President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted elder statesman and political stalwart, Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, as he turns 93 years on September 27.
The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement by Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Wednesday.
President Buhari joined family members, friends and political associates of “the nationalist in sharing in the joy of the moment, which has been heralded by the grace of good old age, the blessings of wisdom and unusual strength and interest in serving the nation’’.
The President affirmed that Pa Fasanmi demonstrated uncommon strength and wisdom enjoyed only by a few people of his age.
He noted that his knowledge, experience and regular counsels to governments had been a major pillar for the stability of the country.
President Buhari believed the elder statesman’s legacy of always seeking the good of the country and all Nigerians through sacrifice of personal interest, forthrightness, diligence and broad mindedness were benchmarks for upcoming political leaders.
The President prayed that the almighty God would continue to bless Pa Fasanmi with “longer life, good health and strength to keep serving the country he loves so much’’.
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