President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with elder statesman, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, on his 81st birthday anniversary.
In a congratulatory message by his senior special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday, the president joined family members to celebrate the renowned leader who served the country as minister in four ministries.
The president saluted Graham-Douglas for his many sacrifices in promoting good governance in Rivers.
President Buhari noted that the elder statesman worked assiduously as Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Culture in the state, before moving to the federal level to serve as minister in four ministries between 1989 and 2001.
The president said the former minister left enduring legacies in every position he served in government, particularly in aviation, where he oversaw the deregulation of the sector.
He said Graham-Douglas made the aviation sector more market driven, competitive and accessible for local and international investors.
The president prayed for more strength and good health for the former minister.
