- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has on Sunday showered encomium on his son, Seyi Tinubu, in celebration of his 40th birthday.
Tinubu in a personal letter issued today expressed his delight in Seyi as he reflected on how he had watched him grow with determination and desire to succeed and make impact.
The President described Seyi’s new age as a special age which calls for more profound wisdom.
Tinubu advised his son to derive strength in his achievements and impacts as he held that he made his family and Nigeria proud.
The letter read; “My Dear Son,
“Today, as you turn forty, I thank Almighty God for your life and the man you have become. You have walked your path with focus, courage, and humility, and you have done so with a heart that seeks to build, serve, and uplift others.
“From an early age, you have shown determination and a desire to create and lead. I have watched you turn ideas into institutions and challenges into opportunities. In business and in service, you have shown that true success is not measured by wealth or power but by the impact we make and the lives we touch.
“Forty is a special age. It bridges youthful drive and the more profound wisdom that life brings. You have carried your name with honour and have remained faithful to the values of discipline, integrity, and hard work.
“Our entire family is proud of you. We are proud of the family you are building with Layal, your devotion as a husband and father, and your commitment to making a difference in your generation.
“As you celebrate this milestone, remember that your strength lies in what you achieve and how you inspire others to believe in themselves. May God bless you with wisdom, good health, and peace.
“Happy 40th Birthday, my son. You have made us proud, and I know you will continue to make Nigeria proud.
“Your Dad,
“Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
“President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”
Seyi Tinubu, addressed as ST among young people, is the first Nigerian president to be actively engaged with young people who are connected with his father’s government.
He is known to be popular among the younger generation. Earlier this year, he was recorded to have said in Yola, Adamawa state that his father is the best president in the history of Nigeria.
His remarks had drawn attention as many condemned him for rating his father high under an economic regime considered too harsh for the people. However, many also applauded him for promoting his father’s administration.
Seyi Tinubu is being touted as a possible governorship candidate in Lagos come 2027.