In the letter, Buhari said: “It gives me great joy and delight to warmly rejoice with a seasoned diplomat and administrator, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 90th birthday, January 18, 2023.”
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm greetings to the former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, as the latter turns 90 on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
The President, according to a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, sent a letter he personally signed to the former diplomat.
In the letter, Buhari said: “It gives me great joy and delight to warmly rejoice with a seasoned diplomat and administrator, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 90th birthday, January 18, 2023.
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“I acknowledge the worthy contributions you have made to the development of the country, starting out as a young Foreign Service Officer, and reaching the pinnacle of your career as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, through vision and diligence, and consistently projecting Nigeria as a great nation.
“Thank you for your statesmanship, and for using your extensive network of international friends to support the country’s efforts in deepening good governance, democracy and sustainable development.
“As you hit the milestone of 90, we give glory to God for the grace of longevity, in good health and sound mind, and rejoice with you, your family and loved ones. Happy birthday.”