President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Minister of Information and Culture, Professor Jerry Gana, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, describing him as a “fine gentleman” whose public service has profoundly shaped Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 1, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the octogenarian’s long-standing contributions to national development.
Tinubu highlighted Gana’s roles across different administrations, noting his service as Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation, Director of the Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) under General Ibrahim Babangida, and his stint in the aborted Second Republic Senate.
“President Tinubu acknowledges Professor Gana’s decades of active service in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape,” the statement read.
“He served as a two-time Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation under different administrations, and as Director of Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery under the Ibrahim Babangida administration.”
The President also praised the former minister’s communication skills and patriotic advocacy.
“President Tinubu describes Professor Gana as a fine gentleman, a prolific communicator, a mass mobiliser, and a passionate patriot blessed with the gift of oratory,” Onanuga added.
Tinubu recalled Gana’s efforts in driving national orientation, unity, and public sensitisation across the country, commending his dedication to promoting Nigeria’s values.
“The President recalls the former minister’s mass mobilisation and sensitisation efforts for unity, peace, and national development, and commends his contributions to advancing Nigeria’s values and ideals,” the statement noted.
Wishing the elder statesman well, the President prayed for strength and continued good health.
“The President wishes Professor Gana a happy 80th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him many more years of good health and a sound mind,” the statement concluded.
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