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| Gov. Ibikunle & Chief Shonekan |
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined
others who celebrated elder statesman and former Head of the Interim National
Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan on his 80th birthday. In a statement by his
senior special assistant on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Monday,
president Buhari hailed Shonekan’s contributions to national development and
unity of the country, saying he would sustain same.
The statement read in part: “On this
special occasion, President Buhari commends his immense contribution to
national peace and development which he has exemplified as an accomplished
administrator, astute businessman and patriot. “The President believes that the
historic role played by the octogenarian in forging and maintaining the unity
of Nigeria will continue to endear him to many. “He assured that his
administration would continue look forward to his fatherly counsel and advice
on how to move the nation forward. “President Buhari prays that God Almighty
will grant Chief Shonekan more years of good health and happiness to see the
Nigeria of our dreams.”
Meanwhile, Ogun State Governor,
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his wife and other dignitaries joined Chief Shonekan
to celebrate his birthday which was marked on Sunday May 8th with a
Thanksgiving Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.
More photos after the cut…
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| Dignitaries with Chief Shonekan |
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| Dignitaries with Chief Shonekan |
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| Dignitaries with Chief Shonekan |
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