President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a congratulatory letter to Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom on his 80th birthday, commending him for his “life of uncommon accomplishments.”
In the congratulatory letter Jonathan praised Igbinedion’s trail-blazing achievements in several fields of human endeavour, wishing him a happy 80th birthday celebrations on behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Come the 11th of September 2014, you will be marking your landmark 80th birthday anniversary of a life of uncommon accomplishments and enduring fulfilment,” he said.
Jonathan prayed for good health, God’s continued guidance and blessing on the celebrant.
“In a classic epitomisation of the triumph of the will over the temporal limitations of circumstance of birth, you defied all odds and emerged from very humble beginnings to become not just a captain of industry of note beyond the shores of our nation, but also one of Nigeria’s most readily recognisable names,” Jonathan said in the congratulatory letter.
“Through it all, you have not only remained faithful to the rich cultural heritage of the revered Benin Kingdom as one of the most senior Chiefs in the land, but you have also played a significant role in Nigeria’s democratic developmental process. A trailblazer in every enterprise you have ventured into, yours is indeed, a life truly worthy of celebration.”
