President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday, celebrating their enduring partnership and friendship.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Alake as a trusted ally, buddy, and brother, acknowledging his unwavering support throughout his political journey, from senator to president.
Their collaboration spans over three decades, with Alake providing candid counsel and guidance during challenging times.
The President attributed 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 continued 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.
