Chairman, Board of Trustees of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih turned 81 today even as President Goodluck Jonathan commended him for steadfast dedication and commitment to peace, unity and progress in Nigeria.
In a birthday message to Chief Anenih applauded the elder statesman’s leadership qualities, courage and forthrightness.
The President extended warm felicitations to Anenih, saying: “your uncommon leadership qualities, courage, forthrightness, and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of our dear nation have seen you remain one of Nigeria’s most highly respected political icons over the years.
“You have constantly given support to our Administration and patriotic service to the Fatherland. For this, we remain eternally thankful.”
The President prayed to God to continue to bless Chief Anenih with many more years of fulfillment and enduring well-being.
This is even as President congratulated Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Okoli on her 70th birthday, extolling her courageous life of uncommon accomplishments and selfless service to others.
The President said that her life of uncommon accomplishments, lived with unwavering commitment to the highest ideals of diligence, selfless service, courage, and abiding faith, has an enduring source of pride and inspiration to generations of Nigerians–male and female.
“I join your family and friends in thanking Almighty God for your life and praying that He continues to protect and prosper you, even as He blesses you with robust health and many more years of abiding fulfillment.” [myad]
