Chief Ayiri Emami, a famous leader of the Itsekiri people, has been feted on his 50th birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu lauded the philanthropist, politician, and businessman for his invaluable contributions to the nation’s development.
The “valiant efforts in peace building and in ensuring the safety and sustenance of critical oil and gas resources, as well as in fostering unity and stability in the Niger Delta region” were highlighted by President Tinubu in his remarks on the Itsekiri leader.
Specifically, he mentioned his years of devotion to the president’s family and his role in the All Progressives Congress’s expansion in Delta State, mentioning “before and during the 2023 elections” as a defining moment.
On the occasion of Chief Ayirimi Emami’s 50th birthday, which took place on April 26, President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations to the distinguished Itsekiri chieftain. The guy known as Chief Emami is well-versed in politics, business, and philanthropy.
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his admiration for the itsekiri leader’s dedication to nation-building through his courageous work in peacebuilding, safeguarding vital oil and gas resources, and promoting harmony and stability in the Niger Delta.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu is a native of Itsekiriland, and I am grateful to Chief Emami for all the years of support he has given my wife and me leading up to and throughout the 2023 elections.
“May Chief Emami continue to serve the Itsekiri people and Nigeria with good health and many more years of impactful service,” President Tinubu wished.