[p]The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for the outpouring of love and goodwill on the occasion of his 71st birthday. In a heartfelt message, he stated that he sees his birthday as a time for deep reflection, particularly in light of the holy month of Ramadan, which holds greater spiritual significance for him than the celebration of individual milestones. He acknowledged that his recent election as President-elect is a rare privilege that he does not take lightly and promised not to squander the mandate given to him by the Nigerian people.
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[p]Tinubu went on to emphasize that his campaign promises were not mere platitudes but a bond that binds him to the task of creating a better Nigeria for the benefit of every Nigerian, whether or not they voted for him. He stated that he has been preparing for this moment all his life and will not fail in his duty to rebuild the nation and renew the hope of the Nigerian people.
[/p][p]Despite receiving numerous messages of goodwill on his birthday, Tinubu stated that he sees his recent election as the greatest gift he could receive. He expressed his commitment to the important task of creating a strong, just, and prosperous Nigeria for all and prayed that growth, hope, peace, and compassion would ring loudly throughout the land.
[/p][p]Tinubu's media assistant, Tunde Rahman, had previously announced that the President-elect had left the country for a holiday in Paris, France, a week before his birthday. However, Tinubu made good on his promise to release a birthday message to Nigerians, reflecting on his life, the significance of Ramadan, and his upcoming term as President.
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