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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