President Muhammadu Buharihas described the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, as a devoted public servant.
The president disclosed this in a message celebrating the minister on his 70th birthday.
“The President congratulates the minister on the milestone, heralded by many years of diligent service to the country, working as a lawyer and businessman, before getting into politics where he served as Chief of Staff in Lagos State, and National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” a statement by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina on Tuesday.
As a party stalwart, Buhari noted the sacrifices and contributions of the minister in raising a formidable information machinery that went a long way in bringing change in the country.
“The President believes Mohammed works assiduously to create understanding and enhance the image of the country by bridging the gaps in information, commending his ingenuity, resilience and emotional intelligence.
“President Buhari joins members of the Federal Executive Council, All Progressives Congress and the media industry in wishing the Minister of Information good health, strength and longer life,” the statement said.
