- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has joined other well-wishers in celebrating his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman, on his 60th birthday.
Tinubu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, hailed Rahman for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years.
The President showered encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching dedication to duty as his former Adviser on Media and now as a senior aide in the Presidency.
“I especially celebrate Tunde Rahman for his outstanding qualities on the celebration of his 60th birthday. He is a dedicated, humble and extraordinarily loyal personal aide who serves with utmost dedication.” He said as quoted in the statement by Onanuga.
Tinubu further noted that Rahman displayed strong leadership and an extraordinary work ethic throughout his service as adviser on Media, especially during the period leading up to the last presidential election, when Rahman played an active and prominent role as a political liaison and media strategist.
He described Rahman as a conscientious journalist and newspaper editor who applied himself to professionalism and used journalism to promote public good and social justice.
“I appreciate his contributions to our progressive ideals and promotion of good governance in our country.
“Tunde is a steadfast and reliable personal aide whose advice and suggestions are sincere and free of any hidden agenda.
“On this diamond birthday celebration, my prayer for Tunde is that God should grant him good health, greater wisdom for greater service to our country and humanity.” Tinubu wrote.