By Nwafor Sunday

President Muhammadu Buhari, has on Saturday felicitated with the former governor of Ekiti state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo as he turned 60 today, newsmen report.

President Buhari

Aside congratulating him, the president prayed for him and believed that ‘Nigeria’ as a country needs Otunba’s brilliance, diligence, forthrightness and strong sense of patriotism for national development.

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, president Buhari commended the many sacrifices Adebayo made in ensuring the formation of the APC.

The statements

“President Muhammadu Buhari joins members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and professional colleagues of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, in congratulating him on 60th birthday February 4,2018.

“President Buhari felicitates with the family and friends of the APC chieftain on the joyous day, affirming that Adebayo, who served as Governor of Ekiti State for four years, 1999-2003, worked committedly to improve the livelihood of his people.

“As a party stalwart, the President commends the many sacrifices Adebayo made in ensuring the formation of the APC, by always projecting ideas, and suggesting the construction of a political institution with strong national appeal, acceptance and sympathy for the improvement of the lives of all Nigerians.

“President Buhari believes the former governor’s brilliance, diligence, forthrightness and strong sense of patriotism will always be desired for the development of the nation.

“The President prays that the almighty God will grant Adebayo longer life, more wisdom and greater opportunities to serve the nation and humanity.”