Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, yesterday, described the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as “a true statesman and patriot.” He added that Tinubu’s outstanding public life and contribution to the sustenance of the nation’s democracy is remarkable.

Dickson showered Tinubu with praises as he hailed the APC Leader who turned 65 yesterday.

Gov. Dickson

Dickson made the commendation in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson.

While felicitating with the former Lagos State Governor on his 65th birthday, Dickson praised his constant habit of building bridges across all divides, irrespective of political affiliations, religion and ethnicity.

He prayed God to grant the Jagaban Borgu and Asiwaju of Lagos more fruitful years ahead and urged him to continue to stand for his noble ideals of truth, fairness and objectivity.

Dickson urged the National Leader of the APC not to give up on Nigeria, stressing that the country would come out stronger from its current challenges.