President Muhammadu Buhari has joined others to rejoice with Development Economist, retired Permanent Secretary, public affairs commentator, and community leader, Chief Deji Fasuan, as he turns 89 October 1, 2020.
Chief Fasuan, Chairman of Committee for Creation of Ekiti State (May 1991-October 1996), was member of the Constituent Assembly representing Ekiti Central, (1988-1989), and holds the National Honour of Member, Order of the Niger (MON).
The President, in a statement from his spokesman, Femi Adesina in a statement on Wednesday lauded the celebrant’s many decades of service to nation, state, and community, saying that his commitment has not gone unnoticed, and urged the younger generation to garner inspiration from such lofty example.
Said Buhari, “One of the early set of Nigerians to obtain degrees from Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, President Buhari says “Chief Fasuan has lived a life of service, which is well acknowledged and appreciated at different levels of government.
“May you continue to wax in good health, longer life and prosperity,” the President prayed, rejoicing with family, friends and associates of the grand octogenarian, born on a date which eventually became the country’s National Day.
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