President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the Nigerian media, as well as the legislature in celebrating his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari praised Senator Ojudu for his sense of patriotism, loyalty and sacrifice, through which he has contributed to the progress of the country.
Noting that the entrance of the former journalist into the political scene in 2010 had immensely profited governance at various levels, the President prayed for a longer life for him.
“President Muhammadu Buhari warmly greets Special Adviser to the President, Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, on his 60th birthday, March 27, 2021, congratulating the renowned journalist for his strong sense of patriotism, loyalty and sacrifices in moving the nation forward.
“The President joins 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 President affirms 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 prays that the almighty God will bless Sen. Ojudu with longer life and good health,” the statement said.