The previous Lagos state governor counseled Chief Akande for his useful contributions to Nigeria and dedication and dedication to progressive politics and good governance.
In a congratulatory message launched by his media workplace on Sunday, Tinubu stated the unblemished public service document of Chief Akande from the beginning of the Second Republic when he was a member of the Constituent Meeting that drafted the 1979 structure, Secretary to the Authorities of previous Oyo State and Deputy Governor of the state within the administration of late Chief Bola Ige, and later governor of Osun State.
Whereas thanking God on behalf of Chief Akande and his household for the grace to witness one other 12 months in good well being, Asiwaju Tinubu acknowledged that the previous Osun State governor served Nigeria and the individuals of Oyo and Osun States with integrity, and used public workplace to enhance their lives.
“I rejoice with Chief Bisi Akande on his 84th birthday celebration. Baba Awon Omo ke ke ke as he’s fondly known as is a job mannequin, mentor and extraordinary man of braveness who has served the individuals with dignity and uncommon honour.
“His life continues to encourage us who’re his youthful ones and associates as a shining instance to emulate.
“Baba Akande has been on the vanguard of progressive politics and good governance, beliefs for which he has not compromised even with attendant inconveniences and challenges together with detention and different dangers to his life.
“We stay grateful to God for sparing his life in good well being and fecund thoughts.
“I be a part of household, pals, associates and all lovers of this venerable elderstatesman throughout Nigeria and past to want him pleased birthday and plenty of memorable returns of the day and extra years in pleasure and happiness.”
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