President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with His Eminence, Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on his 80th birthday on January 29 saying he’s an exceptional religious leader.
Cardinal Onaiyekan was the Archbishop of Abuja from 1994 to 2019 and also served as president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and Bishop of Ilorin.
The President, in a release issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the exceptional religious leader who 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.
President Tinubu thanked His Eminence 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 will be made manifest.
He wished the reverred cleric more prosperous years in the Lord’s Vineyard.
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
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