Tinubu at 73: A Legacy of Political Influence from Lagos to Aso Rock

By Arabinrin Aderonke

For days, I have gathered my thoughts, searching for the right words to describe a man whose legacy speaks for itself. How do you define a leader whose influence has transformed governance in Nigeria? What can truly capture the greatness of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a visionary, a master strategist, a political leader whose impact is visible across Nigeria’s leadership and development?

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at 73, your influence remains undeniable. You have consistently made bold decisions, unshaken by critics. You have introduced one of the biggest reforms in Nigeria’s history, driven by your strong belief that it will benefit all Nigerians.

Since assuming office, you have removed the fuel subsidy that had drained national resources for decades, a step many feared but one necessary for fiscal stability. You unified the foreign exchange market to promote transparency and attract investment. You initiated policies to revive local industries, boost production, and reduce over-reliance on imports and crude oil.

Your administration has made progress in infrastructure development with the push for better roads, railway expansion, and improved power generation. You have prioritized security by equipping security agencies and strengthening collaboration to combat terrorism and banditry. Boko Haram’s activities have reduced, because who dares when Asiwaju is in power? You have also empowered states through fiscal reforms, allowing them to generate more revenue and reduce dependence on the federal government.

Your ability to see solutions where others see only roadblocks has redefined governance and economic growth in Nigeria. What many thought was impossible, you turned it into reality, proving that true leadership is not about words but about vision and decisive action.

Your legacy is not just in the policies you have championed but in the leaders you have nurtured. From the North to the West, the East to the South, your fingerprints are evident in the corridors of power. If we were to gather a hundred (100) of Nigeria’s most influential figures today, ninety-nine percent would trace their growth and political success back to Jagaban.

At 73, you remain the oracle of Nigeria’s political evolution, the sage of our time, and the architect of modern governance. Today, I celebrate not just a man but an institution, a movement, a force that has redefined leadership in Nigeria.

Happy birthday, JAGABAN. May your days be long, and may your vision for a greater Nigeria continue to manifest.

Best wishes to the number one citizen of our nation. On your mandate, we stand.

Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi is the technical assistant on broadcast media to the executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service