By Halimah Olamide
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday.
This was contained in a celebratory message signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu described Alake as his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner.
The President further expressed his appreciation for his support throughout his political journey as Senator, Governor of Lagos State, Presidential candidate and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The President says he cherishes working closely and collaboratively with Alake in more than three decades.
He noted that Alake’s staying power in the various roles he has handled in his lifetime has been rooted in his honesty, passion, tact, determination and exceptional public relations.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in the Minister to continue to uphold his high standards of excellence in service to the nation.