PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MUHAMMED ALIMI ABDULRAZAQ, THE MUTAWALIN ILORIN, AT 70

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates renowned legal luminary, elder statesman, and distinguished public servant, Dr Muhammed Alimi AbdulRazaq, the Mutawalin of Ilorin, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an accomplished legal practitioner, respected community leader, and patriotic Nigerian whose exemplary career has inspired many within and beyond the legal profession.

President Tinubu notes AbdulRazaq’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s legal profession and the country’s institutional development. As the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), he laid a solid foundation for regulating Nigeria’s electricity industry, helping to shape reforms that continue to guide the nation’s power sector.

The President also commends the celebrant’s enduring commitment to education as the Founder and Chairman of Bridge House College in Ikoyi, Lagos, which has been nurturing generations of young Nigerians for academic excellence, leadership, and responsible citizenship.

The President equally acknowledges his invaluable contributions to corporate governance as a Non-Executive Director of First Bank Holdings Plc, where his wealth of experience and sound judgment continue to enrich one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions.

“As you celebrate this significant milestone, I salute your distinguished record of service to our nation, your steadfast commitment to justice, education, and institutional excellence, as well as your enduring legacy of leadership. Your contributions to Nigeria’s development remain worthy of commendation.

“I pray that Almighty Allah grant you many more years in good health, wisdom, and fulfilment as you continue to render invaluable service to our nation and humanity,” the President says.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
July 31, 2026