Abuja, 02 February, 2024 / 11:36 am (ACI Africa).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has acclaimed John Cardinal Onaiyekan for his “exceptional” leadership traits, underscoring the Cardinal’s prophetic stance against injustice efforts in fighting for the oppressed and peacebuilding in the West African nation on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration.
In a message published on X on January 29, the day the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese turned 80, Nigeria’s President conveys his “hearty felicitations”, and wishes Cardinal Onaiyekan “more prosperous years in the Lord’s Vineyard.”
“President Tinubu celebrates the exceptional religious leader who has used his calling not only to preach the good gospel of Jesus Christ, but also followed his example by fighting for the downtrodden and speaking out against the ills in society, yet remains unbending in the pursuit of peace and unity in Nigeria,” President Tinubu says.
In the message authored by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Cardinal’s “sacrifices and efforts” towards lasting peace in Nigeria are acknowledged.
“The President thanks His Eminence for his sacrifices and efforts in peace-building in Nigeria over the years, assuring him that his hope and prayers for a glorious and united Nigeria will be made manifest,” Chief Ngelale says.
