I ship heat congratulations to my pal and political ally, Ambassador Joseph Olusola Iji, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, on his seventieth birthday.
I be a part of his members of the family, associates, associates, colleagues, and well-wishers in celebrating this vital milestone.
Ambassador Iji, the Araba of Apoi land in Ondo State, is a distinguished Nigerian whose years of service mirror a deep dedication to the nation.
I’ve recognized Ambassador Iji for a number of many years as a steadfast progressive who demonstrated loyalty and dedication as we moved by successive political events, together with the Social Democratic Party within the early Nineties, the Alliance for Democracy, the Action Congress, and the All Progressives Congress.
He made large contributions to the institution, development and success of every of those events.
Beyond politics, Sola Iji served with distinction as a lecturer, lawyer, and commerce unionist, upholding honour and integrity in these capacities.
I commend Ambassador Iji for discharging himself creditably, representing Nigeria with dignity, and contributing to stronger mutual understanding, cooperation, and financial partnerships between Nigeria and different nations.
Today, he’s serving as our Ambassador to the Russian Federation. He can also be concurrently accredited to the Republics of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
As Nigeria deepens its worldwide partnerships and pursues its international coverage goals, I’m assured that our nation can depend on Ambassador Iji to convey his wealth of expertise, knowledge, and dedication to the service of the nation.
On this special day of his seventieth birthday, I want him many extra years of excellent well being, happiness and fulfilment. I pray that Almighty God will proceed to information him and grant him renewed power and style for the years forward.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
November 9, 2026
