President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, as he turns 85 on Sunday.
In
a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi
Adesina, the President said he joined members of Babalola’s family,
close associates, professional colleagues and the academia in
celebrating the man who said epitomises unique and enviable qualities
that every nation will want projected in its leadership and citizenry.
The
statement read, “The President reaffirms that the legal luminary’s
lifestyle exemplifies discipline, diligence, honesty and wisdom, virtues
he employed from childhood to succeed against the vicissitudes of
poverty and deprivation, and climbed steadily to reach the pinnacle of
his career as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
“As
he marks his 85th birthday, President Buhari believes Afe Babalola can
look back with pride at his achievements, which include the God-fearing
act of always catering for the poor and under privileged, and mentoring
of lawyers from his Emmanuel Chambers that have turned Senior Advocates
of Nigeria and Attorneys-General and Ministers of Justice.
“The
President also extols the patriotism and commitment of Afe Babalola to
nation building through regular counseling of leaders, representation of
the Federal Government and founding of one of the best universities in
Africa.
“He prays that the almighty God will grant the philanthropist longer life, good health and wisdom to sustain the good works.”
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