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President Buhari in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Femi Adeshina congratulated the nonagenarian, who was born on June 11, 1930 and became a chartered accountant in the 50’s, working variously in the United Kingdom, before returning to Nigeria to contribute to national development in both private and public sectors, notably serving as pro–chancellor for Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Lagos and Ahmadu Bello University.

The President, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina rejoiced with family members, friends and associates, both in business and politics, of the former governor, who cut his teeth early in politics by being among the Committee of Friends of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and joining the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) in the 70’s as a student.

While noting that the birthday holds Saturday, February 26, 2022, Buhari in a statement signed Friday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina celebrates the renowned economist and administrator, whose discipline and competence he said has contributed to the growth of Nigeria.

The President, in a statement signed Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina joined the family, friends and associates in paying tribute to a man of many parts, who never hesitated to give his best to Nigeria as a broadcaster with the Nigerian Broadcasting Service, sub-editor, Daily Times Nigeria, Lecturer, University of Nigeria and a Federal Minister of National Planning and later Finance.

While their allegiance to the nation and the President remain doubtless, yet as in all human affairs some persons with what is usually described in Nigeria as “bad belle” , sometimes attempt to drive a wedge between them, their jobs and even with their principal

Once an Editor and Managing Director, Adesina had waded through the thick and thin in the pen profession. Providence enriched his sojourn in journalism with the headship of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. As a suave writer, Adesina reflected his love for Nigeria and had severally communicated his predilections for ensuring that governance in Nigeria runs in the interest of the down-trodden. In writing, he stood against mis-governance, crass opportunism and corruption on the part of government officials