President Bola Tinubu has saluted eminent businessman and elder statesman, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on his 65th birthday.
The former two-term governor of Abia State and Founder of Slok Group is at present the representative of Abia North Senatorial District.
In a statement made available to the media on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu reflected on their enduring friendship and shared commitment to national progress, rooted in their membership of the “Class of ’99” Governors.
The President extolled the former Senate Majority Whip’s unwavering patriotism, recalling decades of collaboration marked by mutual respect, even with political differences.
He lauded Senator Kalu’s entrepreneurial spirit, as epitomised in his establishment of Slok Holding and investments in banking and media, ventures that have created hundreds of jobs.
He said: “Senator Kalu, my friend, is a patriot whose life embodies resilience, generosity, and the transformative power of visionary leadership.
“On this milestone, I celebrate his contributions to our nation’s economic and political tapestry.”
The President prayed that God Almighty will grant Senator Kalu renewed strength, wisdom, and many more years of impactful service to Nigeria and humanity.
