Tinubu celebrates Reuben Abati at 60, says his analyses inspired generations

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Reuben Abati,journalist and former presidential adviser, on his 60th birthday. Tinubu described Abati as a public intellectual who hasdistinguished himself in journalism, academia and public service. In a statement on Friday, the president said Abati hasexcelled as a writer, columnist, broadcaster and media executive. He noted that Abati served the country as special adviser onmedia and publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan. “His insightful articles, regular interventions andtelevision analyses have continued to enlighten and inspire,” Tinubu said. The president also praised Abati’s contributions to nationaldiscourse, saying his “creativity, versatility and cross-sectoral experience”remain evident in his work. Tinubu congratulated Abati on the launch of three new booksto commemorate his birthday. The books are titled ‘Portraits: People, Politics andSociety’, ‘A Love Letter and Other Stories’, and ‘How Goodluck Jonathan BecamePresident’. He joined the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), theNigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), family and friends in celebrating Abati. Tinubu prayed for God to grant the journalist “longer life,good health and continued inspiration”. On Thursday, Tinubu celebrated Olusegun Adeniyi, formerspokesperson to the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, on his 60th birthday. The president praised Adeniyi for his contributions tojournalism and scholarship, describing him as one of the nation’s “prolificchroniclers”.

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