In light of the prevailing hardships faced by Nigerians due to government policy reforms, President Bola Tinubu has cancelled any form of celebration for his upcoming 72nd birthday on March 29, News About Nigeria reports.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has advised his associates and well-wishers to refrain from organising celebratory events.
Instead, he urged them to channel their donations to charity organisations.
The statement mentioned that President Tinubu will use the day for reflection and rededicating himself to the task of building a more stable, secure, prosperous, and united Nigeria.
It read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will turn 72 on Friday, March 29, 2024. The day will be another important milestone in his life as a leader and a statesman. During an auspicious occasion as this, it is customary for family members, friends, and associates to celebrate him in different ways.
“As the leader of our country, President Tinubu, in deference to these challenging times, will not host any birthday event and does not want any of his associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to organise any celebratory event on his behalf or in his name.”
Acknowledging the nation’s current mood and recent security challenges, including the killing of officers and men of the Army and Police in Delta State, President Tinubu stressed the need to abstain from any form of celebration.
He urged against placing birthday goodwill messages in newspapers, radio, or television stations.
President Tinubu expressed gratitude for the gallantry of the armed forces in recent operations but stressed the importance of focusing on efforts to build a more prosperous and united Nigeria.
“Although the President appreciates the gallantry of our armed forces in freeing our children kidnapped in Kuriga, Kaduna State and in Sokoto State, he will use the opportunity of his birthday to reflect and re-dedicate himself to the task of building a more stable, more secure, virile, prosperous, and united Nigeria.”
