President Tinubu Celebrates Cardinal Onaiyekan At 80

Temitope Mustapha, Abuja

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja as he marks his 80th birthday.

President Tinubu said His Eminence has used his calling not only to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also followed his example by fighting for the downtrodden and speaking against the ills in the society.

The Nigerian Leader assured Cardinal Onaiyekan that his hope and prayers for a glorious and united Nigeria will be made manifest.

He further thanked the Emeritus Catholic Archbishop for his uncompromising stand in the pursuit of peace and unity in Nigeria.

President Tinubu also appreciated His Eminence for his sacrifices and efforts in peace-building in Nigeria over the years

Cardinal Onaiyekan was the Archbishop of Abuja from 1994 to 2019 and also served as president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and Bishop of Ilorin.

President Tinubu wishes His Eminence more prosperous years in the Lord’s Vineyard.

 

 

Mercy Chukwudiebere

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