President Buhari congratulates Femi Falana on his 60th birthday

 President Buhari, yesterday sent warm greetings to erudite lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, on his 60th birthday. Read the statement below...

The president joins 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.

He commends Falana's sense of patriotism over the years, and his advisory roles to leaders, institutions and governments, especially on the value of good governance. As the legal luminary turns 60, the President believes his antecedents have been most exemplary and commendable in advocating for a better life for the poor and underprivileged.

President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant the human rights lawyer longer life, good health and more wisdom to keep serving the country.