President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola, on his 93rd birthday, which comes up on Sunday
The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja.
The statement said that President Buhari rejoiced with the renowned lawyer and educationist for his lofty dreams, commendable achievements and contributions to the development of the country.
According to the president, he shared the joy of the occasion with family, friends and professional colleagues of the nonagenarian, who was called to the England Bar in 1963.
Buhari said that Babalola became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 1987, raising the standard of legal profession in Nigeria by dint of hard work, and grooming generation of lawyers that continue to carry on his legacy.
The president lauded Babalola for his love and care for others.
He also celebrated him for envisioning and realizing one of the best universities in the country, with world class administration, faculties and departments, especially in health care and following up to provide scholarship for indigent citizens.
Buhari prayed that the Almighty God would uphold the lawyer and educationist in good health and grant him more strength to keep serving the country and humanity.
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