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| Buhari congratulates AMB Babagana Kingibe on 75th birthday |
President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated with former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe on his 75th birthday, joining family members, friends and political associates to celebrate the renowned diplomat, whose service to the nation has been exemplary.
President Buhari acknowledged Ambassador Kingibeโs laudable profile in public service, which include serving as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Power and Steel, and at various times Nigerian Ambassador to Greece and Cyprus, Pakistan, and African Union Special Envoy to Sudan.
The President believed the diplomatโs venture into politics was expedient as he played key roles in shaping the nationโs history, most remarkably sharing a presidential candidate ticket with Chief MKO Abiola in an election that has remained the crux of Nigeriaโs democracy and continues to define the trajectory of leadership.
President Buhari extolled Ambassador Kingibeโs willingness to always answer the call of service in Nigeria, and the African continent, recalling how, from early years, he sacrificed his time and resources, working diligently as Principal Political Secretary in the Office of the President in the 70โs, where he contributed to military transfer of power, states creation and birth of the Second Republic.
The President prayed that the Almighty God will continue to strengthen the eminent diplomat, and bless his family.
