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FAYEMI HAILS KUKAH AT 70

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has felicitated the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd Matthew Hassan Kukah on his 70th birthday.

Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Yinka Oyebode, described Kukah as a special breed and a gift to Nigeria and humanity.

The Governor said Bishop Kukah has been a voice for the vulnerable and the less privileged; adding that the priest has an irrevocable commitment to fighting injustice and human right violations.

The chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) hailed Kukah for his patriotism which is evident in his contributions to national discourse; stressing that the priest cum scholar has never shy away from speaking truth to power.

Eulogising Kukah’s virtues of integrity, hard work, resilience and humility; Dr Fayemi said these attributes have endeared the priest to the people across tribes and faiths in Nigeria.

” Bishop Kukah embodies humility, courage, integrity and diligence. His passion for the masses, especially the vulnerable and less privileged is second to none. Such a man can best be described as a special gift of God to his generation.”

” On this occasion of his 70th birthday, I wish him long life and good health so that he can continue his selfless service to humanity. On behalf of my wife, the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I congratulate Bishop Kukah and wish him many more years of celebrations”, Fayemi said.

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