President Muhammadu Buhari Celebrates Dangote At 66, Off To Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday greeted leading businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, as he marks his 66th birthday, wishing him a long, healthy life and a joyful year ahead.

According to a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari commended him for the numerous efforts he is making for our nation’s progress.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the illustrious businessman Aliko Dangote on his birthday. He has given new heights to Nigeria’s prestige and global reputation. May the Almighty give him the strength and wisdom to do even more for the nation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Buhari will travel to Saudi Arabia on official visit from today to April 19, 2023 on his last trip to the Kingdom as President, during which he will perform Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage.

This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.

He said the president will be accompanied by his aides.

…Mourns Emeritus Professor Of Medicine, Nimi Briggs.

Buhari has shared the pain of loss with family, friends and associates of the 5th vice chancellor of University of Port-Harcourt, Prof. Nimi Briggs, 79, extending sympathy to the academia and Nigeria Medical Association (NMA).

Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina noted the historic contributions of the scholar to national development, particularly the educational sector, reaching the pinnacle of his career, with distinctions in service.

The president believed the Emeritus Professor of Medicine, pro chancellor of Federal University, Abakaliki, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa and chairman, Committee of Pro Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, lived for the good of the country and humanity, urging family and friends to immortalize his legacies.

The president prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the departed a peaceful rest.