President Buhari congratulates Paul Unongo at 87

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Minister of Steel Development, Paul Unongo, on his 87th birthday, September 26, 2022, rejoicing with the elder statesman for a life of service to the nation and humanity.

The President hailed the political leader for his principled and philosophical outlook on life, which guides his choices in business, politics and governance, with a preparedness to give more than he receives, and spend his time and resources in improving the lives of others.

The president congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman Mr Femi Adesina on Sunday in Abuja

The statement said the “President Buhari notes the sacrifices, selflessness and resilience of the nationalist, who worked many years as a banker, before returning to school to obtain his B.SC, M.SC and doctorate in Experimental Psychology in Canada and London, returning to Nigeria to lecture in the university and contributing to major political and constitutional reforms.

“As founder of the Paul Unongo Foundation turns 87, the President celebrates with his family members, friends and associates.

“The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to bless and keep the political leader and his family”.