President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Minister of Information and Culture, Professor Jerry Gana, on his 80th birthday, praising him as a “fine gentleman” whose eloquence and decades of public service have significantly shaped Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded Gana’s extensive contributions to national development, noting his roles under multiple administrations.
Tinubu highlighted Professor Gana’s service as Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation on two occasions, his leadership as Director of the Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) under the Babangida administration, and his earlier stint in the Senate during the aborted Second Republic.
“President Tinubu acknowledges Professor Gana’s decades of active service in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape,” the statement read. “He served as a two-time Minister of Information and Culture/National Orientation under different administrations, and as Director of Mass Mobilisation for Social Justice and Economic Recovery under the Ibrahim Babangida administration.”
The President described the octogenarian as a gifted communicator and nation-builder whose advocacy for unity and development remains exemplary.
“President Tinubu describes Professor Gana as a fine gentleman, a prolific communicator, a mass mobiliser, and a passionate patriot blessed with the gift of oratory,” the statement added.
“He recalls the former minister’s mass mobilisation and sensitisation efforts for unity, peace, and national development, and commends his contributions to advancing Nigeria’s values and ideals.”
Tinubu wished the elder statesman continued strength, long life, and good health.
“The President wishes Professor Gana a happy 80th birthday and prays that God Almighty will grant him many more years of good health and a sound mind,” the statement concluded.
