The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , on Sunday felicitated with a former Minister of Police Affairs, Major General David Jemibewon , on his 80th birthday holding on Monday.
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.According to the statement, Buhari joined family members and associates to celebrate with the former military officer, who he said played many pivotal roles in shaping the nation’s history, both in the private and public sectors.
The statement read, “President Buhari extols Maj. Gen. Jemibewon for services to the nation, as a former governor of the defunct Western State, and later Oyo State, and taking up strategic positions in the Nigerian Army as General Officer Commanding First Infantry Division and as Adjutant General.
“President believes Maj. Gen. Jemibewon’s interest in the country continued to soar after retirement as he contributed to the process of returning the country to democratic governance, and has consistently played an active role in advocating good governance and development that directly impact on the people.
“The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to bless the former governor with good health and strength to keep serving the nation.”
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