Tinubu, ACF celebrate AbdulRazaq at 70, hail his service to nation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended birthday wishes to Dr. Muhammed Alimi AbdulRazaq, the Mutawalin of Ilorin, as he celebrates his 70th birthday. Describing AbdulRazaq as an accomplished legal practitioner, respected community leader, and patriotic Nigerian, President Tinubu noted that his career has inspired many within and beyond the legal profession.

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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.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended AbdulRazaq's significant contributions to Nigeria's legal sector and institutional development. He specifically pointed to AbdulRazaq's pioneering work as the first Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), where he established a solid framework for regulating the nation's power industry. Furthermore, Tinubu acknowledged AbdulRazaq's commitment to education as the Founder and Chairman of Bridge House College in Lagos, and his valuable input into corporate governance as a Non-Executive Director of First Bank Holdings Plc.

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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 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kwara State Chapter, joined in congratulating Alimi Abdul-Razaq on his milestone birthday. The forum lauded him as a "remarkable leader, legal icon, accomplished scholar, respected administrator and compassionate humanitarian." The ACF highlighted AbdulRazaq's distinguished legal career, noting his over 42 years of post-call experience and his role as Managing Partner of A. Abdul-Razaq (SAN) & Co. They also recognized his PhD in Law from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, and his status as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria. AbdulRazaq also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ACF in Kwara State.

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a remarkable leader, legal icon, accomplished scholar, respected administrator and compassionate humanitarian whose exemplary leadership continues to inspire generations.