Olu Samuel, Lokoja

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yayaha Bello has congratulated colleague and legal luminary, Arakunri Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.

Governor Bello acknowledges Akeredolu not only as a senior colleague but also as a statesman whose wise counsel and kind guidance have significantly enhanced the leadership of the Governors Forum over the past six years.

A statement issued on Friday in Lokoja by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Mohammed stated that the governor commends the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association as one of the eminent figures in Africa’s legal profession, applauding his relentless efforts in advancing the cause of justice, upholding the rule of law, and strengthening democratic institutions in Nigeria.

“The Governor praises Akeredolu for his exemplary leadership, which has resulted in remarkable progress and the delivery of democracy dividends to the people of Ondo State, including notable achievements in infrastructure development, security, and various other vital sectors of the state’s affairs”.

The governor takes this opportunity to extend his heartfelt prayers for Akeredolu’s good health and long life, while also wishing him many happy returns on this special day.

Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, CON, born on 21 July 1956 in Owo, became President of the Nigerian Bar Association in 2008, and he is the current Governor of Ondo State, also serving as the chairman of the Southwest Governors Forum.