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What Happened When Jonathan, Tinubu, Shettima Attended 70th Birthday Of Bishop Kukah (PHOTOS)
What Happened When Jonathan, Tinubu, Shettima Attended 70th Birthday Of Bishop Kukah (PHOTOS)
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday attended the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.
Kukah is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. He turns 70 years on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Kukah with others at the event Also at the event were the APC vice presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other Governors.
Earlier, Tinubu had sent his birthday wishes to Kukah.
“Mylord Bishop your life has been one of devotion and duty to God and humanity As such, your life speaks of humility and compassion.
“The influence and respect that is yours goes beyond the Catholic Church and even your position as the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese. You are a voice of conscience in and for all Nigeria.
Kukah, Jonathan and Sanwo-Olu at the event
“For over four decades, your homilies as a cleric as well as your contributions as a public intellectual have enriched the national discourse and highlighted the role of morality in the public space. Seminal articles you have authored demonstrate your abiding concern for the poor and vulnerable.
“It is this concern that has led you to take national assignments such as being a member of the Human Rights Violation Investigation Commission (Oputa Panel), Chief Mediator, Shell-Ogoni Peace Initiative and currently as the Secretary of National Peace Committee,” Tinubu said.
Shettima, Tinubu, Kukah, Jonathan and Sanwo-Olu at the event
According to Tinubu, this nation owed Kukah more than a debt of gratitude, saying however, that “knowing the type of person you are, you will never ask for payment of that debt. You will simply continue to give more.
“I join millions of Nigerians, family and friends to celebrate this milestone that is your 70th birthday.
I wish you well. May you continue to serve God and lead your flock to the best of your abilities. May you always be a voice of conscience and service in this land.”
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