President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday yesterday.
The President described him as a dependable ally, consummate strategist, and a loyal patriot whose contributions to national development span decades.
In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu eulogised Dr. Alake for his long-standing record of excellence in journalism, public service, and strategic communication.
The President also described the minister as one of the most accomplished professionals of his generation.
He recalled their long years of friendship and partnership anchored on shared values of service, integrity, and commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
“Dr. Dele Alake has remained a committed, loyal, and outstanding ally for several decades. His steadfastness and unyielding commitment to national development and progress stand him out as a patriot,” the President said.
President Tinubu also applauded the minister’s ongoing efforts to reposition the solid minerals sector as a major revenue earner for the country.
He said Alake’s reforms — including investment promotion, policy innovation, and the integration of artisanal miners into the formal economy — align with the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“On this special day, I pray that Almighty God will continue to bless Dele with good health, wisdom, and strength,” President Tinubu added.
Alake, a veteran journalist and former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, has been a long-time associate of President Tinubu since the 1990s and currently leads the administration’s drive to harness Nigeria’s mineral wealth for sustainable development.
The Nation
