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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, February 19, congratulated Nigeria’s former ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, on her 70th birthday.
NAIJ.com gathered that Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined the Awolowo family, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in celebrating the landmark age, in a life that has over the years been lined with service to her fatherland, and humanity, as a medical doctor, diplomat and philanthropist.
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"The president believes the former ambassador’s representation of the country at different fora, local and international, reflect her unbridled passion to see Nigeria succeed and grow to be among the most influential countries in the world.
"As the executive director of the Obafemi Awolowo foundation, President Buhari affirms that Dr. Awolowo-Dosunmu has upheld the legacies of good and free education, effective and accessible healthcare systems that indelibly inscribed her father’s political philosophy in the history of Nigeria, with many still testifying of the benefits after several decades.
"The president prays that the almighty God will grant Dr. Awolowo-Dosunmu longer life, robust health and more wisdom to serve the country and humanity," the statement read.
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari joined members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Assembly to congratulate Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye, on his 85th birthday.
President Buhari, in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, February 7, felicitated with family members, friends and professional colleagues of Otunba Durojaiye, whom he described as an exemplary leader.
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Source: Naija.ng