President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan heartily congratulates Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Dideolu Awolowo on the joyous occasion of her 99th birthday anniversary, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, 2014.
President Jonathan and his
family join millions of admirers of the late nationalist, renowned political
leader and sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo in wishing his “Jewel of Inestimable
Value” very happy birthday celebrations.
The President prays that God
Almighty will grant Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo many more years of worthy service as
the matriarch and moral compass of the great Awolowo political dynasty which
continues to play a commendable role in national development and progress.
President Jonathan looks
forward to personally participating in the celebration of Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo’s
landmark 100th birthday next year to honour the highly-revered
spouse of one of Nigeria’s famous founding fathers.
He prays that God Almighty who
has blessed Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo with remarkable longevity will grant her continued
good health and very memorable birthday celebrations.
Reuben
Abati
Special
Adviser to the President
(Media
& Publicity)
November
24, 2014