Prime9jaOnline reports that Buhari will age 80 on December 17, 2022, a Saturday. Tinubu expressed his heartfelt congratulations in a statement sent by his media representative, Tunde Rahman.
The APC presidential contender praised Buhari for his commitment to nation-building and many years of patriotic service to the country, saying that Nigeria is lucky to have him.
The previous governor of Lagos State recounted the president's early dedication to national duty by enlisting in the military soon after graduating from high school.
The message said, "I cordially congratulate my president and leader, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 80th birthday.
“An officer and a gentleman, President Buhari has been a selfless and steadfast leader and a patriot with uncommon zeal who has dedicated almost his entire life to the service of Nigeria.
“Our country is lucky to have this great man and dedicated public servant at this time. President Buhari has led an extraordinary life of service to Nigeria at every duty post with unassailable integrity. History will be kind to him and record his contributions to Nigeria’s progress, unity and stability in volumes.
“As a people, we are truly blessed to have a president who sees no higher honour than the opportunity to serve his people, a responsibility he has always carried with utmost dedication.
“We are proud that at age 80, this noble man, an officer and a gentleman is still rendering his service, recording tremendous achievements, the country making remarkable progress under his leadership, and his steady hands gradually guiding the country to the Promised Land.
“On behalf of our great party, APC, and my family, I join the family, friends, associates and all well-wishers of President Buhari to wish him a happy birthday and many happy returns of the day in good health.”