Tinubu Felicitates Long-time Aide, Tunde Rahman, At 60

• Lauds his loyalty and commitment to duty over the years

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, Mr Tunde Rahman, on his 60th birthday.

Tinubu lauded him for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years.

The president, in a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, used the occasion of his aide’s 60th birthday to shower encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching dedication to duty as his former Adviser on Media and now senior aide in the presidency.

Tinubu stated that Rahman displayed strong leadership and an extraordinary work ethic throughout his service as adviser on media, especially during the period leading up to the last presidential election, when he played an active and prominent role as a political liaison and media strategist.

The president described Rahman as a conscientious journalist and newspaper editor who applied himself to professionalism and used journalism to promote public good and social justice.

The president said, in the statement, “I especially celebrate Tunde Rahman for his outstanding qualities on the celebration of his 60th birthday. He is a dedicated, humble and extraordinarily loyal personal aide who serves with utmost dedication.

“I appreciate his contributions to our progressive ideals and promotion of good governance in our country. Tunde is a steadfast and reliable personal aide whose advice and suggestions are sincere and free of any hidden agenda.

“On this diamond birthday celebration, my prayer for Tunde is that God should grant him good health, greater wisdom for greater service to our country and humanity.”