President Bola Tinubu has described Dr Dele Alake as a dependable ally, a consumate strategist and an outstanding journalist on the occasion of his 69th birthday.
The president stated this in a State House Press Release by his Special Adviser (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, to felicitate the Minister of Solid Minerals, on Monday.
Tinubu further described Alake, his long-time ally, as an accomplished public servant “whose commitment to national development and good governance has remained unwavering over the decades.”
The president recalled his long years of friendship and partnership with the celebrant, noting his exceptional public communication and national development service.
He also commended ongoing efforts by Alake to reposition the solid minerals sector as a significant revenue earner for Nigeria.
The president noted that the Minister of Solid Minerals was doing this through policy innovation, investment promotion, and integration of artisanal miners into the formal economy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“On this special day, I pray that Almighty God will continue to bless Dele with good health, wisdom, and strength.
“He has remained a committed, loyal, and outstanding ally for several decades.
“His steadfastness and unyielding commitment to national development and progress stand him out as a patriot.
“I wish him a long life and more years of service to our nation and humanity,” President Tinubu stated in the release.
