President Bola Tinubu has sent hearty felicitations to emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on his 80th birthday today, January 29.
The president’s message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Cardinal Onaiyekan was the Archbishop of Abuja from 1994 to 2019 and also served as president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and Bishop of Ilorin.
Tinubu celebrated the exceptional religious leader whom he said has used his calling not only to preach the good gospel of Jesus Christ, but also followed his example by fighting for the downtrodden and speaking out against the ills in society yet remains unbending in the pursuit of peace and unity in Nigeria.
The President thanked the cleric for his sacrifices and efforts in peace-building in Nigeria over the years, assuring him that his hope and prayers for a glorious and united Nigeria would be made manifest.
“President Tinubu wishes His Eminence more prosperous years in the Lord’s Vineyard,” the statement read in part.
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