November 24, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday joined family, friends and associates of a former Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, to celebrate his 81st birthday today.
The president in a statement released by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, recalled Tafida’s positive contributions to national development and prayed that the Almighty God will grant him good health, strength and longer life.
“The President warmly felicitates with the dedicated public servant, who had variously worked for a greater nation, serving variously as Medical Doctor, Consultant Physician/Permanent Secretary, Chief Consultant Physician to a President, Commissioner of Education and Minister of Health.”
“The President notes the wisdom and experience that the former High Commissioner had always brought to every national assignment, setting standards, motivating others to achieve goals, and uplifting many in his community and across the nation,” the statement read in part.
Buhari also recalled that as a member of the Constituent Assembly (1988-1989) and Senate majority leader, Dr Tafida played a major role in shaping political developments in the country, and has remained relevant in inspiring many leaders.
