Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday wishes to Cardinal John Onaiyekan, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, as he marks his 80th birthday.
The message was made available to The Eagle Online by Buhari’s spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Monday.
Buhari described Onaiyekan as a bright light in the nation’s path to democracy and development.
In the message on Monday, the former president said Onaiyekan was always at the forefront in serving the poor and deprived.
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He said: “I will always remember Cardinal Onaiyekan in his support and partnership to make the nation a better place especially on the issues of social harmony, universal brotherhood and inclusive development.”