PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH DONALD DUKE, CHIBUDOM NWUCHE AT 60

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, on his 60th birthday, September 30, 2021, joining family and friends to rejoice with the political leader, whose antecedents continue to inspire hope in a new generation of leaders.

According to a Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari affirms that the leadership strides of the former governor reverberated across the country with innovative and creative strategies of development that placed Nigeria on the spotlight for rapid urban development, agriculture, industrialization, hospitality and tourism.

President Buhari believes Duke, who was elected governor in his 30s, in 1999, provided a visionary and focused style of leadership that showcased the potentials in Nigerian youths, projecting the loyalty, dedication and sense of patriotism that heralded nationalist movements and consolidated the country’s unity.

The President notes the maturity and measured disposition of the former governor, even in opposition for many years, working diligently to promote peace, good governance and virility of democratic institutions that will benefit the country.

President Buhari prays for his good health and the welfare of his family.

In a related development, President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitates with former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudon Nwuche and his family, as he turns 60 on September 30, 2021, praying that the Almighty God will continue to guide and protect him.

Buhari rejoices with the former deputy speaker on his impressive achievements working in the private and public sectors, which include legal practice, business, humanitarian services and as an elected lawmaker, rising to a leadership position in the National Assembly.

The President notes the contributions of Rt. Hon Nwuche at the House of Representations, with bills that were directly hinged on welfare of the people and which greatly impacted on the nation, like the Nigerians with Disability Bill, the Nigerian Media Bill and The Nigerian Local Content Bill, and some have transformed into laws, institutions and commissions.

President Buhari also extols the community worker and grassroots activist, who played a strong role in passage of the Niger Delta Development Commission Act and the Onshore Offshore Dichotomy Bill, and also set up scholarships and grant schemes for indigent students and entrepreneurs. The President wishes Rt. Hon. Nwuche longer life and prosperity.