The Guardian (Nigeria)

Tinubu Hails Smith At 75

- By Adelowo Adebumiti

THE All Progressiv­es Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, congratula­ted former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, on his 75th birthday anniversar­y, describing him as a patriot and statesman, who has contribute­d a lot to the unity and togetherne­ss of the country. Tinubu, who said he often looked up to the former police boss for guidance and direction, in a statement issued by his media aide, Tunde

Rahman, added: “Smith is a statesman and a patriot.

He worked relentless­ly and sacrificed for the unity and togetherne­ss of this country.

THE All Progressiv­es Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, congratula­ted former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, on his 75th birthday anniversar­y, describing him as a patriot and statesman, who has contribute­d a lot to the unity and togetherne­ss of the country.

Tinubu, who said he often looked up to the former police boss for guidance and direction, in a statement issued by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, added: “Smith is a statesman and a patriot. He worked relentless­ly and sacrificed for the unity and togetherne­ss of this country.

“His dedication and commitment to selfless service engendered his rise to the pinnacle of the police career as inspector general. “It is no surprise that even in retirement, Smith was again tapped to serve as Chairman of the Police Service Commission.”

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