President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 70th birthday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President hailed Oyetola as a “long-term ally” and lauded his consistent track record of progressive leadership, fiscal discipline, and excellence.

Reflecting on Oyetola’s tenure as the Governor of Osun State, President Tinubu praised his significant achievements, particularly in education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. He also noted the former governor’s efforts in boosting the state’s internally generated revenue, prioritizing the welfare of workers and pensioners, and developing the mining sector to attract investment.

The President expressed confidence in Oyetola’s ability to lead in his current role as the pioneer head of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, a new and strategic sector of Nigeria’s economy. The ministry is expected to play a key role in enhancing the nation’s maritime resources and boosting economic growth.

President Tinubu’s message underscores the importance of Oyetola’s leadership, which he believes will continue to benefit Nigeria as the country taps into the potential of its marine and blue economy sectors.