President Muhammadu Buhari has been scheduled to go for a one-day official visit to Accra, the Ghanaian capital tomorrow, Monday, even as he congratulated the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary.
A statement by special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina said that during the President’s visit, he will confer with his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama on bilateral relations, regional security, trade and other issues of common interest to Nigeria, Ghana and other members of the Economic Community of West African States.
The President, Adesina said, will also meet with members of the Nigerian community in Ghana and entrepreneurs before returning to Abuja on Monday evening.
He said that the President will be accompanied to Accra by the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) and the Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Justice and Industry, Trade and Investment.
In a congratulatory letter to Bishop Mike Okonkwo, President Buhari commended his life-long commitment to the service of God and humanity.
The President praised the Bishop’s tireless dedication to his duty as the spiritual shepherd of many Nigerians and non-Nigerians.
“It gives me immense joy to felicitate with you as you clock the landmark age of 70 years. More than four decades of these 70 years have been dedicated to the work of God as a pastor and preacher.
“Our prayer is that God will give you longer life, strength and ability to serve Him for many more years.”
President Buhari wished Bishop Okonkwo, members of his family and The Redeemed Evangelical Mission a very happy celebration of his birthday. [myad]
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