NPA ED Badmus Celebrates Elder Statesman, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun At 90

The Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus has felicitated elder statesman and thorough-bred politician, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, on his 90th birthday.

In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Badmus described Alhaji Oyedokun as a political colossus whose contributions to Nigeria’s democracy is remarkable.

He also said the Inisa born nonagenarian is a man of conviction, integrity, wisdom that has strengthened the nation’s political landscape.

He said, “I join the array of numerous well-wishers to congratulate a veteran in Nigeria’s murky water of Politics, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun on his 90th birthday.

“Baba remains one of the few core politicians of the old order. I have known him as a reputable politician since my childhood. He is simple, charismatic, enigmatic, full of wisdom, integrity and all other virtues of an individual defined by contentment and absolute composure in shaping the political career of generations.

“His addition to the progressive fold has been full of noteworthy inputs and imprints and ideas, one that does not leave anyone who sits to learn from his wealth of experience empty without a potpourri of transformative ideas for societal prosperity.

“Alhaji Oyedokun’s disposition to the emancipation of humanity is also a major force behind the love that both the young and old have for him, rallying round to celebrate his achievements.

“On behalf of my family and political associates, I join all and sundry to wish you a Happy 90th Birthday and pray God to grant you many more years of impact and service to your dear country. Congratulations, Sir” Badmus noted.