President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku who turns 84 years tomorrow, January 18, reminding him that his footprints will remain indelibile for posterity.
“You footprints as a teacher, who was renowned for being very articulate and meticulous, and diplomat, during whose stewardship as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth apartheid was peacefully replaced by non-racial democracy in South Africa, will remain indelible for posterity to cherish and emulate.”
A statement by the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina today, quoted the President as describing Chief Anyaoku as a seasoned diplomat, elder statesman and administrator. He also venerated the celebrant by saying that his distinguished international career has attracted many national and international laurels, especially after serving as the third Secretary General of the Commonwealth.
President Buhari acknowledged the enduring relationship he has enjoyed with Chief Anyaoku over the years, and the many wise counsels he has received, saying that Anyaoku’s title as the Ichie Adazie of Obosi in Anambra State is most apt.
Buhari said that Chief Anayoku, has, from early age, shown a proclivity for ‘‘keeping and doing things well for his community, country and humanity.
The President who said he joined the diplomatic community, the Anglican Church, where he served many years as a chorister, and Chief Anyaoku’s family and friends in celebrating the quintessential diplomat, prayed to God to grant the elder statesman more years of grace, good health and wisdom to serve his country, and humanity. [myad]
