Buhari congratulates Aare Afe on AU award

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) for recognition by the General Assembly of the African Union (AU ECOSOCC) with an award, “African Role Model AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Award.’’

A statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, said the President rejoiced with the renowned philanthropist on the global recognition for his efforts to uplift many out of poverty through employment, scholarship, training, health care and coaching on entrepreneurship.

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The statement expressed the President’s belief that Aare Babalola’s large-heartedness and love for humanity set him apart for recognition at home and abroad, by governments and institutions, while underscoring his contributions to national development by investments that directly impact the livelihood of Nigerians.

As a successful lawyer and educationist, the President noted that the Premier Continental Ambassadorial Award is well deserved, commending the recipient, for once more, bringing honour to the country.

President Buhari appreciated the General Assembly of the African Union for the thoughtfulness, assuring the leaders that Aare Babalola will certainly be more motivated to support the AU Agenda 2063 of providing a better livelihood for Africans.