President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Samuel Falae, on his 88th birthday.
Falae, who also served as Minister of Finance and co-founded the National Democratic Coalition, turned 88 on Monday, September 21, 2026.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Falae as one of the Nigerians whose contributions to the country’s political and democratic development had earned him an enduring place in Nigeria’s history.
Tinubu commended Falae’s distinguished public service, particularly his tenure as SGF and Minister of Finance, as well as his contributions as an administrator.
The President also praised the elder statesman’s role in the pro-democracy movement and his efforts to restore democratic rule during one of the most challenging periods in Nigeria’s political history.
Tinubu said, “Chief Falae is a patriot whose life reflects
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