President Buhari Congratulates Aare Afe Babalola At 85

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a heartily birthday congratulation to the legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola, as he turns 85 on 30 October 2016.

In a statement made available to P.M.EXPRESS and signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Buhari joins members of Aare Babalola’s family, close associates, professional colleagues and the academia in “celebrating this milestone in the life of a man who epitomizes unique and enviable qualities that every nation will want projected in its leadership and citizenry.”

The President reaffirms that the legal luminary’s lifestyle exemplifies discipline, diligence, honesty and wisdom, virtues he employed from childhood to succeed against the vicissitudes of poverty and deprivation, and climbed steadily to reach the pinnacle of his career as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

As he marks his 85th birthday, President Buhari believes Aare Babalola can look back with pride at
his achievements, which include the God-fearing act of always catering for the poor and under privileged, and mentoring of lawyers from his Emmanuel Chambers that have turned Senior Advocates of Nigeria and Attorneys-General and Ministers of Justice.

The President also extols the patriotism and commitment of Aare Babalola to nation building through regular counseling of leaders, representation of the Federal Government and founding of one of the best universities in Africa.

He prays that the almighty God will grant the philanthropist longer life, good health and wisdom to
sustain the good works.