President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Ayobami Oyalowo, a dyed-in-the-wool party man, as he turns 50, April 22, 2023, Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, said in a statement on Saturday.
The President recalls that Oyalowo joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) at inception in 2013, and has over the years carved a niche for himself as an insightful writer, debater and defender with a broad worldview.
President Buhari greets the former banker, his family, friends and associates on the auspicious milestone, recalling his achievements as the deputy director of media and publicity in the APC presidential campaign in 2014.
He salutes Oyalowo as a loyal party man, who has variously served as Chairman of the Digital media subcommittee of the Presidential Campaign Council in 2019, secretary of governorship screening committee for the 2020 Ondo State Gubernatorial election, and Chairman of the Cross River State APC State Congress Appeal Committee.
President Buhari commends Oyalowo’s conviction and fidelity, urging him to continue as a beacon of light to those coming behind him.
In the same vein, President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent a special congratulatory message to one of his ardent supporters and loyalists, Mr. Ayo Oyalowo, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary.
Mr. Oyalowo, an economist and banker, is a committed All Progressives Congress member and political activist.
Asiwaju Tinubu acknowledged the immense contributions of Mr. Oyalowo to the growth and development of APC, while also noting his consistency in promoting the party’s ideals including the programmes of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and the agenda for a Renewed Hope for Nigeria of the incoming government.
“On this special occasion of his 50th birthday, I congratulate Ayo Oyalowo on this remarkable achievement. It is a thing of great joy to attain the Golden Jubilee.
“Ayo has fully come of age. I salute his courage, tenacity, determination and consistency in promoting and defending our progressive ideals. I wish him many happy returns of this important day and I pray for a glorious future for this fine progressive.”
