IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former President Goodluck Jonathan; APC Presidential candidate Bola Tinubu; his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, attended the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.
Bishop Kukah turns 70 years on Wednesday, 31 August, 2022.
Tinubu had earlier sent his birthday wishes to Kukah, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
“My lord 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.
“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.
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.”
