Date: 2020-12-21

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with National Librarian, Prof. Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina on his 70th birthday, December 22, 2020, celebrating the milestone with family and friends, while commending more than 40 years of training, research and service to Nigeria, and to more than 22 African countries.

President Buhari congratulates the Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria for his contribution to knowledge in an area of education that provides bedrock for research, extoling the scholar for paying particular attention and writing extensively on Agricultural Information, which had since turned a central reference in Africa, and beyond.

The President rejoices with the academia and professional associates of the professor of Library and Information Science on his investments in building human capacity and providing insights into the future of learning for institutions and governments, willingly accepting every call to national service. As Prof. Aina turns 70, President Buhari believes his wealth of knowledge and experience will continue to inspire many into adopting the noble career, especially as resources for learning become more diversified in a fast changing world.

The President prays that God will grant the scholar longer life and strength to keep serving the nation.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

December 21, 2020