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Former Ekiti Federal lawmaker who represented Oye and Ikole Constituency in the 7th Assembly, Hon Bimo Daramola Sunday in Abuja congratulated the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 68th birthday.
In a statement he personally signed and widely circulated on both traditional and social media, Daramola described Tinubu as one of the strong pillars of Nigeria’s democracy.
According to the statement Daramola joined the APC family and other well meaning Nigerians in celebrating Tinubu, who holds the chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Lagos and Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom in Niger State, for what he described as his selflessness in serving his country, and making life better for many.
The convener, OneunitedAfrica Project that is championing an end to xenophobic attacks among Africans in Africa and out of Africa through musical concerts, otherwise known as Congressman stated:
“Your Reputation of building people to fulfil their destinies is a purpose that you have found and take delight in giving all of yourself to.
History is replete with examples.
Our terrain is dotted by men and women whose rise today is intrinsically linked with meeting you. And their stories took a turn for the better.
These alone are permanent footprints in the sands of time. That No revisionist can change, they can only deny it.
There are many today whose journeys would have been different , maybe not glowingly as they are today without that Asiwaju quotient.”
Daramola who is also the CEO of The Bridge Concept added:
“Today if we celebrate you for being a political war horse, we will be correct, if we celebrate you for your political intuition , it will be justified , if we celebrate you for your political sagacity, we will be on point, but today the greatest basis for celebrating you is because your greatness is rooted in building people and taking them closer to their dreams and making them fulfilled souls.
It is on the basis of this that I most respectfully join your family, friends and numerous admirers to celebrate you for earning your place in the right places, in the lives of men.
Because life is nothing without purpose, to have known and related with you closely is a great privilege, having drank out of your fountain of resilience in the face of adversity, and staying on track when all else look bleak.
Your life among others bear eloquent testimony to and exemplifies pursuit of conviction, standing up for what one believes in and giving it the best shot.
I recall how you led us from opposition, two decades ago committing all, giving that well defined goal all, when we were down to one state and you navigated and walked us steadily under your shield, led us back to reckoning of having 6 states and then working with others to the centre.”
He continued; “Your days and years as that one Governor that survived holocaust in the western geopolitical zone, and went on to recalibrate Lagos sufficiently enough to occupy her place and not to depend on Abuja are stories awaiting to be told for generations to learn from, the sure foundation that you laid for the rebirth of Lagos State. It can only be an Asiwaju to be that daring.
Your imprints are deep and bold for generations to come.
Happy Birthday our own Jagaban Borgu, the only Jagaban of Africa.
I join millions to celebrate you Sir and wish you more years of making men and helping them to fulfil purpose and that way fulfilling yours. Happy birthday sir. Many happy returns” Daramola concluded.
