Ex Gov. Oshiomhole

All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday said former Edo Governor, Mr Adams Oshimhole, attained an “impossible-to-ignore status of eminence” in the country through sheer determination, perseverance and resilience, among others.

Tinubu said this in a statement to congratulate Oshiomhole on his 65th birthday which came up on April 4.

”From the shop floor of the textile industry, you pulled yourself up by the bootstraps and through consistent courage, integrity and fidelity to truth as well as the best interest of Nigerian workers.

”You rose through the ranks to establish yourself as easily the most outstanding national labour leader of contemporary times.

”Your successful trajectory from trade unionism to party politics is indeed a unique one, made more notable by your emergence as elected governor of Edo State,’’ Tinubu said.

He prayed that God would continue to bless Oshiomhole with good health, divine wisdom and long life as he dedicates himself to the cause of service to Nigeria, Africa and humanity.

The APC chieftain said that the outstanding performance of the former Edo governor remained a reference point and a source of pride to the party.

Tinubu said that Oshiomhole, apart from skillfully steering the ship of Edo for eight years, demonstrated his innate leadership endowment by identifying, nurturing and handing over to a capable successor.

“At 65, you still brim with energy, dynamism and vibrancy while your mind continues to bubble with ideas ever so useful for national development,” he said.

The APC leader said that Oshiomhole still had a lot to contribute to the country as the party continues to grapple with the Herculean challenge of remedying the grievous damage it inherited from the last administration.

According to him, the party is grappling with such challenge in virtually all sectors and laying the foundation for the realisation of Nigeria’s immense, but trapped potential.

While wishing the former Edo governor the best at 65, Tinubu said he was confident that the best for him (Oshiomhole) was surely yet to come.

(NAN)