Ikenne, the political capital of Ogun State is in festive mood as Nigeria’s former Ambassador to The Netherlands, Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu celebrates her 70th birthday on Tuesday.
In the same spirit, she has been congratulated by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, joined the Awolowo family, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in celebrating the landmark age, in a life that has over the years been lined with service to her fatherland, and humanity, as a medical doctor, diplomat and philanthropist.
He believed the former Ambassador’s representation of the country at different fora, local and international, reflect her unbridled passion to see Nigeria succeed and grow to be among the most influential countries in the world.
As the Executive Director of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, President Buhari affirmed that Dr Awolowo-Dosunmu has upheld the legacies of good and free education, effective and accessible healthcare systems that indelibly inscribed her father’s political philosophy in the history of Nigeria, with many still testifying of the benefits after several decades.
Meanwhile, all is set for the birthday celebration in Ikenne, Ogun State on Tuesday.
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