With you in the driving seat, Nigeria is in safe hands and Nigerians could not have made a better choice in 2023," Akpabio said in a congratulatory message personally signed by him on the occasion Tinubu’s 73rd birthday anniversary on Saturday. He described the president’s passion for Nigeria’s progress as contagious. “Your Excellency, on behalf of my family and constituents, the Senate and entire National Assembly, I wish you a happy 73rd birthday.