Pres. Tinubu celebrates former aide Folorunsho Coker on 60th birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Folorunsho Coker, his former aide and the immediate past Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

In a statement via the Presidency’s official X handle, Tinubu commended Coker’s years of public service, which spanned key positions in Lagos State, including Deputy Chief of Staff, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, and head of the state’s Central Business District.

He also recalled Coker’s work in establishing the Lagos number plate production authority.

Tinubu praised Coker’s cultural advocacy, particularly through the “One Lagos” tourism brand, and noted his success in advancing domestic tourism and celebrating Nigeria’s diverse heritage during his time as head of the NTDA.

The statement reads:

“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr. Folorunsho Coker, his former aide and immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism and Development Authority, on his 60th birthday on July 27, 2025.

“Coker was President Tinubu’s assistant when he was governor of Lagos State. He later rose to serve the state in various capacities, including Deputy Chief of Staff, CEO of Lagos Number Plate Production Authority. Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business District, and Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture.

“President Tinubu notes Coker’s contributions to Lagos State, particularly how he helped establish a tourism roadmap aimed at curating the story of Lagos through the ‘ONE LAGOS brand.

“Folly Coker, his more popular name, demonstrated his mastery of the arts and tourism landscape in Lagos and as DG of NTDA, wherein he leveraged his experience to enhance domestic tourism in the country and promote its diverse multi-cultural heritage.

“The President also highlights Coker’s commitment to developing traditional institutions in Lagos and within the Yoruba race, for which he was conferred the chieftaincy title of Babaeto of Yorubaland.”