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Buhari greets Agunloye at 70

Olu Agunloye

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, and former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye, as he celebrates his 70th birthday.

A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) in Abuja on Friday said the President joined members of Dr Agunloye’s family, his friends, professional colleagues and political associates in congratulating the cerebral leader, who has over the years contributed to national development with his knowledge and experience in science.

President Buhari extolled Agunloye’s visionary and purposeful style of leadership, and his advocacy for good governance, derived from participatory democracy and development, as the way forward for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

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He saluted the former minister’s courage and patriotism in serving the country in various capacities, including Minister of Defence (Navy), and his decision to join the race for an electoral office in Ondo State in 2016.

President Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will protect and guide Dr Agunloye and his family, and grant him long life to keep serving the country.

S-Davies Wande

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