President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his 73rd birthday on Friday with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, pledging renewed commitment to national service and harder work for the Nigerian people. Joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Sulaiman Barau, and other dignitaries, the President participated in Juma’at prayers as part of the celebration.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the prayers, Tinubu expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for divine protection and answered prayers. “I feel good, I feel happy, and we give thanks to Almighty Allah… that is key and very important to all of us,” he said.
The President noted that he offered personal prayers for peace, stability, and the safety of all Nigerian citizens. Reflecting on the moment, he added, “Well, the word for all of these is hard work — you work harder, you pray harder. That is the inspiration I got from all of this.”
Tinubu’s birthday message signals a continued focus on national development, unity, and prayerful leadership amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic and security challenges.
Others include , Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari,Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, leadership of the All Progressives Congress party amongst many other Prominent Nigerian Muslim leaders.
Abdulkadir Sholagberu, the Chief Imam of the Abuja Central Mosque, thanked President Tinubu for the several donations and assistance given to Nigerians during the Ramadan fasting period.