Tinubu Felicitates Ex-Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba At 70

.Describes him as a distinguished patriot and statesman

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN) aa he clocked 70 on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Ndoma-Egba represented Cross River Central Senatorial District in the Senate for three consecutive terms from 2003 to 2015.

The President, in a release issued on Sunday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Ndoma-Egba as a patriot and statesman who distinguished himself in the legal profession and the National Assembly.

Tinubu extolled the virtues of the Senate Leader of the 7th National Assembly for his outstanding interventions during critical moments, such as when the country was in the throes of a leadership crisis and the Senate rose to the occasion.

The President stated: “I rejoice with family, friends and associates of one of the finest legal luminaries and statesmen in the country on this important milestone of turning 70.

“Senator Ndoma-Egba has served the country well in many capacities. He has been a stabilising force in public service and politics. It is on record that he remains the first and only lawyer to date to earn the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria while in the Senate.

“I congratulate Ndoma-Egba on his 70th birthday and wish him more years and good health as he continues to serve Nigeria and humanity.”