Buhari congratulates Prof. Akin Mabogunje At 85

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

Ad

US shutdown won’t affect visa, passport services in Nigeria – Embassy

By Obinna Uballa The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured applicants that visa and passport services will continue uninterrupted, despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US government. In a notice issued Wednesday via its official X handle, the embassy said: “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated…

Maduagwu: FCT police launch manhunt for attackers, say doctors tried to resuscitate late Arise TV anchor

By Obinna Uballa The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has launched a manhunt for armed robbers behind the tragic death of Arise News correspondent, Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, even as President Bola Tinubu, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, and several prominent Nigerians mourned her passing. Maduagwu, 29, died on Monday…

Lagos Govt, Peter Obi clash over Trade Fair demolition

By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have clashed over last week’s demolition of more than 19 buildings at the ASPAMDA Market within the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Obi, who visited the site on Tuesday in company of senators, House of Representatives members, and Labour Party…

Ad

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates erudite scholar and quintessential public servant, Professor Akin Mabogunje, who turns 85 on October 18, 2016.

A statement by the President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, says he joined family members, friends, professional colleagues and students of the octogenarian in celebrating the life of the National Merit Award recipient.

He states that Professor Mabogunje has consistently served humanity through extensive research, teaching and consulting across many national and global institutions.

“As he turns 85, the President believes the intellectual and moral strength of the renowned scholar prepared him at an early stage for the numerous leadership roles before him; paving the way for a rigorous and successful academic career and contributions to infrastructure development, urban and regional planning and public sector banking,” the statement read on Monday.

President Buhari commended the patriotism and commitment of the academic in serving with integrity on several boards of the Federal Government over many years.

He added that Professor Mabogunje shared his knowledge and skills to re-position cities and worked tirelessly to alleviate poverty through partnerships with the World Bank and the United Nations.

The President prayed that the almighty God grants the renowned town planner longer life, good health and strength to continue serving his country and humanity.

Ad

Unlocking Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA80
X whatsapp