President Muhammadu Buhari has described Evangelist Ebenezer Fabiyi Obey as a veritable ambassador of Nigeria, the motherland. Obey clocks 75 tomorrow, April 3.
A statement by the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as also describing Obey as multi-talented entertainer and gospel music maestro.
President Buhari said: “please, accept my congratulations, and that of teeming Nigerians, on this occasion of your 75th birthday anniversary.
‘‘Chief Commander Ebenezer Fabiyi Obey is a household name in Nigeria, and even beyond. You have through music flown the flag of our country proudly in many nations of the world, and you are a veritable ambassador of our motherland.’’
The President said Nigerians rejoice with the septuagenarian at the auspicious moment, evn as he prayed to God to grant him more years of service to the nation and humanity. [myad]
