The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, on his 68th birthday as a means of celebrating their enduring partnership and friendship.
Tinubu in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, praised Alake as a trusted ally, buddy, and brother, acknowledging his constsnt support throughout his political journey, from senator to president.
Their friendship strench over three decades, with Alake providing candid counsel and guidance during challenging times.
The President further as ascribe Alake’s success to his honesty, passion, tact, determination, and exceptional public relations skills, expressing confidence that he will continue to uphold excellence in service to the nation.
President Tinubu joined family, friends, and well-wishers in offering prayers for Alake’s success and well-being.
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday.
“President Tinubu celebrates his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner 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.
“The President thanks Alake for his candid counseling and unwavering support, which have provided invaluable guidance during challenging times in public office.
“He notes 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 is confident that the Minister will continue to uphold his high standards of excellence in service to the nation.
“He joins family, friends, and well-wishers in offering prayers for Alake’s continued success and well-being”, the statement said.
