Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with an erudite scholar and renowned Professor of International Law, Prof. Akin Oyebode, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
According to a statement by President Buhari’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari delightfully joined the academia, his professional colleagues, family and friends of the scholar to wish him a happy birthday.
According to him, “Oyebode has spent 44 years in research, teaching and writing seminar papers that both institutions and governments have found most relevant for development.
“The President commends Oyebode’s diligence, discipline and exceptional brilliance in bringing fresh perspectives to international law at a period like this in the history of mankind.
“As he turns 70 years and retires from the university, the President affirms that Oyebode’s contribution to nation building would always be remembered and preserved by posterity, believing that more opportunities will be waiting for research, networking and seminal presentations.
“President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant the scholar longer life, good health and wisdom to serve the nation,” the statement added. (Photo credit: Seye Adetunmbi, The Post)
NOTE: From BDB, we congratulate our Oga at 70. …. “Omo Elekole obalayaso; Ikole ruun m’aso se, won da ala bo ‘se” Happy Birthday and Happy Retirement Sir.