Buhari Rejoices with Nigeria’s Ex-High Commissioner to UK, Christopher Kolade, At 89

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Christopher Kolade, as he marks his 89th birthday anniversary on December 28, 2021.

The President, in a release issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, joined family members and friends in celebrating Dr Kolade.

President Buhari rejoiced with the diplomat and academic, whose integrity, intelligence and experience have been placed many times at the service of the nation, leaving footprints of excellence and bringing glory to the country wherever he served.

He noted contributions of the veteran broadcaster in both the private and public sectors, working variously as Director General of Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Cadbury Nigeria Ltd, and lecturer at the Lagos Business School.

The President prayed for good health for the veteran journalist, to keep sharing his wealth of knowledge.