By Hamilton Nwosa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated eminent elder-statesman, and former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku on his 88th birthday, describing him as a worthy patriot whose contributions to Nigeria are immense and immeasurable.
Buhari while rejoicing with the distinguished international diplomat and foremost administrator of global acclaim on his attainment of 88 years Monday, said the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth’s life has been one worthy of emulation in various respects.
In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and publicity, Buhari said he acknowledges “the worthy contributions of Chief Anyaoku to the development of the country, starting out as a young Foreign Service Officer, and reaching the pinnacle of his career through vision and diligence, and consistently projecting Nigeria as a great nation.”
Buhari who extolled the exemplary leadership and statesmanship of the elderstatesman, said ” Chief Anyaoku in always counselling leaders and the citizenry alike, particularly bringing a global context to issues and policies, and using his extensive network of international friends to support the country’s efforts in deepening good governance, democracy and sustainable development.”
“As the former Commonwealth Secretary General turns 88, President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will strengthen him in good health, and grant him the grace for greater support to the nation he loves so much,” he added.
