Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu revealed on Wednesday that he cannot take his next presidency lightly because it is a dream he has spent his life perfecting.
According to the first birthday message sent to Nigerians with the title “My 71st Birthday Message to Nigerians”, Tinubu has sown a lot of hope when promising not to disappoint Nigerians at the most important time.
In deep thought, Tinubu reiterated that her swearing-in ceremony in the next two months will mark her preparation for the task ahead.
Expressing gratitude to God for saving his life, the former Lagos Governor said the month of Ramadan could not have come at a better time, adding that he values it more than personal achievements in celebration.
His words,
“Dear Nigerians, I thank all of you who have expressed your goodwill towards me on the occasion of my 71st birthday. I received your kind words with great pleasure and was profoundly touched by the depth of your care and support. Above all, I thank God Almighty for the life He has given me, for all the opportunities and doors He has opened to me along the way.
“This year, in particular, I see this day as one of deep reflection. The spiritual meaning and significance of the holy month of Ramadan matter to me much more than the celebration of any individual milestone. Yet, this is my first birthday as the President-elect. A few weeks back, Nigerians gave me the honour of a lifetime. In exactly two months, on the 29th of May my term in office will begin. It is a rare privilege indeed, and one that I do not take lightly and shall not squander.
“With such a privilege already granted to me, I will not go so far as to suggest I am due any birthday presents this year. I have already been given the greatest gift. A chance to lead and fulfil destiny. An opportunity to champion your aspirations and to bring about the Nigeria of your dreams.
“I will, instead, use this day as an opportunity to reiterate my commitment to the great and important task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the hope of the Nigerian people. I campaigned hard and made important promises. Those promises were not mere words; professed glibly or cynically to win support.
“They represent a bond that binds me to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether you voted for me or not. I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail. Henceforth, may growth, hope, peace, and compassion stand proudly and ring loudly throughout the land. May we find the right way and the good courage to turn our beloved country into a strong, just, and prosperous home for all. May Almighty God bless all Nigerians.”
The development is coming a week after his media officer, Tunde Rahman, announced that the president-elect had departed the country for a vacation in Paris, France’s capital.
Rahman noted that after a short rest in Europe, he may stay back to observe Ramadan fast before heading for Umrah in Saudi Arabia.
Until his media aide cleared the air, blogs and social media platforms have been awash with news that the former governor of Lagos State was rushed abroad for medical attention.
