President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Femi Okunnu, on his 85th birthday.
President Buhari also felicitated with all the family, friends and professional colleagues of the elder statesman for the grace of living a long and fulfilled life, looking back at his foundational contributions to the infrastructural growth of the nation, and its developmental strides.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina, the President affirmed that Mr Okunnu was among the first administrators to set Nigeria on the path of physical growth.
He said the elder statesman patriotically ensured a plan and implementation of a network of roads for the country in the 60’s, adding that they have become the landmark routes after more than half of a century.
President Buhari further praised Okunnu for his nationalistic position and views at critical moments in Nigeria’s existence, especially the legendary role he played during the mediatory meetings after the Nigerian civil war and his contributions to structuring the nation’s legal architecture as the country continues to develop.
He prays that the Almighty God would grant the elder statesman longer life, more strength and wisdom to continue serving the nation he loves so much.