President Muhammadu Buhari has described Lagos based lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, as a patriot who has fought for a better life for the poor in the country.
Buhari made this remark on Saturday in a message on the occasion of the lawyer’s 60th birthday.
The message was issued by the president’s media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina.
The president said he joined family members, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral lawyer in celebrating the milestone, which has been marked with honours and awards for forthrightness and advocacy for the good of every Nigerian.
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He commended Falana’s sense of patriotism over the years and his advisory roles to leaders, institutions and governments, especially on the value of good governance.
The president added that his antecedents had been most exemplary and commendable in advocating for a better life for the poor and underprivileged.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant the human rights lawyer longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the country.
