President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the occasion of his birthday.
In the same way, he has felicitated Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, who is also marking a new age.
According to Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), who issued separate statements on the two ministers on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo holds sterling credentials as an ICT and engineering professional and a public policy expert.
The presidential spokesman recalled that he successfully ran for public office twice to represent Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives and has remained one of the propitious examples of the youth in government.
President Tinubu commended Tunji-Ojo for the vigour and dedication he has brought to his office as minister of interior, noting the visible reforms in the ministry and in the institutions under the ministry.
The president wished the minister renewed strength and success in his service to the nation while urging him not to relent in his endeavours.
As for Mohammed Idris, the statement described him as a seasoned public servant, publisher, and politician who has brought finesse and immense experience to his role as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation.
It said Idris has been at the forefront of the media and public relations industry as the founder, chairman, and publisher of Blueprint Newspapers and as the chairman of Bifocal Group, a public relations consultancy, and Kings Broadcasting Limited, which operates the Abuja-based WE 106.5 FM.
The statement further cited his role as General Secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) prior to his appointment as Minister, highlighting his commitment and contributions to the media landscape in Nigeria.
It said President Tinubu also commended the minister for his diligence and noteworthy proclivity for balance.
He wished Idris many more years in good health as well as success in his service to the nation.
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