Buhari Sends Message To Olatunji Dare On His 75th Birthday

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Chairman of The Guardian Editorial Board, Prof. Olatunji Dare, on his 75th birthday.

In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, in Abuja, Buhari wished Dare good health, strength and wisdom to keep thriving.

The former Nigerian leader commended the communication scholar for his commitment to the vibrancy of journalism in Nigeria, and beyond, and his dedication to the development of the country.

The ex-president also joined family members, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral writer and author to celebrate his birthday.

Buhari extolled Prof. Dare for his “witty, satirical and insightful write-ups on topical issues in the country, which hold those in authority to account and clearly point the way for more inclusive and responsive governance’’.

He believed that, as an academic and journalist, with a strong pedigree in promoting development, Dare’s patriotism and call for urgency in handling challenges in Nigeria would always be remembered and appreciated by posterity.

He prayed for a longer life for the erudite scholar and wished him well in his future endeavours.