Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his two-year milestone in office.
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Buhari described leadership as a continuous journey and urged Nigerians to remain optimistic about the country’s future.
According to Buhari, the success of reforms initiated by the government would be gradual, not immediate. He emphasized the need for steadfast support for the administration, cautioning that necessary reforms and desired changes must not be hindered by domestic politics.
Buhari also acknowledged the administration’s efforts to address poverty and inflation, which have had a severe impact on the poorest families. He encouraged the private sector and citizens to join the government in this endeavor, stressing that reducing poverty and inflation is a collective responsibility.
In his congratulatory message, Buhari wished President Tinubu wisdom and care as he continues to lead the country. The former president’s advice comes as the APC government marks its second year in office, with many Nigerians eagerly anticipating the outcomes of its policies and reforms.
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TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM
Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT on his mid-term, saying that as the party and the government celebrate, the country should be reminded that leadership is a continuous journey.
Muhammadu Buhari called for steadfast support for the APC government as it marks its second year in offIce, explaining that reforms would achieve success gradually, not overnight.
He warned that necessary reforms and desired changes must not fall victim to nettlesome domestic politics.
He expressed support for the ongoing efforts by the administration to curb poverty and inflation, which he says have hit the poorest families the hardest, adding however that the task of reducing poverty and inflation, which is immense, must not be left only for the government.
“The private sector and all of us as citizens must join in all ways we can.”
He urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and stay confident about the country’s future.
“Our expectations from our governments should not get heavy,” President Buhari said in the conclusion of his message.
“I am wishing President Tinubu heartfelt congratulations on his two years in office. May you keep leading with wisdom and care.”
Signed.
Garba Shehu
28 May 2025
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