President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo on the occasion of his 99th birthday, praising his exemplary life of discipline, integrity, and selfless service to the nation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the nonagenarian for his remarkable contributions to public and private service, described him as a man who has consistently upheld values of hard work, compassion, and principle.
Alhaji Erogbogbo, who began his career at the Government Printing Press in Lagos before joining the Nigerian Customs Service, later moved to Shell Company of Nigeria Limited in 1954. He rose through the ranks in Shell’s aviation division, serving in key leadership roles including Aviation Supervisor, District Manager across Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina, and Aviation Superintendent at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The President also acknowledged Alhaji Erogbogbo’s profound impact as a family and community pillar, noting that his values are evident in the achievements of his children, particularly Hon Dr.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), whose public service continues to reflect her father’s influence.
“As you turn 99, I join family, friends and well-wishers across the nation in celebrating your life,
“I pray that you continue to enjoy good health and peace in the company of your loved ones. I pray you cross the centennial mark in good health and sound mind. I thank Almighty Allah for granting you long life and being alive to witness the achievements of your children and grandchildren.”President Tinubu said.
The President’s tribute underscored his administration’s recognition of Nigeria’s elder statesmen and women who have laid solid foundations of commitment and patriotism for future generations.
