President Buhari felicitates with Senator Durojaiye as he clocks 85

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- As Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye celebrates his 85th birthday, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to the octogenarian

- President Buhari also commended Durojaiye for serving the country in different capacities, saying that he remains an inspiration to everyone

- The president prayed that God would grant the senator long life, more wisdom and strength

President Muhammadu Buhari has 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, NAN reports.

NAIJ.com gathered that the statement was signed by the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.

The president noted that Durojaiye’s patriotism, unwavering commitment to the strengthening of political institutions and promotion of inclusive governance had continued to inspire both old and young leaders on the innate values of democracy.

He said: “Durojaiye’s political philosophy of ensuring that all Nigerians must be given a chance to contribute and participate in the decision making processes that shape their lives, leaves a historical landmark of a responsive, forthright and broadminded leader."

President Buhari commended the senator for his contributions to the financial architecture of the country through working for many years in the Central Bank of Nigeria, and variously serving on the boards of the Federal Mortgage Bank and the Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, contributing to the restructuring and repositioning of the institutions.

He affirmed that Durojaiye’s efforts in fighting for the return of democracy in Nigeria from military rule, promotion of good governance, and entrenchment of the unassailable values of good education, discipline and hard work, remained glaring examples of his vision for a greater and united Nigeria.

The president prayed that the almighty God would grant “Otunba Durojaiye longer life, more wisdom and strength to continue serving the nation he loves so much".

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In a related development, NAIJ.com previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Abuja congratulated Senate President Bukola Saraki on his 55th birthday celebration.

A statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, said the president joined all members of the National Assembly, friends and family in celebrating the Senate president.

He noted that at 55, and having served as a two-term governor, senator and Senate president, Dr Saraki had demonstrated commitment in the pursuit of a prosperous, united and peaceful Nigeria.

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