Muhammadu Buhari ha praised the former Vice President and elder statesman, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, who turns 85 years on Oct. 21.
The President noted that Ekwueme’s life journey, undoubtedly, had been a narrative of immeasurable grace, courage and candour.
He also talked aboutEkwueme’s love for knowledge and search for wisdom from an early age, which led him into obtaining many degrees in various fields of study, including a doctorate in Architecture.
Buhari also mentioned that Ekwueme was one of the first Nigerians to gain the Fulbright Scholarship to study in the United States.
He prayed that the almighty God would grant Ekwueme good health, longer life and more opportunities to share with humanity from his fountain of wisdom.
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