Tinubu congratulates Modi on 25 years in public service

By Muhyideen Jimoh

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on attaining 25 years in public service.

Tinubu described the milestone as historic, saying it reflected the enduring confidence the Indian people had placed in Modi.

The President conveyed the message in a congratulatory statement personally signed by him on Tuesday in Abuja.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, marks 25 years since Modi assumed office in 2001 as Head of Government and Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Tinubu noted that Modi served Gujarat for more than 12 years before becoming Prime Minister of India in 2014.

He said 25 years of continuous public service represented a significant milestone in any democracy.

He highlighted Modi’s focus on development, infrastructure, digital public goods, financial inclusion and innovation during his years in public office.

The President said Nigeria deeply valued its strategic partnership with India, recalling Modi’s State Visit to Abuja in November 2024.

He noted that Nigeria honoured Modi during the visit with the title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

According to Tinubu, the visit gave fresh impetus to cooperation between Nigeria and India in trade, investment, energy, defence, security, health, education and technology.

“As fellow democracies and leading voices of the Global South, Nigeria and India share a common commitment to a fairer, more inclusive and representative international order,” he said.

Tinubu expressed confidence that the bonds of friendship between Nigeria and India would continue to strengthen under Modi’s leadership.

He wished the Indian Prime Minister continued strength and success in serving the people of India.

(NAN)