Buhari Celebrates Babafemi Ojudu at 60

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm wishes to Special Adviser to the President, Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, on his 60th birthday. 

 The President congratulated the renowned journalist for his "strong sense of patriotism, loyalty and sacrifices in moving the nation forward."

The President in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined members of All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigerian Union of Journalists and Nigerian Guild of Editors in celebrating with Sen. Ojudu, "whose antecedents as a journalist continue to inspire, using his prowess and skills to fight for democracy and good governance for many years."

"President Buhari believes the renowned journalist’s courage and forthrightness saw his transition into politics in 2010, and his contributions to the legislature and the executive have been most outstanding as he brings his wealth of experience and network to support the country," the statement read in part. 

The President affirmed that the senator’s bottom-up approach to issues and strong relationship with the grassroots always make a difference in his contributions to national issues.

President Buhari prayed that the almighty God will bless Sen. Ojudu with longer life and good health.