President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on his 86th birthday.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari prayed for a longer and healthier life for Oshiomhole.
The President said Oshiomhole’s skill in mobilising people and resources has truly galvanized the party, with leaders at various levels regularly setting and realising targets that will leave lasting legacies.
The statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his 68th birthday, wishing him more wisdom and strength as he continues to pilot affairs of the governing party.
“The President joins family, friends, APC members and supporters across the country, and abroad, in saluting the party chairman for his courage, diligence and resilience in consistently rallying everyone around the onerous task of taking Nigeria to next level.
“President Buhari affirms that Comrade Oshiomhole’s skill in mobilising people and resources has truly galvanized the party, with leaders at various levels regularly setting and realising targets that will leave lasting legacies, especially in providing security, ensuring an inclusive economy that works for all and promoting transparency and accountability.
“As the party chairman turns 68, the President urges more steadfastness and focus in carrying all members and supporters along in realising the larger goal of making life better for all Nigerians.”