Obasa celebrates Tinubu at 74

By Sunday Ani

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, commending him for fulfilling his Renewed Hope promises to Nigerians.

In a statement by Adeshina Oyetayo, his Special Adviser on Research, Media and Documentation, Obasa described the President as a purposeful and pragmatic leader whose commitment to enthroning a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria should be appreciated by all.

“Mr. President, today should be a national day of celebration honouring your selfless and visionary leadership.

“I commend your courage and conviction to initiate and implement necessary economic reforms that have pulled Nigeria out of the doldrums, stabilized the nation and set it on the path of prosperity.”

He noted that those reforms, though painful, are now being hailed as ingenious and effective worldwide, citing a January 2026 article in the influential The Economist magazine, titled, “Nigeria’s economy may be back from the brink.”

The article acknowledged that President Tinubu’s reforms are beginning to yield bountiful returns, as evidenced in the easing of headline inflation for the 11th consecutive month, unification of the foreign exchange market, and foreign reserves rising to $46 billion.

Notably, the article also referenced the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s upgraded 4.4 per cent GDP growth forecast for 2026 despite global headwinds, while stating that Nigeria’s golden years would return under President Tinubu.

Obasa said the submission by the international journal signifies that Nigeria is in safe hands under President Tinubu. He, therefore, urged Nigerians to rally round him and support his re-election bid, promising that the gains of the Renewed Hope agenda would reach every household.

“Our prayer is that the Almighty will grant our dear President long life in robust health, strength and wisdom to help him achieve the Nigeria of our collective dreams,” Obasa concluded.