President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele Alake, who turned 67 yesterday, October 6, 2023.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press statement issued in Abuja, saying the President described Alake as his “partner and worthy brother”.
“The President cherishes Hon. Alake’s patriotism and unwavering dedication to service, as well as the close relationship they have shared over the span of four decades,’ Ngelale said in the statement.
The Special Adviser revealed that President Tinubu reflected on the long journey the and Alake embarked on from the Minister’s days as Editor of the defunct National Concord newspaper to his tenure as the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State when Tinubu served as Governor from 1999 to 2007, all the way to their most recent and extraordinary journey to the State House, Abuja.
“Through it all,” the President declares, “Dele has proven to be a partner and worthy brother.”
President Tinubu affirmed that Dele Alake possesses “uncommon versatility and strength of character that leaves a lasting impression on everyone he encounters, imparting the true essence of loyalty, trust, respect, and empathy.”
The President then thanked the Solid Mineral Minister for his loyalty over the years, both in times of triumph and in times of difficulty.
President Tinubu looks forward to many more years of great memories, successes, and continued camaraderie, Ngelale further stated in the press release, concluding:
“As the beloved celebrant embarks on a new chapter of service to our nation, the President joins family, friends and well-wishers at home and abroad in offering heartfelt prayers, seeking divine guidance and success for the Honourable Minister in his new assignment.”