Buhari Salutes As Bisi Akande Turns 81

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other prominent Nigerians to salute the first Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Abdukareem Adebisi Akande on the occasion of his 81^st birthday anniversary.

President Muhammadu Buhari sent warm felicitations to the octogenarian, wishing him longer years, good health and more strength to keep serving the nation.

According to a statement from the office of his spokesman, Femi Adesina on Thursday, “the President joins all members of the governing party, government and people of Osun State, family and associates of the elder statesmen in celebrating the virtues of selflessness and sacrifice he consistently projects.

“President Buhari congratulates the former Governor of Osun State for upholding the philosophy of the great nationalist, former premier of Western region and leader of Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in advocating free education, health care and entrepreneurship, and following up with counselling of leaders on same path.

“The President believes Chief Akande’s rich experience in public service and politics will go a long way in moving the nation forward through wise counsels, and setting a good precedence in leadership”.

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