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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Ogun State governor and current senator, Gbenga Daniel, on his 70th birthday, praising his enduring impact on Nigeria’s development.
In a personally signed statement on Monday, the President described Daniel as an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, and politician whose success reflects dedication, resilience, and strategic insight.

Tinubu highlighted Daniel’s contributions across both private enterprise and public service, noting that his achievements were driven by “hard work, tenacity, wisdom, and courage.”

Reflecting on their long-standing political alliance, the President recalled Daniel’s involvement in his emergence as governor of Lagos State in 1999. He said Daniel worked closely with him and other allies during the campaign period to secure victory at the polls.

The President also commended Daniel’s business acumen, referencing his role as founder of Kresta Laurel, an electro-mechanical engineering firm established in 1990, which has grown into a notable enterprise.

Speaking on Daniel’s time as Ogun State governor, Tinubu noted that his administration, which began in 2003, was marked by significant strides in infrastructure development, industrialisation, education, and public-private partnerships. He also credited him with initiating key projects such as the state’s first agro-allied cargo airport and establishing Tai Solarin University of Education.

Tinubu further described Daniel as a committed progressive and loyal member of the Afenifere, acknowledging his political journey through different parties before returning to the All Progressives Congress.

As Daniel marks the milestone, the President expressed gratitude for his service to Ogun State and the nation, while wishing him continued good health and many more years of meaningful contributions.

RollinTNDA:
Why do evil men live long??

Freshtruth:
This Daniel was atiku campaign DG jus 2019 here ooo fear poclitians

Freshtruth:
This Daniel was atiku campaign DG jus 2019 here ooo fear poclitians

Tenses:
It is nothing peculiar to politicians alone. If you are an ambitious person even in that your little organisation, you must align and realign with foes to achieve your objectives.

It's only emotional people that don't understand this.

But in your alignment and realignment don't became a reno or bwala.

SixSeven:
As of March 2026, here are the approximate ages of the surviving members of the 1999 Class of Governors:

* Victor Attah (Akwa Ibom): 87
* Bisi Akande (Osun): 87
* Olusegun Osoba (Ogun): 86
* Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa): 79
* Peter Odili (Rivers): 77
* Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Lagos): 74
* George Akume (Benue): 72
* Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto): 71
* Achike Udenwa (Imo): 77
* Joshua Dariye (Plateau): 68
* Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano): 69
* Lucky Igbinedion (Edo): 68
* Niyi Adebayo (Ekiti): 68
* James Ibori (Delta): 67
* Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna): 69
* Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia): 65
* Donald Duke (Cross River): 64
* Saminu Turaki (Jigawa): 62

Freshtruth:
I respect late buhari and president tinubu for not decamping to PDP in their political carrers

SixSeven:
The list of governors at 1999



2003 Class of Governors (Surviving) — Approximate Ages (March 2026)

Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Lagos): 74
Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia): 65
Boni Haruna (Adamawa): 74
Victor Attah (Akwa Ibom): 87
Chris Ngige (Anambra): 73
Adamu Mu’azu (Bauchi): 70
George Akume (Benue): 72
Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno): 69
Donald Duke (Cross River): 64
James Ibori (Delta): 67
Sam Egwu (Ebonyi): 71
Lucky Igbinedion (Edo): 68
Ayo Fayose (Ekiti): 64
Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu): 65
Mohammed Danjuma Goje (Gombe): 73
Achike Udenwa (Imo): 77
Saminu Turaki (Jigawa): 62
Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna): 69
Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano): 69
Adamu Aliero (Kebbi): 68
Bukola Saraki (Kwara): 63
Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa): 79
Gbenga Daniel (Ogun): 69
Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun): 74
Rasheed Ladoja (Oyo): 80
Joshua Dariye (Plateau): 68
Peter Odili (Rivers): 77
Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto): 71
Bukola Ibrahim (Yobe): 76
Ahmed Sani Yerima (Zamfara): 64

RollinTNDA:
Why do evil men live long??

Tenses:
The same tinubu that warned that buhari shouldn't come anywhere close to power had to align with him just to grab power by all means necessary.

SlavaUkraini:
I am 74 ....

My daughter is 84....

Who am I ........ ?

Tareq1105:
And some gullible ones would say Tinubu is a dumb.

raumdeuter:
Show us the daughter that is 84

SlavaUkraini:
Continue to Cry 😭 😭 😭 😭
The younger sister is 82 and his daughter is 62..
Since you are standing on the wrinkled mandate, you can go and look for them yourself...

raumdeuter:
Na you dey cry, Show us the younger sister, show us the 62yr old daughter

RollinTNDA:
Why do evil men live long??