in unlocking Nigeria's maritime potential. Tinubu felicitated with Oyetola on his 72nd birthday, commending his initiatives that have improved efficiency in the maritime sector, attracted investment, and strengthened Nigeria's competitiveness globally. Oyetola's stewardship of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is contributing to the implementation of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu also congratulated Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on her 67th birthday. He described her as a dedicated public servant and development advocate, commending her commitment to implementing the United Nations SDGs. Orelope-Adefulire's efforts in creating the Presidential Council on SDGs and other advocacy groups have accelerated Nigeria's progress towards achieving the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda.
The President further congratulated Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the former Jigawa State governor and Minister of Defence, on his 64th birthday. Tinubu recalled Badaru's eight-year tenure as Governor of Jigawa State, noting his interventions in agriculture, infrastructure, and social development. He praised Badaru's service as Minister of Defence, saying he discharged his responsibilities with patriotism and commitment to the country.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Oyetola as a renowned technocrat, shrewd administrator, and committed patriot. Oyetola's experience spanning the private and public sectors has continued to benefit the country. Before joining public service, Oyetola had a career in the insurance industry and served as Chief of Staff to the governor of Osun State.
Tinubu praised Orelope-Adefulire for her contributions to Nigeria's drive for inclusive and sustainable development. He expressed confidence that she would continue to deploy her experience and commitment in support of his administration's development priorities and Nigeria's aspirations for sustainable growth. Orelope-Adefulire's passion and commitment will continue to bear in supporting the administration's development agenda.
The President described Badaru as an embodiment of humility, discipline, and enterprise, who successfully transitioned from the private sector into public service and politics. Tinubu praised Badaru for his loyalty and contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC), including his current assignment as Director-General of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign group.
The trio celebrated their birthdays on September 29, 2026. Tinubu prayed for their continued good health, wisdom, and many more years of service to Nigeria and humanity. The President's congratulatory messages were conveyed in separate statements by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Key points
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Adegboyega Oyetola, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on their birthdays.
- Tinubu commends Oyetola's efforts in unlocking Nigeria's maritime potential and Orelope-Adefulire's contributions to sustainable development.
- The President prays for the trio's continued good health and many more years of service to Nigeria.
