PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe, renowned pharmacist and consummate businessman, who turns 90 on December 5, 2018.
A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in Abuja on Tuesday said Buhari joined Chief Akinkugbe’s family, friends, professional and business associates to celebrate the iconic pharmacist who took his profession from moderate level of providing drugs to unhealthy people to meeting the multiple needs of society through business ventures, especially in areas of food and education.
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The President congratulated the nonagenarian for his numerous achievements and recognition across the world, serving on both national and international boards, purely borne out of his flexibility in making wise choices to invest in areas that directly impact the lives of Nigerians, noting, of high significance is his role as founding Chairman of West African Milk Company (WAMCO).
President Buhari expressed his belief that Chief Akinkugbe’s investment of his time, resources and entrepreneurial talent in developing people and institutions in various parts of the country, and the world, will always be appreciated.
The President prayed for good health, strength and longer life for the businessman.
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