Tinubu Rejoices with Youth Minister, Ayodele Olawande at 35

•Felicitates Olatunde Aluko on 86th birthday

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande as he clocked 35 on April 8, 2024.

Olawande is a youth and good governance advocate with a portfolio of accomplishments to boot.

The President, in a release issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, commended the minister for his fidelity to service, zest for excellence, and dedication to advancing salient matters affecting Nigeria’s vibrant and treasured demography, the youth.

Tinubu wished Olawande renewed strength and success in his service to the nation.

The President also yesterday extended his warm congratulations to Chief Olatunde Ishola Aluko, a distinguished Nigerian, on his 86th birthday.

Tinubu wished Aluko, who is a ‘fine’ model of rectitude, good health, and many more years filled with joy and laughter.

Aluko is an accomplished geologist and a knight of John Wesley, an honour bestowed on him in recognition of his devotion to the service of God.

He was Chairman of The Island Club and is a member of the Metropolitan Club, the Lagos Country Club, the Ikeja Golf Club, among many others. He is a Rotarian of repute and former Oregun Rotary President.

For his community services, Aluko was honoured with the titles of Sasore of Ilesa, the Otun of Ibodi-Ijesa, the Baajipe of Lagos, and the Apesin of Ikorodu.