President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday greetings to two elder statesmen, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and former Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Elder Felix Ohiwerei.
Chief Anyaoku is 89 on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 while Elder Ohiwerei turns 85 same January 18, 2022.
Buhari, in statements by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), hailed Anyaoku for consistently following and projecting the wellbeing of his country and working assiduously to build his local community and “staying vocal in counselling leaders on the way forward.”
He celebrated the international diplomat who started as a Foreign Service Officer, extolled “his foresight, courage and diligence in pursuing his vision for a more just and peaceful world and prayed the Almighty God to continue to strengthen him and his family.
Buhari, in his message to Ohiwerei, saluted him for his “historic service in the corporate world, and, now, full dedication to working for God and the growth of the church.” He noted “the contributions of the corporate leader, administrator and renowned boardroom guru, to the development of the country, working variously with Unilever, London, UAC Foods, and Virgin Nigeria and chairing some public institutions,” stressing that he believes that “Ohewerei’s visionary leadership style, and humble beginnings as a teacher, played a major role in his rise on the corporate ladder, utilising his experience in managing people and resources to innovatively set targets and get results.”
“As the administrator and philanthropist turns 85, the President salutes his interest in raising leaders in the country, accepting to serve as Chairman, Friendship Bible Fellowship, National Director, Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, Pro Chancellor/Chairman of Council, University of Ibadan and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Redeemer’s University.” He prayed for the good health of Elder Ohiwerei and for the welfare of his family.
