President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mohammed Namadi Sambo, elder statesman and former vice president on his 71st birthday on August 2.

A renowned architect, Sambo served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010 and later as vice president to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

According to President Tinubu, Sambo is a man of integrity and loyalty who is deeply committed to Nigeria’s unity and stability.

As a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sambo worked closely with President Jonathan, serving with dedication and maintaining a relationship of mutual respect in and out of office.

Tinubu appreciated Sambo’s continued leadership and statesmanship in Nigeria and the West African subregion, including his support for Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani in advancing religious tolerance, peace, and stability statewide.

Sambo led the ECOWAS Observation Mission to Ghana’s December 2024 Presidential Elections. Before this, he headed a similar mission in the Republic of Niger in December 2020 and the run-off poll in that country in February 2021.

Tinubu wished the former Vice President many more years in good health and continued service to the nation.