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Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sent goodwill messages to Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees, and Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), on their birthday.

Iwuanyanwu and Mustapha clocked 80 and 66, respectively, on Sunday.

In a statement by his media office on Sunday, Tinubu congratulated the duo, describing them as politicians who are committed to Nigeria’s growth.

“Over the decades, Chief Iwuanyanwu has demonstrated his love for Nigeria and unity of our country with wide network of friends across ethnic, religious and geopolitical divides,” Tinubu was quoted as saying.

“To reach the respectable age of 80 in good health is a special privilege which only God can make possible. I join family, friends and associates of Chief Iwuanyanwu in praising Almighty God for his unlimited grace on his life.

“I wish our elder statesman more years in good health and abiding grace of God.”

On the SGF, Tinubu described Mustapha as a friend, and commended the  latter for his efforts to ensure sustainable development in Nigeria.

“Boss Mustapha and I have come a long way as friends and close associates on the progressive front. We were both founding leaders of our defunct Action Congress and he was of those who did tremendous work that led to the merger of progressive forces across the country which produced the All Progressives Congress,” he said.

“Boss Mustapha is a democrat and patriot who is irrevocably committed to not only the growth and development of Nigeria but also the good of the country. He has impressive work ethics. His leadership qualities and capacity to work relentlessly for worthy causes is very high indeed.

“It is not surprising that he has performed the huge responsibility entrusted in him as SGF, and not long ago as Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, with excellence.

“Boss Mustapha remains an asset to this country and to our party, APC.

“As he turns 66, I wish him a most memorable birthday. I pray that Almighty Allah grant him many more years, good health and more wisdom to continue to render meaningful services to his fatherland.”