Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated erudite lawyer and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, on his 60th birthday.
The President commended Falana’s sense of patriotism over the years, and his advisory roles to leaders, institutions and governments, especially on the value of good governance.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement said, Buhari joined family members, friends and professional colleagues of Falana in celebrating the milestone, which has been marked with honours and awards for forthrightness and advocacy for the good of every Nigerian.
The president expressed the believe that as the legal luminary turns 60, his antecedents have been most exemplary and commendable in advocating for a better life for the poor and underprivileged.
President Buhari prayed that the almighty God will grant the human rights lawyer longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the country.