Buhari Congratulate Chief Anyaoku as he turns 88

By Oluchi Ihediuche

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chiefly Emeka Anyaoku, on his 88th birthday.

The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja, on Sunday said they acknowledge the worthy contribution of Anyaoku.

“for a life that keeps learning and growing in wisdom, knowledge and experience.”

“We acknowledged 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.

He extolled the statesmanship of 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.

The president prays for the former diplomate on his birthday.

“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,”