President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to the family of former Vice President Alex Ekwueme on the 85th birthday of his wife, Beatrice Ekwueme.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
Mr Buhari said that Beatrice’s wisdom, strength and support for her late husband had continued to inspire and resonate, especially her dedication to the service of God and making life better for others.
He congratulated the former Vice President’s wife for her resourcefulness, diligence and discipline in raising a strong family of nation builders as her children had taken up many responsible positions in the country in teaching, coaching and mentoring.
He said that as Mrs. Ekwueme turns 85, her contributions to the nation would always be remembered, most significantly her ‘unwavering’ commitment to the grooming of the younger generation to make education a priority, and cultivate virtues of humility, patience, and hard work.
The president prayed for longer life and good health for the matriarch of the Ekwueme family.
