By Ahmed Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the National Judicial Council (NJC) in celebrating one of the country’s brightest and resourceful lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), on his 87th birthday.
The President Buhari felicitated with the family, friends, close associates and professional colleagues of the legal luminary whose indelible imprint on the legal profession and academia remains legendary.
He said Chief Babalola is an inspiration to both the young and old on the power of dreaming big and the audacity of following through, having started out as a Grade 11 teacher who by hard work, discipline and self-motivation propelled himself to great heights of success, including establishment of a private university .
As the legal luminary marks his 87th birthday, the President said his wealth of knowledge and wisdom have been rightfully deployed in service of God, his country and humanity, while commending his large-heartedness and love for the poor and vulnerable.
The President prayed for more of God’s abundant grace upon Chief Babalola for longer life, good health and strength to further serve the country and humanity.
