Tag: felicitates

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Chief Chukwumeka Anyaoku who turned 80 years today.

The President, in a letter, praised the elder statesman and former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth for his tireless service to the nation.

He said: “On the occasion of your landmark 80th birthday anniversary, which comes up on January 18, I write to heartily felicitate with you and your family on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria.

“In the past four score years of a life of outstanding accomplishment and great personal fulfilment, you have not only served our nation at the highest levels with an uncommon sense of patriotism and unwavering dedication, you have also brought great pride to Nigeria through your notably successful service as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. To date, you continue to give of yourself in the service of your fatherland.

“I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life and to pray that He continues to bless you with robust health and imbue you with His continued guidance, protection and enduring provision.”

The Lagos State House of Assembly has congratulated Chief Bisi Akande, the National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), on his 74th birthday.

Speaking on behalf of the House, the Chairman, Committee on Information, Strategy, Security and Publicity, Mr. Segun Olulade, described Akande as a leader of leaders, who is also a great inspiration to his contemporaries and the younger politicians.

Olulade said: “Baba Akande’s progressive pedigree and excellent leadership credentials are never in question.

“Right from the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) days when he was the Secretary to the State Government in the old Oyo State in the late Chief Bola Ige administration, to his stewardship as the Osun State Governor and later as the National Chairman of ACN, Chief Akande has always been an epitome of humility, faithfulness, honesty, firmness, peace, tranquility and progress.

“His great strength of character has continued to be an added value to the leadership of ACN and this is serving us well as a party.’’

He said under Akande’s leadership of the ACN, the party has continued to soar, gaining more territories and surmounting legal and political battles.”

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Muslims for this year’s Eid–el-Kabir.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, the governor urged Muslims in the state to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah.

He advised Muslims to pray for the peace, stability and prosperity of Ekiti State, which he said is on the path of rapid development in all sectors.

Describing Sallah as a period for sober reflection, Fayemi advised Muslims in Ekiti to celebrate the festival with moderation.

The governor said Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice his son, Ismail, was a dramatic turning point in the worship of his Creator, who provided a ram for the sacrifice.

Fayemi said: “This has lent credence to one of my oft-repeated maxim which says that there can be no gain without pain.

“Taking a step to sacrifice one’s only son in obedience to the wish of Allah could be very painful and traumatic but the Prophet gained a lot by choosing to obey Allah and damn the consequences.

“We should always be ready to make sacrifices which may be unpalatable at present but very gainful and sweet in the nearest future.”