General News of Saturday, 29 March 2025

Source: www.legit.ng

Tinubu makes promise to Nigerians ahead of his 73rd birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of Nigeria.

President Tinubu said the safety and welfare of Nigerians s remain uppermost on his mind and prayer list.

Tinubu stated this during an interview with newsmen after the special Juma'ah prayer session at the National Mosque on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, made its known in a statement he issued on Friday, March 28, 2025.

The Presidential aide said the special prayers were for Nigeria and commemoration of President Tinubu’s 73rd birthday.

Legit.ng reports that President Tinubu will turn 73rd on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. The President thanked God for the grace of seeing his 73rd birthday.

"I feel good. I feel happy. I thank the Almighty Allah, who has protected us and continues to answer our prayers.

"We also thank Allah for accepting our worship; that is key and very important to us.

"We have prayed for our country. We prayed for the stability and peace of the nation. We prayed that Almighty Allah will safeguard our people and all citizens”

President Tinubu said his watchword remains "hard work and hard prayers."

"The word for all of us is hard work. You work harder, and you pray harder. That's the inspiration I got from today's sermon.

"We thank God almighty that at this stage, we are still in it and working,"

The Jumat was attended by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, ministers, Service Chiefs, and some members of the President's family.

Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu will hold a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja in celebrating of his 73rd birthday and seek divine guidance for Nigeria.

Tinubu invites Nigerians to join in spirit, emphasizing the power of collective prayer for progress and harmony.

As his administration nears its second anniversary, Tinubu reaffirms his focus on economic reforms, national security, and democratic progress.