President Bola Tinubu has commended the veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati on the celebration of his 60th birthday.
Tinubu, in a statement personally signed and issued on Friday, November 7, extended his felicitations to Abati.
He described the Arise Television Morning Show host as a public intellectual who has successfully distinguished himself in whatever he does and wherever he has traversed.
He said, “I extend my warmest felicitations to Dr Reuben Abati, renowned journalist and former presidential adviser, on his 60th birthday, November 7, 2025.
“A public intellectual, author, columnist, law graduate and broadcaster, Dr Abati has distinguished himself wherever he has traversed: in the university as a student and later as a Graduate Assistant, as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian, as a writer and presently as a television anchor,” Tinubu said.
The president also commended Abati for his articles, which he said have been insightful and inspiring to many.
“His insightful articles, regular interventions and television analyses have continued to enlighten and inspire. I commend Dr Abati for his service to Nigeria as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, as well as his outstanding contributions to the media.
He further added that Abati’s patriotism and passion as a public commentator who consistently brings his creativity, versatility and cross-sectoral experience to bear on issues of national interest, both on traditional and social media, are noteworthy.
“I congratulate Dr Abati, whom I fondly call Rubi Rubi, on the presentation of three books on his birthday, titled: “Portraits: People, Politics and Society”, “A Love Letter and Other Stories”, and “How Goodluck Jonathan Became President”.
“I join the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), family members, and friends in celebrating this notable writer.
“On this occasion of Abati’s 60th birthday, I pray that Almighty God grant him a longer life, good health, and the inspiration to continue serving the nation and humanity. Happy Birthday, Rubi!” he said.