While celebrating his 74th birthday on Sunday, the President made the announcement and instructed the Federation’s Accountant-General to create a special account for the project right away.
“On your behalf, I must declare that a special account will be opened today using all of my earnings.
Tinubu declared, “The Accountant General should set up an account to fund those men and women who stand in danger, who have lost husbands and wives.”
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s most recent publicly accessible statistics indicates that the President’s monthly pay is N1,171,568.20, or N14,058,820 annually.
This would come to almost N56.2 million in basic salary throughout the course of the four-year tenure, which runs from May 29, 2023, to May 29, 2027.
But presidential compensation also includes other benefits like constituency allowance (250% of base salary) and hardship allowance (50% of basic salary), among others.
A reasonable estimate of the total yearly remuneration after accounting for statutory allowances is about N30,525,000, which would result in a four-year gift of almost N122.1 million.
Tinubu emphasized that the fund will offer focused assistance apart from current military welfare or insurance initiatives.
The President declared, “Create a special funding for them, regardless of what insurance or the military or the armed forces may have been doing.”
The program will assist injured service members, widows, widowers, and children of military personnel who died while serving Nigeria. It is said to be based on “a solemn national obligation.”
In particular, the President emphasized his support for soldiers who sustained serious injuries while performing their duties.
“We will be able to offer hope and a better promise for the future to those who may have lost arms or limbs. He said, “Nigeria will overcome this issue of insecurity.”
He urged the commercial sector, state governors, National Assembly members, his friends, and well-wishers to donate to the fund.
Tinubu called on the governors and lawmakers in attendance, “Let’s put our hands together to donate, especially to that account.”
The President’s donation of almost three years’ worth of salaries was referred to by the Presidency as “seed funding” in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to reaffirm his determination to remember those who have paid for Nigeria’s peace and security.
Supporting members of the armed forces and their families “is not an act of charity, but a duty that all must fulfil,” the statement emphasized.
The announcement stated, “President Tinubu emphasized that the initiative is rooted in a solemn national obligation to care for those who stand in harm’s way and the families who bear the burden of their sacrifice, irrespective of insurance programs available to members of the armed forces.”
The President declared that information on the fund would be released eventually.
The President stated that he was confident Nigeria could defeat the insurgency by continuing to invest in military hardware and fostering national cohesion.
“To defeat the insurgents, we will invest in armaments.” I never would have anticipated this kind of unity, but we will put it together with you. However, I thank you all,” Tinubu said.
He reiterated the administration’s dedication to improving military personnel’s welfare and making sure their contribution to the country “is matched with dignity, care, and sustained support.”
The statement coincides with the Armed Forces’ ongoing fight against a number of security threats, including as banditry in the North-West and North-Central areas, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province insurgencies in the North-East, and various types of criminality throughout the nation.
Despite the existence of military welfare programs, thousands of military people have been killed or injured in action during the previous ten years, leaving many families without sufficient support.
Following special prayers offered by Islamic leaders at the National Mosque in Abuja to commemorate his 74th birthday, the President made his declaration.
After the prayer at the National Mosque, Tinubu spoke with State House media and reassured Nigerians that the nation would overcome its current problems, such as the shortage of energy, rising transportation costs, and anticipated inflation.
He expressed confidence in Nigeria’s resiliency while acknowledging the challenges the country faces.
“We face a challenge. There are issues with electricity, transportation costs, and anticipated inflation brought on by the war, all of which are beyond our control.
But we’ll get past that. Tinubu declared, “We are a resilient nation that is very, very committed to the way of Almighty God; we will overcome all hardship.”
The president called his 74th birthday “a solemn day, a day to give thanks to Almighty Allah, sparing our lives and making things easy for me, family, and all the team members.”
He blamed outside forces outside Nigeria’s control for the country’s present problems.
Because of the Middle East War, we are currently experiencing an extremely challenging time that we did not cause.
The President declared, “We pray to Almighty Allah to bring peace and stability to the rest of the world.”
The entire Holy Quran was recited 111 times during the prayers, which were attended by more than 300 Islamic scholars from different sects in Nigeria.
Along with other notable traditional leaders, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar, conducted the special prayers with the goal of asking Allah for the President’s strength, health, wisdom, and direction.
At the National Mosque, the Sultan’s delegate had previously led notable traditional leaders and Islamic scholars in special prayers for the President.
The Etsu Nupe emphasized the necessity of ongoing prayers for national peace, unity, and growth, characterizing the event as a somber spiritual practice rather than a celebration.
He made a plea for government assistance with the National Mosque’s upkeep and welfare requirements.
Chindo Yamusa, the Emir of Keffi, praised the President’s efforts to assist states and handle economic issues, pointing out that initiatives in infrastructure development and salary payments were already paying off, especially in Nasarawa State.
Nigerian Islamic scholars from different sects prayed for the stability of the nation and the President’s well-being.
Governors, ministers, politicians, and worshippers from all around the nation flocked to the National Mosque for the birthday prayers.
In a message earlier on his 74th birthday, Tinubu said he saw “a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel” and expressed hope for a better Nigeria.
He declared that the sacrifices made by Nigerians as a result of his administration’s reforms will not be in vain.
Citing accomplishments like infrastructure development, tax changes, falling inflation, and increased investor confidence, Tinubu has continuously insisted that his administration’s reform plan is producing results.
He promised that his administration is committed to addressing the present issues and expressed optimism that Nigeria will succeed with ongoing support from its citizens.
“We are determined to confront some of the challenges we face today, and with your continued support, we shall overcome,” he declared.
“I am aware of the difficulties we have encountered since we started our reforms as I commemorate this unique day. Despite the little setback brought on by the ongoing Middle East issue, I’m happy that our sacrifices have not been in vain because there is a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel.
The President expressed his conviction that reforms are intended to create a better future for present and future generations.
“I firmly believe that we will succeed in creating a better future for our citizens and future generations as we approach the third anniversary of our administration,” Tinubu said.
He emphasized that Nigerians’ combined efforts deserve the credit for the favorable results his administration has produced.
“I, our Renewed Hope team, and our government are not the only ones who deserve credit for the outstanding results we have attained. Together, we made the progress,” he said.
In order to create a more robust, rich, and resilient country, he urged ongoing cooperation.
He said, “Let’s keep working together to build a stronger, prosperous, and more resilient nation that will make Nigeria the pride of Africa.”
Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Nigerians in particular for the abundance of birthday greetings that expressed love and support.
Attending the prayers, Vice President Kashim Shettima called the event “a celebration of service to humanity, a celebration of rigidity, of resilience, of commitment to the common good.”
“On behalf of a grateful nation, we are wishing him many more years of military service to humanity,” he declared.
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, called it “a day of history, a day of joy” for the National Assembly.
“You will see that Mr. President is a very fortunate person to reach the age and to reach the age at the time when the country needs him the most if you look at the mortality rate, the average in Nigeria,” Abbas stated.
“The best of him is yet to come, that the future, his future, and the future of our motherland will continue to be better and more fulfilling,” the Speaker prayed.
Nigeria has “surpassed what has been done in the last 10 years before that, because of investment and infrastructure,” according to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State and chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum.
“Policies are working,” he declared. Farmers are also protesting that the market’s declining food prices are a result of their investments in irrigation, agriculture, inputs, and seedlings.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma commended the President’s leadership, saying that “our country has gradually changed for the better” as a result of political and economic reforms.
He said that the governors of Adamawa and Zamfara states joined the APC last week.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s accomplishments and leadership style have led to this fresh appeal for our party.
“This is the party to beat everywhere, not just in Nigeria. We are all thrilled and thrilled because it is very powerful,” Uzodimma said.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin expressed the President’s gratitude to attendees, government representatives, and religious leaders for their support and prayers.
He emphasized the need of ongoing prayers for President Tinubu’s administration’s success and stated that he remained dedicated to national unity and development.
Professor Imam Ibrahim Maqari said a prayer for enduring peace, prosperity, and stability in Nigeria as the event came to an end.
In honor of the President, a separate prayer session was arranged in Kaduna by the Arewa Think Tank.
Senator Tijjani Kaura Tafida, who represented Senator Abdulaziz Yari, and former Kaduna State Governor Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero were present.
Alhaji Mohammed Haruna, the Emir of Wase, Governor Idris Nasir of Kebbi State, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labor Studies, were also in attendance.
Governments and others congratulate
According to Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Tinubu is a selfless leader dedicated to sustainable development, a pathfinder, and a true lover of the people.
Yinka Oyebode, the President’s Special Advisor on Media, praised the President for devoting his life to defending democracy and serving his country, highlighting the sacrifices he had made, in a statement released on Sunday.
“President Tinubu is a man of history with many golden chapters as a professional in the corporate world, a boardroom guru, astute politician, pro-democracy activist, and the arrowhead of a movement that fought for the restoration of democratic rule in the country,” the governor declared.
“Tinubu’s footprints remain bold at the subnational and national levels—as a senator in the Third Republic, two terms as governor of Lagos State, and currently the President and Commander-in-Chief, who continues to lead and inspire citizens with courage and impactful policies and reforms,” Oyebanji added, characterizing the President as a unique gift and a national treasure.
Additionally, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf praised the President’s birthday as a chance to honor his leadership, devotion, and devotion to the country in a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Tinubu’s vision and efforts to improve Nigeria’s unity, stability, and socioeconomic development were praised by the governor.
He pointed out that Nigerians are still encouraged by the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun also praised Tinubu as a brave and determined leader whose unselfish dedication to democracy is laying the groundwork for a stronger Nigeria.
According to the governor, Tinubu is a transformational leader who is leading Nigeria toward stability and advancement.
According to a statement from his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun stated that the policies and direction of his government reflect the President’s vast expertise in both business and politics.
“President Tinubu continues to be at the forefront of efforts to consolidate democracy in our country,” Abiodun stated, noting that his leadership continues to inspire confidence throughout the country.
The governor also praised the administration’s economic changes, citing the elimination of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies in particular as “hard but necessary decisions” meant to realign Nigeria’s economy.
According to him, these actions have enhanced national reserves, a predictable foreign exchange situation, and more consistent gas prices.
Tinubu’s years in office, according to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, were “well-spent” and characterized by deliberate leadership.
The governor praised Tinubu’s leadership style and voiced hope about the nation’s future under his leadership in a statement released on Sunday.
“Mr. President is a man of honesty and integrity. “May Almighty Allah give him greater discernment in managing this nation’s affairs,” Idris remarked.
He praised the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, pointing out that it has started to produce noticeable outcomes nationwide.
The President was congratulated by Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, who said he had shown “uncommon courage and wisdom in governance.”
Fasoranti stated, “It’s a thing of joy that our President is 74 today,” in a statement released in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi. Previously serving as Lagos State’s governor and currently serving as Nigeria’s president, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, extraordinary bravery, deep vision, and rare insight.
It takes the mercy of God to reach the biblical age of 70 given the state of affairs in today’s world. At 74, our President has even surpassed the biblical age of 70 by four years.
“By the help of the Almighty God, he will continue to lead our beloved nation’s affairs in the proper direction for many more decades with excellent health, strong endurance, and increased knowledge and courage, amen. Cheers to your birthday.
In a statement sent by his media assistant, Kayode Odunaro, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Solomon Adeola referred to Tinubu as his “father, mentor, leader, and benefactor.”
He characterized the President as an exceptional leader whose life has been characterized by bravery, vision, unmatched wisdom, and a steadfast dedication to the advancement of the nation.
“You continue to be a cornerstone of progressive politics and an inspiration to future generations. You occupy many chapters of positive and significant growth in Nigeria’s history,” he said.
Sharafadeen Alli, the senator for Oyo South, characterized Tinubu as a visionary leader whose tenacity continues to influence Nigeria’s democratic path.
Alli praised the President’s lifetime dedication to public service, pointing out that his strategic leadership and selflessness have been crucial to Nigeria’s political and economic growth over the years.
He claimed that Tinubu gained significant appreciation both domestically and abroad for his contribution to bolstering democratic institutions, particularly during crucial times.
He expressed optimism that the President’s measures would eventually reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth, stability, and prosperity and praised the President’s reform-driven program.
In Ogun State, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, a candidate for governor on the All Progressives Congress platform, commended Tinubu for his leadership and dedication to the country’s progress.
Obasanjo called Tinubu “a courageous and visionary leader whose dedication to repositioning Nigeria’s economy and infrastructure is beginning to yield visible results across the country” in a statement released on Sunday.
She specifically praised the administration for continuing to build, renovate, and expand federal road networks, pointing out that Ogun State has seen notable advancements under the President’s concentrated leadership.
Obasanjo stated, “President Bola Tinubu’s renewed focus on vital road infrastructure has improved connectivity, stimulated economic activity, and eased the daily movement of people and goods within the state and beyond.”
“Your administration’s emphasis on infrastructure development is admirable and significant, particularly the ongoing federal road projects in Ogun State.”
Gboyega Isiaka, a member of the House of Representatives who represents the Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, called Tinubu a “colossus of Nigerian democracy.”
He characterized Tinubu as a detribalized leader who has continuously shown bravery, vision, and tenacity.
“You have demonstrated an uncommon capacity to build institutions and nurture men and women of substance who continue to serve our nation with distinction, from your formative years as a mobilizer of democratic forces during our nation’s darkest hours to your tenure as governor of Lagos State, where you reimagined what subnational governance could achieve, to your current service as our Commander-in-Chief,” Isiaka stated.
According to the Oyo State APC, Tinubu is the best candidate to rule Nigeria after 2027 because of his performance over the past 34 months.
In a congratulatory statement, the APC claimed Tinubu had shown the ability, skill, and morality needed to turn the nation around and put it on the course of greatness, stability, and prosperity.
The Oyo APC reaffirmed its commitment to the second-term project and the full realization of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in a statement released by Olawale Sadare, the party’s publicity secretary.
Tinubu was also congratulated on his birthday by Oba Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and Rilwan Akanbi, the APC chieftain in Oyo State.
Through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin characterized Tinubu as a mentor and defining figure of a new generation of leaders.
“Tinubu is not perfect, and he might not be loved by everyone,” stated Owoade. However, his political narrative is an interesting phenomenon.
He has been relevant for 25 years in a democracy when many people fade after one term. It’s no coincidence that you have endurance. It is evidence that leadership can withstand storms when combined with structure and vision.
The President is renowned in modern Nigerian history for his tenacity, political savvy, and attempts to bring about national change.
“The story of President Tinubu is a study in structure, loyalty, and resilience, not just political history. Tinubu has been the constant in the Fourth Republic, more akin to the builder whose network has survived terms, disputes, and federal pressure, while many other political “giants” rose and fell swiftly.
Owoade praised the President’s audacious economic stability reforms, which included initiatives to boost government revenue, lower debt servicing, and strengthen fiscal restraint.
He also praised road improvements intended to boost business.
Senator Akanbi, who served as the Oyo South Senatorial District’s representative from 2015 to 2019, asked Nigerians to pray for the government to eradicate crime.
Ibrahim Olarewaju, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters, stated that Tinubu was setting the stage for victory in the future.
According to Olarewaju, the administration has effectively moved Nigeria from a stabilization period to a quick acceleration of the country’s economy.
“The President’s vision, anchored by the ambitious N58.18tn 2026 ‘Budget of Acceleration,’ is already yielding tangible dividends across critical sectors, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund that has empowered millions of students, the Ward Development initiative, and the ‘Renewed Hope Cities and Estates’ program,” he stated.
As a legislative assistant, working under President Tinubu’s guidance has been a master class in resilience and government. His standing as a world-class statesman is demonstrated by his capacity to make difficult but essential decisions now to ensure the prosperity of tomorrow.
“I learned that true leadership is about courage, consistency, and a relentless focus on the common man during my time serving in this administration, which has had a profound impact on my approach to public service.”
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners also praised Tinubu for the pension sector’s improvements and called for more steps to enhance the wellbeing of pensioners nationwide.
Noting that many retirees had been waiting years to get their entitlements, the union also praised the President’s approval of the payment of gratuities to retired employees.
Nonetheless, in order to provide benefits to retirees at the subnational level, the NUP encouraged the President to make sure that state governments implement authorized pension hikes.
“While we applaud your efforts, we humbly ask Your Excellency to persuade state governors to fully implement all authorized pension increases so that state-level pensioners can equally benefit,” Abumisi said.
In a statement released by CEO Osman Chennar, the management of DICON-D7G stated that Nigerians are still motivated by the President’s leadership.
Chennar specifically thanked Tinubu for reviving the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and helping to establish the company’s joint venture, which is already increasing local defense production capacity.
He claims that by encouraging domestic manufacturing, upkeep, and repairs of military hardware, the administration’s programs are lowering reliance on imports.
He pointed out that Nigeria’s defense architecture is progressively being repositioned for technological advancement and strategic independence as a result of the renewed emphasis on indigenous capacity.
