President Buhari congratulates Pa Fasanmi on his 90th birthday

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Pa Ayo Fasanmi on the happy occasion of his 90th birthday, on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

In a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Buhari joined Pa Fasanmi’s family, friends and kinsmen in celebrating the elder statesman’s longevity in the service of his community, region and country.
“On the joyous occasion of Pa Fasanmi’s 90th birthday, President Buhari applauds his uncommon and exemplary life of steadfast commitment to progressive ideals,” the statement said, noting that the “The President commends Pa Fasanmi’s most admirable fidelity to the noble ideals of justice, equity, honesty, patriotism and selflessness as worthy of emulation by younger Nigerians.”
He also prayed that God Almighty will grant many more years of good health and happiness to Pa Fasanmi who was first elected into the House of Representatives between 1964 and 1966 and served as a two-term Senator between 1979 and 1983.