President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday felicitated with Afe Babalola (SAN), legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, for recognition by The General Assembly of the African Union (AU ECOSOCC) with an award, “African Role Model AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Award’’.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said he “rejoices with the renowned philanthropist on the global recognition for his efforts to uplift many out of poverty through employment, scholarship, training, health care and coaching on entrepreneurship.”
The President stated that Babalola’s large-heartedness and love for humanity sets him apart for recognition at home and abroad, by governments and institutions, while underscoring his contributions to national development by investments that directly impact the livelihood of Nigerians.
As a successful lawyer and educationist, the President notes that the Premier Continental Ambassadorial Award is well deserved, commending the recipient, for once more, bringing honour to the country.
President Buhari also expressed his appreciation to The General Assembly of the African Union for the thoughtfulness, assuring the leaders that “Aare Babalola will certainly be more motivated to support the AU Agenda 2063 of providing a better livelihood for Africans.”
Tony Ailemen, Abuja
