The senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce, on Monday, met former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd).
Ben Murray-Bruce met the elder statesman, who he described as the “father” of Nigerian democracy, in the company of the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson.
He shared photos of the meeting via his verified Twitter handle.
The senator captioned the photos: “My performing Governor, Seriake Dickson and I met with the father of this democracy we are enjoying, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, earlier today.
“There are only a few Nigerians who have given what General Abdulsalami has given to Nigeria.”
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Benedict Murray-Bruce, OON is a Nigerian business magnate and politician. He is the founder of Silverbird Group. A member of the People’s Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria in March 2015 where he currently represents the Bayelsa East constituency, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Ben Murray-Bruce has served in various public positions. He served as Director-General of Nigerian Television Authority from 1999 to 2003. Prior to starting Silverbird Group, he promoted the Miss Universe Nigeria Pageant in 1983, Miss Intercontinental Pageant, 1986-1994 and to date, he promotes the annual Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Pageant which he began in 1986.
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He is currently a Member of the Board of National Arts Theatre, Nigerian Film Corporation, Federal Films Censors Board, National Film Distribution Company and Nigerian Anti- Piracy Action Committee.
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