Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi yesterday described the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President -elect as a testament to the faith of Nigerians in his leadership qualities.
This was contained in his message of felicitation to President Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory during the highly contested Presidential election of Feb 25,2023.
“I write to congratulate Your Excellency on your victory in the Nigerian Presidential Elections of February 25th, 2023. Your win is a testament to the faith of Nigerians in your leadership and a resounding affirmation of your vision for a better Nigeria,” he said.
Bello added “ In my dual roles as the Governor of Kogi State and the National Youth Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, it is my unparalleled pleasure to felicitate with Your Excellency on this epochal victory.”
Gov Bello stated that the victory of Tinubu has renewed hope in the hearts of Nigerians.
According to him, “we are confident that in your incoming Administration, we shall witness the sort of foresighted governance we saw you provide in Lagos State over the last two decades – and which fired our imaginations, not only to believe that the same is possible in Nigeria but to work assiduously with you to birth it today.”
He stated that Tinubu is coming to the Presidency at a time when Nigeria is facing numerous challenges of insecurity, corruption, unemployment, and economic instability, among others. He noted that the only answer envisaged is sustainable change, executed as a divine trust, that quickly improves the lives of all citizens while elevating our national standing in the Comity of Nations.
“We are excited about your vision for a prosperous Nigeria built on a foundation of sustainable development, innovation, and inclusivity. Your commitment to revamping the economy, creating job opportunities for the teeming population of unemployed youths, eliminating insecurity and ensuring food security constitute the heart of our support. We hold them both irreducible and inviolable,” he added.
Gov Bello assuring Nigerians of the capacity of Tinubu noted that members of APC recognized that Tinubu have the experience, knowledge, and skills to navigate the complex challenges voluntarily assumed.
Gov Bello concluded his felicitation message that “ On behalf of the people and Government of Kogi State as well as the teeming youth demographic which stood with you and our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in this contest, I also extend our warmest congratulations to you and His Excellency, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima on this historic triumph.”